Data breaches cost SA companies
There are a number of misunderstandings, misinterpretations and ineffective safeguards in use by the security experts charged with protecting sensitive data. A Vanson Bourne study, commissioned by McAfee, surveyed 800 CIOs and security managers from South Africa, US,...New technology to transform mobile phones
A new technological breakthrough could turn mobile phones into hand gesture recognition devices. Software developed by researchers at the University of Warwick would allow the 2D cameras in everyday consumer electronic products, such as mobile phones and tablet...Stanchion opens London office
South African payment solutions provider Stanchion Payment Solutions has opened a European regional office based in London. The company’s entry into the European financial services technology sector follows a year after the opening of a Middle East and North Africa...Durban wins IBM smart city grant
Durban has been awarded an IBM Smarter Cities Challenge grant valued at $500 000, to fund consultations with IBM experts and senior consultants. Consultants will work with the city leadership to develop a skills development roadmap aligned to eThekwini’s economic...Vodacom signs up satellite communications
Intelsat and Vodacom have announced an agreement under which Intelsat will provide a managed broadband service to Vodacom. The solution will position Vodacom to offer a differentiated broadband service targeting the small office/home office (SOHO) and small/medium...