Users don’t look after personal data

Internet privacy has taken centre stage in recent months, thanks to a steady stream of revelations about government snooping and the privacy of social networks. Yet, despite this, users still reveal much of their personal information. The EMC Privacy Index is a...

Telkom stabilises revenue, increases profit

Telkom has reported a profit after tax from continuing operations of R1,577-billion for the year ended 31 March 2014. This excludes the net curtailment gain in respect of the post-retirement medical aid liability and related tax benefit, which is a 5,6% increase from...

Tesla opens patents to drive industry

All Tesla’s patents have been opened up to help promote the development of the zero-emission car industry. Yesterday, Tesla Motors’ CEO Elon Musk said the patents has been removed “in the spirit of the open source movement, for the advancement of electric vehicle...

Jasco buys call centre expert Telesto

Jasco Enterprise has entered into an agreement with ConvergeCom and Telesto Communications, to acquire all of the shares in the issued share capital of Telesto, as well as certain shareholder claims from ConvergeCom for a maximum acquisition consideration of...

Sikka appointed to lead Infosys

Dr Vishal Sikka, previously SAP’s member of the executive board: products and innovation, is to take over the position as CEO of Infosys tomorrow (14 June). Infosys is a global consulting, technology, and outsourcing solutions company, operating in more than 30...

Government uses Mxit to talk to youth

The Government Communication and Information System (GCIS) has joined a host of brands and organisations by launching The SA Government Application on Mxit. The South African mobile social network, with millions of active users, enables the government to dynamically...