The cyber-risks of online dating

Various online dating companies in the US have reported that a big surge in user growth is generally experienced at the start of a New Year. Match.com specifically stated that the company expects a 60% increase in new members between Christmas Day and...

Insurance industry to fuel IT investment

As premium growth in most markets returned to positive growth during 2015, many insurers have some confidence to seek ways in which they can use IT to grow their business. This is according to a new report from global analyst firm Ovum. This confidence however is...

Twitter plans to bring in the users

Reporting its first quarter with no growth, Twitter is planning a series of interventions to maintain its market leading position. But these interventions may take time to generate results, the social media company told investors yesterday in a briefing call regarding...

Metrofibre clinches Kyalami Estates fibre deal

Metrofibre Networx has been appointed the preferred fibre to the home (FTTH) supplier to Kyalami Estates. Situated in Kyalami in Gauteng, Kyalami Estates was one of the first security estates established in South Africa and today the residents in its approximately 1...

RMB partnership seeks solutions to big problems

Singularity University is partnering with Rand Merchant Bank (RMB) to launch the SingularityU South Africa Global Impact Competition (GIC). Singularity University is a benefit corporation whose mission is to educate, inspire and empower leaders to apply exponential...

Expect tighter control on cross-border transactions

Globally, governments have taken steps to ensure that consumption taxes on cross-border transactions, including electronic services to private consumers, are paid in the country where the services are consumed. The decision to introduce legislation to tax cross-border...