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Nedbank responds to Dexter breach
South African financial institutions are notoriously tight-lipped about any kind of security breaches, but Nedbank is the first of the country’s major banks to acknowledge this week’s Dexter malware attack and to issue a statement on it. The malware is alleged to have...
Windows 8.1 now available
Following the disappointing debut of Windows 8, Microsoft looked to boost the new operating system with the launch yesterday of Windows 8.1 as a free download. Consumers with a Windows 8 device in more than 230 markets and 37 languages can download the free update via...
Africa still a compelling investment case
Despite recent political unrest across the continent, Africa is still offering a compelling investment case and will be the great investment story over the next 50 years. This is according to Diane Radley, CEO of Old Mutual Investment Group, speaking at a media...
Ericsson looking for great apps
Developers, start-ups and anyone who has an idea for a great app have the opportunity to take home EUR 25 000 in this year’s Ericsson Application Awards. The theme for 2014 is Apps for Working Life, and there will be a global competition and several regional...
ISPA spurs teacher IT training
The Internet Service Providers' Association (ISPA) has raised almost R150 000 for teacher IT training at the recent Super Teacher Gala Dinner, hosted by ISPA and the CoZa Cares Foundation. "The ongoing generosity of Internet industry stakeholders means that over 50...
PC market muddles along
The PC market continued to muddle through as shipments declined once more in the second quarter, with computers as a whole proving no match against the unrelenting popularity of smartphones and tablets in the consumer battleground, according to a new Compute Platforms...
Top predictions for 2014
Gartner has revealed its top industry predictions for IT organisations and users for 2014 and beyond as most industries face accelerating pressure for fundamental transformation, including embracing digitalisation in order to survive and stay competitive. Gartner's...
Android users lax on security
More than 50% of Android-based smartphone and tablet owners do not use any security software to protect their devices against cyber-threats, despite the platform being the most popular among cybercriminals. According to a recent survey conducted by B2B International...
DiData promotes young entrepreneurs
Eighteen young entrepreneurs today graduated from the Dimension Data Enterprise Development Incubator Programme at an event held at the Dimension Data offices in Durban. The Enterprise Development incubation programme was developed to promote entrepreneurial skills...
IS eases mobility risk, enables compliance
Internet Solutions (IS) this week announced the launch of its mobile device management (MDM) solution. IS MDM assists businesses with the management of the mobile devices that their employees are using to access company resources and information. As smartphone use...
Etisalat, MasterCard celebrate partnership
Etisalat Group has celebrated an enduring partnership with MasterCard that has brought award-winning technology to the market at GITEX Technology Week. “Over the last few years, Etisalat has used GITEX as a platform to launch innovative solutions that are now being...
Facebook privacy changes to affect minors
Facebook has announced that it will allow young teens to share their posts on the social network with anyone on the Internet. The change was announced on Wednesday 17 October, and affects Facebook users aged 13 to 17. This will increase the risk of minors leaving a...
Government spend to boost IT
Overall IT spending in South Africa is set to increase 6,3% year-on-year in 2014 to total $14,59-billion, according to the latest forecast from IDC. Referencing its recently released South Africa Vertical Markets 2013–2017 IT Spending Forecast report, IDC anticipates...
Nedbank responds to Dexter breach
South African financial institutions are notoriously tight-lipped about any kind of security breaches, but Nedbank is the first of the country’s major banks to acknowledge this week’s Dexter malware attack and to issue a statement on it. The malware is alleged to have...
Windows 8.1 now available
Following the disappointing debut of Windows 8, Microsoft looked to boost the new operating system with the launch yesterday of Windows 8.1 as a free download. Consumers with a Windows 8 device in more than 230 markets and 37 languages can download the free update via...
Africa still a compelling investment case
Despite recent political unrest across the continent, Africa is still offering a compelling investment case and will be the great investment story over the next 50 years. This is according to Diane Radley, CEO of Old Mutual Investment Group, speaking at a media...
Ericsson looking for great apps
Developers, start-ups and anyone who has an idea for a great app have the opportunity to take home EUR 25 000 in this year’s Ericsson Application Awards. The theme for 2014 is Apps for Working Life, and there will be a global competition and several regional...
ISPA spurs teacher IT training
The Internet Service Providers' Association (ISPA) has raised almost R150 000 for teacher IT training at the recent Super Teacher Gala Dinner, hosted by ISPA and the CoZa Cares Foundation. "The ongoing generosity of Internet industry stakeholders means that over 50...
PC market muddles along
The PC market continued to muddle through as shipments declined once more in the second quarter, with computers as a whole proving no match against the unrelenting popularity of smartphones and tablets in the consumer battleground, according to a new Compute Platforms...
Top predictions for 2014
Gartner has revealed its top industry predictions for IT organisations and users for 2014 and beyond as most industries face accelerating pressure for fundamental transformation, including embracing digitalisation in order to survive and stay competitive. Gartner's...