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Why you need to invest early in IoT
Why you need to invest early in IoT
[Max Makgoale] As with all new technology, there is some reticence in business about the internet of things... read
Dangerous security flaw in Android permissions
Dangerous security flaw in Android permissions

Check Point researchers have reported a flaw to Google, spotted in one of Android's security mechanisms. The flaw exposes Android users to ransomware, banking malware... Read

Opera injects $100 million in African digital economy
Opera injects $100 million in African digital economy

Mobile browser, Opera, is planning to invest $100 million (R1.3 billion) over the next two years to facilitate the growth of African digital economy... Read

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Blowing out the walls

Gil Sperling

Facebook's ambitions have set the company on a course to radically shift its standing from social media giant to futuristic innovation hub... Read

App and website development
Namola security app helps Gauteng combat crime
Namola security app helps Gauteng combat crime
The launch of the Namola app took place late last week and was a showcase of how technology can be at the forefront of combating crime in South Africa... read
RCS, PWC to host first FastTrack event in Africa
RCS, PWC to host first FastTrack event in Africa
Global innovation accelerator, Startupbootcamp, launched its first African-based programme last month. read

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Cloud Computing
Dell EMC Cloud for Microsoft Azure Stack
Dell EMC Cloud for Microsoft Azure Stack
The new Dell EMC Cloud for Microsoft Azure Stack hybrid cloud platform aims to help organisations standardising on the Microsoft Azure ecosystem to accelerate their digital transformation... read
Cyber Security
WannaCry threat update
WannaCry threat update
On Friday, 12 May 2017, organisations across the world were hit by a massive ransomware attack, named WannaCry, which exploited a (now patched) Microsoft Windows vulnerability... read
PandaLabs Q1 2017 report: cybercrime tactics, shifts
PandaLabs Q1 2017 report: cybercrime tactics, shifts
The PandaLabs Q1 report identifies prominent tactics, attack methods and shifts in the industry... read
Ransomware: more than just file encryption [part II]
Ransomware: more than just file encryption [part II]

Doros Hadjizenonos

Off the back of a previous article on the types of ransomware you may not have been aware of, in this article, we'll look at a few preventative measures to make sure you're protected or able to mitigate the effects of ransomware... read
Data Management
Four smart ways to protect your business from data loss
Four smart ways to protect your business from data loss

Issued by Naija Writers' Coach

There are many data-storing devices available for our use these days, however it's still very possible to either lose or misplace your business data. How then, can you protect your business from data loss?... read
Why South Africa's agricultural industry needs digital transformation
Why South Africa's agricultural industry needs digital transformation

Mark McCallum

The digital transformation of the agricultural sector will impact billions of people... read
Internet
How free Wi-Fi is changing the trade show industry
How free Wi-Fi is changing the trade show industry

Sam Smith

Technology changes the way the world works, that's a fact. It revolutionised communication with the radio, made entertainment widespread with the television, and gave everyone access to information... read
Five things that show you might need a new web host
Five things that show you might need a new web host

Michael Osterloh

Web hosting is a very important aspect of your website. Luckily, these days web hosting has become somewhat of a commodity with a plethora of web hosting companies offering a wide range of products... read
Network
Happy Wi-Fi makes happy guests
Happy Wi-Fi makes happy guests

Riaan Graham

For the hospitality industry, high quality, free Wi-Fi is now a must. if you're meeting the needs of tomorrow's guest or today's, you need to get your Wi-Fi into shape, now... read
Software
The changing face of African construction
The changing face of African construction

Issued by BIM Institute

The latest digital construction trends will be presented at the Digital Construction Expo on 23-24 May, Gallagher Convention Center, Johannesburg... read
Technology
#FIDIC_GAMA2017: Adapt or get left behind
#FIDIC_GAMA2017: Adapt or get left behind

Sindy Peters

Jeshika Ramchund opened the second day's morning session at the 24th Annual FIDIC-GAMA Conference on Infrastructure by unpacking the power of technology to disrupt both industries and the notion of the profession... read
Prioritising self-disruption
Prioritising self-disruption

Peter Alkema

The success of Facebook as an organisation has often left people pondering how it constantly inspires its employees to reinvent the social networking site... read
Africa
Surge in demand for mobile connectivity
Surge in demand for mobile connectivity
African mobile telecoms operators, infrastructure owners and service providers are ramping up investment and targeting acquisitions across the region... read
ICT, internet can transform education in Africa
ICT, internet can transform education in Africa
Connected learning key to improving education in Africa, says Internet Society study... read
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Business
Cape Town drought crisis reaching critical point
Cape Town drought crisis reaching critical point
The City of Cape Town has warned all residents and businesses to cut... read
New appointments
  • M2TD appoints Melusi Gumbi as COO - more info
  • ENSafrica appoints director, TMT practice - more info
  • Ansys names Andrew Matseke as MD for Tedaka Network Solutions - more info

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