Security doesn’t get enough attention

Companies are spending more on software development, but they aren’t spending as much on securing new software — mainly because there’s a lack of understanding about the risks. Veracode, a software security company acquired by CA Technologies, has...

Calling all resellers: vote for your favourites

South Africa’s IT resellers are urged to name their favourite vendors and distributors, giving them the opportunity to win one of the coveted titles in the Channelwise Awards. The annual awards recognise the vendors and distributors who best met the needs of...

Robotics, drones drive $103bn spend

A new update to the International Data Corporation (IDC) Worldwide Semiannual Robotics and Drones Spending Guide forecasts worldwide spending on robotics and drones solutions will total $103,1-billion in 2018, an increase of 22,1% over 2017. By 2021, IDC expects this...

Healthcare to undergo massive transformation

People will live to the age of 140 within a few decades — and this is going to have a profound effect on how healthcare is delivered. Hospitals will be transformed into mere casualty rooms as patient self-management of health becomes the norm, while 5G-connected...

Digital tech to streamline travel

The government of Canada will collaborate with the World Economic Forum and partners to test emerging digital technologies and their application to air travel. Following the launch of a Known Traveller Digital Identity prototype, the government of Canada will design a...

Computer donations could be disastrous

Although most corporates have good intentions when donating computers to underprivileged communities, charities and non-profits, their good deeds could be disastrous. Computer equipment often contains confidential information that must be protected at all times. This...