Edge computing brings IT closer to ‘home’
Edge computing is an IT architecture designed to put applications and data closer to the users or ‘things’ that need them. Whereas cloud computing drove the creation of mega data centres, edge...
View ArticleHuawei SA launches free 5G training for ICT students
Huawei South Africa has launched a free 5G training course for ICT postgraduates at two Gauteng universities, with plans to expand the programme across the country. The inaugural event kicked off at...
View ArticleCitrix to launch Workspace for Google Cloud
Citrix Systems has announced plans to extend Citrix Workspace to Google Cloud, expanding the flexibility and choice companies have in transitioning to the cloud by enabling them to quickly and...
View ArticleWBX automates weighbridge process
From weighbridge to driver and inventory management and access and identification, WBX offers a holistic suite of next-generation of receiving and dispatch software, with features aimed at optimising...
View ArticleRansomware 101: understanding the biggest security threat
Ransomware is one of the biggest threats in today’s security landscape – it has been on the scene for more than a decade and as it continues to prove successful for cybercriminals more high profile...
View ArticleDynamics 365 for Talent given payroll boost
HR and payroll specialist CRS Technologies and Microsoft partner DAC Systems have integrated employee master data and leave balances into the Microsoft Dynamics 365 for Talent solution, in what they...
View Article365 days of GDPR: has the storm passed?
There’s no doubt that May 2018 will be remembered in business and technology circles as an important milestone in the evolution of data protection legislation, usage and public impact. By Johan...
View ArticleTechnology: sinister threat or golden opportunity?
By now, regardless of what industry we work in, most of us have witnessed the rapid entry of technology into our daily work lives. By Sandra Crous, MD of PaySpace With many fundamental business tasks...
View ArticleFraud in IPv4 market calls for extra precautions
Earlier this month, ARIN, American Registry for Internet Numbers, won a critical legal case which set a precedent against IPv4 address fraud. The verdict determined that ARIN was defrauded of...
View ArticleHow WiFi 6 will change home network connectivity
The long-anticipated release of the newest WiFi standard 802.11ax or Wi-Fi 6 is finally upon us and here’s why you should be excited about it. Today’s households are dealing with an increasing number...
View ArticleHow to fill the most in-demand skills
According to ManpowerGroup research, the most in-demand skills in the world currently include sales representatives, project managers, information technology professionals, office support and financial...
View ArticleSD-WAN enables better cloud performance
The proliferation of local and global public cloud platforms is resulting in a spike of cloud uptake across South African businesses. By Louis Kirstein, DSM expert: connectivity services at T-Systems...
View ArticlePPS aligns teams with Freshworks ITSM
Professional Provident Society (PPS), a South Africa specialised insurance services company, has aligned its IT teams with customer engagement software provider Freshworks. PPS uses Freshservice, the...
View ArticleThe true value of data for marketers
Data analytics; the new buzzword for business people everywhere – it’s the new north star guiding every decision we’re supposed to make. But there’s a lot of data and not a lot understanding on what to...
View ArticleBYOD and IoT threaten the workplace
The concept of the Internet of Things (IoT) is becoming widely known and understood, not just in business but in the home too. The problem with IoT however is knowing what devices are IoT-enabled and...
View ArticleIntegrated construction business software is a must-have
The engineering, construction and infrastructure industry is facing huge disruptive changes. We are at a stress point and need wholesale change. By Kenny Ingram, global industry director: engineering,...
View ArticleBest practice for supplier selection
Supplier services are essential in helping a business to function and reach its operational objectives. Considering their significance to the performance of a business, it is of utmost importance to...
View ArticleTaking a video on your smartphone is old news – try taking two
Life is full of unforgettable memories that deserve to be saved and memorised. Nothing expresses these memories better than a video. But what about taking two videos at the same time through just one...
View ArticleNew Aurecon unit to address project failure risk
Aurecon has established a new capital program assurance (CPA) unit to help clients better manage risk, reduce ballooning project costs, and safeguard the value of assets. Independent global analysis...
View ArticleMozambique’s Lalgy Transports streamlines logistics with MiX Telematics
MiX Telematics will provide Lalgy Transports, a company that operates throughout the Mozambique territory and surrounding countries, with a comprehensive telematics solution to streamline logistics...
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