Net1 CEO caught by degree ‘scam’

Net1 UEPS Technologies has followed up reports that its chairman and CEO “bought” his doctorate, concluding that he was the victim of a degree scam. The degree in question is the honorary PhD in Information Technology and Management conferred by Burkes...

Why Apple versus the FBI affects us all

Darryn O’Brien, country manager of Trend Micro Southern Africa, discusses why this issue of Apple versus the FBI is so important. Apple versus the FBI: which side are you on? Few technology stories, and even fewer cyber security issues, have broken into the...

ITA members rise to the education challenge

The ICT industry plays a critical role in the roll out of technology and financial support in the education sector. This is according to Gauteng’s MEC for Education Panyaza Lesufi, presenting his vision for transforming education in Gauteng at an SAP-hosted ITA...

How to deal with digital disruption

Digitisation is a reality, and bimodal development will see a new a new alliance of citizen developers and IT professionals. Meanwhile, new technologies are set to change the corporate playing fields. Software AG shares its view of trends in integration, API and MDM...
Aurora seen from space

Aurora seen from space

Expedition 46 flight engineer Tim Peake of the European Space Agency (ESA) shared a stunning image of a glowing aurora taken on 23 February from the International Space Station. Peake wrote: “The @Space_Station just passed straight through a thick green fog of...

SA climbs the most-attacked ladder

A rising number of people using video-on-demand services, as well as an increase in e-commerce over the festive season, could be why South Africa shot up the list of countries most attacked by cybercriminals in January 2016. According to Check Point Software...