Technology News
Good and bad news for SA card fraud
Debit card fraud losses have decreased by 42% for the period January to September 2013, according to the latest banking industry’s card crime statistics as released by SABRIC (The South African Banking Risk Information Centre). This figure is significantly lower when...
Hotel WiFi doesn’t pass security muster
With the increasing need to remain connected when travelling, hotel WiFi is seen by many business travellers as an important must-have. However, the latest iPass survey paints a bleak picture around the effectiveness and safety of hotel WiFi offerings. Craig Lowe,...
Microsoft set to lead processor buying
With its upcoming acquisition of Nokia, Microsoft is set to become one of the world’s Top 10 original equipment manufacturer (OEM) semiconductor buyers, and will rank among the leading purchasers of microchips for wireless applications. Microsoft in 2014 is expected...
ID fraud ongoing, users warned to be aware
November marks International Fraud Awareness Month, and this week South Africa is commemorating this special occasion with its National Fraud Awareness Week campaign. The Fraud Awareness Week campaign aims to encourage business leaders and employees to proactively...
Standard Bank modernises branches
Digital technology has revolutionised the way that customers conduct their financial affairs. The younger and more affluent market segments are increasingly technologically savvy, conducting their banking on the internet and interfacing with it through smart phones....
Big data projects hinge on data management
Forrester Research first coined the phrase "big data process" in August 2011 to describe the shift from a fragmented, silo approach to business process management (BPM) to a more holistic approach that stitches all the pieces of a process together, across an...
Partnership to provide data on credit health
Combining over 30 years of on the ground expertise in Africa and the benefits of technology, Inoxico and Robertsons Reports are offering clients tangible reports containing detailed information to help shape their African investment decisions. With Africa being touted...
Kenya expands airport with Tripp Lite
Tripp Lite, a world leading manufacturer of power protection, connectivity, and infrastructure equipment, recently provided power protection and backup at Kenya's Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA). The installation comes at a key time, as the Kenya Airports...
Trade-in programme announced by Citrix
Westcon Security Solutions – Data is set to assist Citrix resellers with the vendor’s recently launched trade-in programme, the Branch Repeater 85XX/88XX Buy-Back Programme, for its now end-of-sale 8500 and 8800 Repeater Units. The programme supports the adoption of...
Need for maturity in software testing
The business and IT worlds are changing – fast. This is being driven by macro-economic factors and trends like the consumerisation of IT and bring your own device (BYOD), which imply that IT and business are converging faster than ever, despite their traditionally...
Knott-Craig recovers from minor stroke
Alan Knott-Craig, the CEO of Cell C, has suffered a minor stroke. According to a statement from Cell C, he is currently recovering in hospital and responding well to treatment. He is expected to make a full recovery. Cell C chief commercial officer, Jose Dos Santos...
Mobile takes centre stage at Dreamforce 2013
Quinton Pienaar reports from Dreamforce, San Francisco - Mobility is clearly a focus. Salesforce.com has announced new mobile applications providing a unified mobile experience. Acknowledging the power of this platform, users and their unique approach to mobile...
BCX results show 2013 improvement
Business Connexion’s results for the year ended 21 August 2013 show an overall improvement on the past year, and the ICR services provider focuses on sustainable, organic growth; expansion into the rest of Africa; strategic acquisitions; and cost containment. Benjamin...
Good and bad news for SA card fraud
Debit card fraud losses have decreased by 42% for the period January to September 2013, according to the latest banking industry’s card crime statistics as released by SABRIC (The South African Banking Risk Information Centre). This figure is significantly lower when...
Hotel WiFi doesn’t pass security muster
With the increasing need to remain connected when travelling, hotel WiFi is seen by many business travellers as an important must-have. However, the latest iPass survey paints a bleak picture around the effectiveness and safety of hotel WiFi offerings. Craig Lowe,...
Microsoft set to lead processor buying
With its upcoming acquisition of Nokia, Microsoft is set to become one of the world’s Top 10 original equipment manufacturer (OEM) semiconductor buyers, and will rank among the leading purchasers of microchips for wireless applications. Microsoft in 2014 is expected...
ID fraud ongoing, users warned to be aware
November marks International Fraud Awareness Month, and this week South Africa is commemorating this special occasion with its National Fraud Awareness Week campaign. The Fraud Awareness Week campaign aims to encourage business leaders and employees to proactively...
Standard Bank modernises branches
Digital technology has revolutionised the way that customers conduct their financial affairs. The younger and more affluent market segments are increasingly technologically savvy, conducting their banking on the internet and interfacing with it through smart phones....
Big data projects hinge on data management
Forrester Research first coined the phrase "big data process" in August 2011 to describe the shift from a fragmented, silo approach to business process management (BPM) to a more holistic approach that stitches all the pieces of a process together, across an...
Partnership to provide data on credit health
Combining over 30 years of on the ground expertise in Africa and the benefits of technology, Inoxico and Robertsons Reports are offering clients tangible reports containing detailed information to help shape their African investment decisions. With Africa being touted...