What IDC expects from IT in 2016

Nov 6, 2015

International Data Corporation (IDC) has announced its worldwide information technology (IT) industry predictions for 2016 and beyond.

IoT widens the threat landscape

Nov 6, 2015

Taking a random selection of the latest Internet-of-Things (IoT) products, Kaspersky Lab researchers have discovered serious threats to the connected home. These include a coffeemaker that exposes the homeowner’s Wi-Fi password, a baby video monitor that can be...
Solar winds dried up Mars

Solar winds dried up Mars

Nov 6, 2015

NASA’s Mars Atmosphere and Volatile Evolution (MAVEN) mission has identified the process that appears to have played a key role in the transition of the Martian climate from an early, warm and wet environment that might have supported surface life to the cold,...

Most of us in the dark on motor plans

Nov 6, 2015

At least 85% of South African motorists rate their overall detailed understanding of their motoring plans as a two out of 10 – where one is defined as no understanding and 10 as highly detailed understanding. While 38% do not even know which plan they have, 50%...

IP protection will drive innovation

Nov 6, 2015

Mauritius President Ameenah Gurib-Fakim and Senegal Prime Minister Mahammed Boun Abdallah Dionne joined World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) Director General Francis Gurry in stressing the importance of intellectual property (IP) in incentivising innovation...

SASI urges SA to spend wisely

Nov 6, 2015

The South African Savings Institute (SASI) launches its annual Festive Season Savings Campaign in a year where the South African Rand has depreciated significantly against major currencies; interest rates have risen after being at their lowest in 30 years with more...