AMD looks to transform the data centre

AMD and a global ecosystem of server partners have marked a new era in the data centre with the launch of AMD EPYC 7000 series high-performance data centre processors. AMD was joined by multiple customers and partners at the global launch event in presenting a wide...

Consumers keen on diverse payment methods

Payment methods still remain a key factor for small businesses with 50% of these surveyed in the Sage Payments Landscape Report agreeing that South African businesses are lagging behind other countries when it comes to introducing new payment methods.  The report...

Cloud-based security services set for 21% growth

Growth in worldwide cloud-based security services will remain strong, reaching $5,9-billion in 2017, up 21%from 2016. According to Gartner, overall growth in the cloud-based security services market is above that of the total information security market. Gartner...

Unemployment pressure on youth may tempt fraud

With unemployment at one of its highest ever levels, the youth of South Africa are increasingly anxious, agitated and searching for creative ways to earn a living – and some of them may go to extreme lengths to achieve this. “In this environment, you...

The truth behind fake news

The past few years have seen a flood of fake news articles and websites drowning the Internet. Although the term “fake news” usually conjures up wildly implausible tales, with fantastical headlines designed to draw the user in, in truth, it goes way beyond...

Solid growth for 3D printers

3D printer shipments increased 29% in 2016 while revenue grew by more than 18% year over year in 2016, according to IDC’s latest Worldwide 3D Printer Shipment Tracker. “The 3D printing market surge continues on a worldwide basis with more technology and...