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Consumers want more from shared data
Consumers will demand more from shared data plans in the future. This is according to a report, Embracing Data Sharing, where Ericsson ConsumerLab looks at shared data plans and how the introduction of such plans has impacted consumer behaviour, as well as triggers...
Can SA get into the selfie record books?
Samsung Electronics South Africa has joined forces with Guinness World Records to attempt the coveted title for the most contributions to an online album of self-portrait photographs (selfies) in 24 hours. The attempt will take place at Sandton City in Johannesburg...
Free WiFi drives Tshwane citizen journalism
Citizen journalism using video news is rapidly growing in the City of Tshwane on the back of free WiFi TV, a video-on-demand service distributed over the Tshwane Free WiFi network. The WiFi TV service offers five channels and hosts content created by young film-makers...
Internet platform with a social conscience
An Internet platform, forgood, that helps South Africans who want to make a difference get connected to the causes that can use their help has launched. The platform connects people to approved non-profit organisations (NPOs) and allows them to respond to existing...
Standard Bank opens new innovation lab
Standard Bank has launched its dedicated innovation lab, dubbed the PlayRoom. The PlayRoom is a 1 927 square metre creative hub in Johannesburg that seeks to unearth disruptive ideas from staff, customers and start-up businesses, allowing the bank to research and test in a controlled environment, before releasing new solutions into the market.
64% of SA users faced money theft attempts
Over a one-year period, 64% of the users in South Africa who responded to a survey by Kaspersky Lab and B2B International faced online threats involving attempted money theft. However, non-financial cyber-attacks can result in unforeseen expenses as well.
Dell unveils Precision M3800 workstation
Dell has announced updates to the Dell Precision M3800, the world’s thinnest and lightest true 15-inch mobile workstation, enabling video editors, graphic designers, engineers and other high-end users to create like never before with unmatched portability,...
Dell updates KACE K1000 appliance
Dell has announced the newest version of its award-winning Dell KACE K1000 Systems Management Appliance, which includes new and enhanced functionality to further transform how organisations discover, configure, secure and manage computers and devices in multi-platform...
Take a hands-on approach to 2015
Amid ongoing economic pressure, exacerbated by labour issues, pressure on resources and rising costs, businesses must remain focused. Wellness industry experts believe now is the time to truly instil a sense of unity amongst workers and build the team work dynamic....
NetApp introduces EF560 all-flash array
NetApp has announced the NetApp EF560 all-flash array with improvements in storage performance to offer the absolute and consistent latency, bandwidth and IOPS critical to enterprise database and analytics applications. Based on a new Storage Performance Council SPC-1...
Stratus partners with Omlis
Stratus Technologies, the leading provider of availability solutions, and secure mobile payments provider, Omlis, has announced a global partnership. Through this partnership Omlis and Stratus will jointly deliver infrastructure and mobile payments security solutions...
Malware targets banking systems, users
A significant new malware threat targeting online banking systems and their customers was detected by Kaspersky Lab’s security analysts towards the end of 2014. Identified as an evolution of the infamous ZeuS Trojan, Trojan-Banker.Win32.Chthonic, or Chthonic for...
Will oil price drive an SA turnaround?
Recent drastic declines in the international oil price and the resultant sharp cuts in the local petrol price could herald a sharp turnaround in South Africa’s more immediate fortunes, says Old Mutual Investment Group. And this sharp fall, if sustained, will have a...
Consumers want more from shared data
Consumers will demand more from shared data plans in the future. This is according to a report, Embracing Data Sharing, where Ericsson ConsumerLab looks at shared data plans and how the introduction of such plans has impacted consumer behaviour, as well as triggers...
Can SA get into the selfie record books?
Samsung Electronics South Africa has joined forces with Guinness World Records to attempt the coveted title for the most contributions to an online album of self-portrait photographs (selfies) in 24 hours. The attempt will take place at Sandton City in Johannesburg...
Free WiFi drives Tshwane citizen journalism
Citizen journalism using video news is rapidly growing in the City of Tshwane on the back of free WiFi TV, a video-on-demand service distributed over the Tshwane Free WiFi network. The WiFi TV service offers five channels and hosts content created by young film-makers...
Internet platform with a social conscience
An Internet platform, forgood, that helps South Africans who want to make a difference get connected to the causes that can use their help has launched. The platform connects people to approved non-profit organisations (NPOs) and allows them to respond to existing...
Standard Bank opens new innovation lab
Standard Bank has launched its dedicated innovation lab, dubbed the PlayRoom. The PlayRoom is a 1 927 square metre creative hub in Johannesburg that seeks to unearth disruptive ideas from staff, customers and start-up businesses, allowing the bank to research and test in a controlled environment, before releasing new solutions into the market.
64% of SA users faced money theft attempts
Over a one-year period, 64% of the users in South Africa who responded to a survey by Kaspersky Lab and B2B International faced online threats involving attempted money theft. However, non-financial cyber-attacks can result in unforeseen expenses as well.
Dell unveils Precision M3800 workstation
Dell has announced updates to the Dell Precision M3800, the world’s thinnest and lightest true 15-inch mobile workstation, enabling video editors, graphic designers, engineers and other high-end users to create like never before with unmatched portability,...