Science, technology key to SA’s future

Jul 8, 2015

South Africa and the whole of Africa are confronted with the urgent challenge of developing our science and technology capabilities so that we are able to respond to the development challenges of the continent. This is the word from Naledi Pandor, Minister of Science...
SA workers go mobile

SA workers go mobile

Jul 7, 2015

More than 95% of employees in South African companies rely on the use of mobile devices to do business. This is according to research by Dell into the use of mobile devices by South African businesses, carried out in association with Microsoft, which surveyed IT professionals from companies with more than 250 employees.

Wireless network is the weakest link

Jul 7, 2015

IT decision-makers believe wireless networks to be the most vulnerable element of the IT infrastructure, according to a new survey from Fortinet. Nearly half (49%) of respondents ranked wireless networks as most exposed from a security standpoint, in contrast to just...

Device shipments to reach 2,5bn in 2015

Jul 7, 2015

Worldwide combined shipments of devices (PCs, tablets, ultramobiles and mobile phones) are expected to reach 2,5-billion units in 2015, a 1,5% increase from 2014 and down from the previous quarter’s forecast of 2,8% growth, according to Gartner. End-user...

Forum aims to drive Gauteng transformation

Jul 7, 2015

The Gauteng Business Consultative Forum, launched last week, aims to cement partnerships between government, business and other sectors of society within the Gauteng City Region. Gauteng premier David Makhura says the provincial government has spent time engaging with...

Beware of Microsoft telephone fraud

Jul 7, 2015

There is a Microsoft telephone fraud scam currently doing the rounds, with perpetrators trying to dupe companies or individuals into allowing remote control of their computers in order to perpetrate fraudulent activities. This is according to Christopher Riley, CEO of...