More than 6bn smartphones by 2020 …

The global smartphone installed base will grow from 4-billion in 2016 to more than 6-billion smartphones in use by 2020, according to new analysis from IHS Markit. It also indicated that messaging and communications apps such as Line and Whatsapp will grow from...

FMF urges caution on ICT Policy White Paper

The South African media and public need to pay close attention to the progress of the National Integrated ICT Policy White Paper, according to the Free Market Foundation. The following opinion is from the independent, non-profit, public benefit organisation: If...

SA fintech spreads its wings globally

South African fintech company Entersekt has expanded its worldwide operations and secured contracts with major banks across several continents. The company specialises in online authentication and mobile security solutions within the financial services sector. Having...

Xerox renews Lions sponsorship

Bytes Document Solutions and Xerox will be extending their sponsorship contract with the Golden Lions Rugby Union (GLRU) for an additional three years. This includes the title sponsor for the Currie Cup and associative sponsor for the Super Rugby and will see the...

Parents out of touch with kids’ online lives

Parents need to do more to protect their kids from the growing number of online threats, but many currently lack visibility of the dangers their children are facing. New global research from Kaspersky Lab reveals that only a quarter (26%) use parental control software...

Microsoft grants to support affordable access

Microsoft has renewed its Affordable Access Initiative grant fund for a second year. The fund assists companies working to bring internet access and new technologies, services and models to underserved markets. The application process is now open for a new set of...