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IBM patents secure mobile notifications
IBM inventors have patented a cloud computing security technique that enables app developers to ensure that data notifications are securely and confidentially pushed to and from mobile devices. Maintaining the privacy and confidentiality of data shared via mobile...
Unlocking value from the Internet of Things
Diverse Internet of Things trials are forming a sea of noise that often obscures the business opportunities available, according to Gartner. “As the Internet of Things grows rapidly, it is linking millions of assets, including devices, people and places, to deliver...
FNB sees shift to data-driven devices
FNB has seen a 145% growth of data bundle purchases since 2012, reflecting a shift in mobile usage patterns towards data driven smart devices. “We have the advantage of selling across the entire spectrum of mobile operators which gives us an overview of buying...
Digital trade agenda grows economy
In the world economy of the past, nations with the best ships and ports were able to establish global trade leadership and the growth that came along with it. Today, global trade has gone digital, and in the digital economy, software-enabled products and services like...
Compliance breaches are on the rise
Sub-Saharan Africa has the most widespread fraud problems of any region, according to a global survey. Not only was its overall incidence the biggest in the survey (77% of respondents said that their companies were hit), but it also had the highest regional figures...
Overemphasis on millennials a mistake
Employers worldwide are faced with the question of how to juggle the demands and expectations of the incoming millennial workforce without alienating the baby boomers - and losing their valuable knowledge and experience, writes Natalie Maroun, chief strategist for...
Ericsson announces EAA semi-finalists
Ericsson has announced the semi-finalists for the annual Ericsson Application Awards with Team SOP from Nigeria and Team WorkMode from South Africa named as semi-finalists in the company category and the student category respectively. Team SOP developed an application...
CorelDRAW Graphics Suite X7 released
Corel has introduced CorelDRAW Graphics Suite X7, the latest version of its flagship graphics suite. With a redesigned and highly customisable user interface, the suite is tailored to each user’s workflow, offering new ways to increase productivity during every step...
ICT security can help build businesses
The perception that IT and cyber security stands in the way of innovation is incorrect. The reality is that if managed correctly with the assistance of an experienced service provider, ICT security can be a business enabler and serve as the conduit to a more mobile,...
4Di Privaca sole distributor of Phish5
4Di Privaca, the specialist Information Security & Privacy practice, has become the sole distributor of Phish5 for southern Africa. Phish5 provides hassle free Phishing as a service, offering a custom Web platform that enables businesses to quickly create,...
Are you ready for XP’s end?
Microsoft will end support for Windows XP tomorrow (8 April 2014). Leaving Windows XP unsupported will expose organisations to a growing risk as the number and severity of security exploits grow, and continued support from Microsoft will be costly. Michael Silver,...
Mobile, social tech for malaria treatment
A new campaign enables the public to fund malaria tests and treatments for children in Africa through online and mobile technology. Novartis has announced that 2-million treatments of its paediatric antimalarial are arriving in Zambia thanks to the on-going efforts of...
SA security appliances show healthy growth
The South African security appliances market declined 10,3% in value year-on-year during Q4 2013 to total $12,25-million, according to the EMEA Quarterly Security Appliance Tracker published recently by International Data Corporation (IDC). The Tracker further...
IBM patents secure mobile notifications
IBM inventors have patented a cloud computing security technique that enables app developers to ensure that data notifications are securely and confidentially pushed to and from mobile devices. Maintaining the privacy and confidentiality of data shared via mobile...
Unlocking value from the Internet of Things
Diverse Internet of Things trials are forming a sea of noise that often obscures the business opportunities available, according to Gartner. “As the Internet of Things grows rapidly, it is linking millions of assets, including devices, people and places, to deliver...
FNB sees shift to data-driven devices
FNB has seen a 145% growth of data bundle purchases since 2012, reflecting a shift in mobile usage patterns towards data driven smart devices. “We have the advantage of selling across the entire spectrum of mobile operators which gives us an overview of buying...
Digital trade agenda grows economy
In the world economy of the past, nations with the best ships and ports were able to establish global trade leadership and the growth that came along with it. Today, global trade has gone digital, and in the digital economy, software-enabled products and services like...
Compliance breaches are on the rise
Sub-Saharan Africa has the most widespread fraud problems of any region, according to a global survey. Not only was its overall incidence the biggest in the survey (77% of respondents said that their companies were hit), but it also had the highest regional figures...
Overemphasis on millennials a mistake
Employers worldwide are faced with the question of how to juggle the demands and expectations of the incoming millennial workforce without alienating the baby boomers - and losing their valuable knowledge and experience, writes Natalie Maroun, chief strategist for...
Ericsson announces EAA semi-finalists
Ericsson has announced the semi-finalists for the annual Ericsson Application Awards with Team SOP from Nigeria and Team WorkMode from South Africa named as semi-finalists in the company category and the student category respectively. Team SOP developed an application...