Advanced application security at the centre of the digital economy
The World Economic Forum earlier this year shone a bright light on the future of the so-called ‘digital economy’. Interestingly, panel discussions very quickly shifted from this theme, into the realm...
View ArticleSecuring the cloud
Worldwide, the cloud services market is expected to soar. Alongside this, businesses are slowly getting used to the idea of hybrid cloud adoption, although Gartner estimates it is around five years...
View ArticleThe impact of AI on customer experience
At a time where technology is adopted to automate manually driven processes, companies need to avoid the temptation of replacing the human touch entirely. This is especially the case where artificial...
View ArticleDigital video archiving for today’s broadcast demands
Broadcasters and video producers across the world are moving to computer-based platforms, ,writes Paul Divall, MD of Jasco Intelligent Technologies. As they do, access to any content, anytime,...
View ArticleLifelong learning now the master of all skills
Many of the jobs that this year’s first-year accounting and medical students will be doing by the time they finish their studies don’t yet exist, while many conventional professional roles will have...
View ArticleGenetec announces Security Center 5.6
Genetec, a provider of open architecture security and public safety solutions, has announced general availability of its unified security platform Security Center 5.6. Key enhancements include...
View ArticleTime to review critical security controls
Recent incidents have highlighted the need for all companies and organisations to review the safety and security of their data and their IT systems, as standard approaches no longer protect against...
View ArticleWhy a multi-coud strategy makes sense
Placing all your eggs in one cloud can be a problem, writes Brendan McAravey, country manager of Citrix South Africa. We can all agree that cloud has practically become a part of our everyday lives,...
View ArticleThe impact of technology trends on business
The year 2016 saw some interesting developments in the IT infrastructure space, including the growth of the Internet of Things (IoT) and the launch of low range networks that enable more devices to be...
View ArticleIoT: data and devices for a brave new world
Since 2010, predictions for growth in the Internet of Things (IoT) have been staggering, and one thing has become clear: IoT is growing worldwide. However, the true value in IoT is not in the devices,...
View ArticlePrevent upheaval from damaging employee engagement
Employee engagement is a buzzword. Everybody knows it. However, few people know that employee engagement means money. Research shows that companies in the US with engaged employees can outperform those...
View ArticleEnterprise architecture: a new foundation for a digital era?
Organisations today must compete in an environment where traditional methods of conducting business are being replaced with new, innovative and disruptive models. Cloud, mobility and big data analytics...
View ArticleFujitsu debuts PrimeFlex for Storage Spaces Direct
Fujitsu has extended its growing PRIMEFLEX integrated systems portfolio with the introduction of PRIMEFLEX for Storage Spaces Direct, targeted at helping enterprise reduce complexity and risk in...
View ArticleKonica Minolta SA adds flexibility to automated workflows
Konica Minolta South Africa is complementing its comprehensive product portfolio with new software solutions for varied office and production printing applications, providing seamless integrated...
View ArticleMore threats for IP access control
When it comes to security, everything has moved to IP, from access control to CCTV systems. Organisations are actively leveraging the advantages – like integration, advanced features and greater...
View ArticleOne Channel Namibia warns of security gap
Ransomware has emerged as the most serious malware threat of the 21st century, with criminals projected to extort billions from their victims in 2017. Acronis partner One Channel Namibia warns that...
View ArticleThe real value of big data
Greg Pritchett, MD of Marval Software, discusses how data is growing – and how big data can help companies deal with it. Today, data is growing faster than ever before. 2,2-million terabytes of data...
View ArticleInnovation, education key for Industrie 4.0
The Fourth Industrial Revolution, or Industrie 4.0, is forever changing the world of manufacturing and automation. To keep pace with global trends, South Africa must invest in education and innovation,...
View ArticleSamsung Galaxy S8 has Gemalto secure smart chip
Gemalto embedded Secure Element (eSE), a smart chip with a secure OS and applications, will soon be integrated into the recently launched Samsung Galaxy S8 in selected markets. It has been embedded in...
View ArticleRed Hat and Tate in open collaboration
Alessandro Perilli, GM: management strategy at Red Hat, talks about how Red Hat is supporting the Tate Exchange program at Tate Modern. You might wonder what a champion of open source software has in...
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