Reports claim US spyware is embedded

Feb 17, 2015

Reports surfaced today about the US having found a way to permanently embed spy tools in the networks of countries under observation by intelligence agencies. The information was publicised by Kasperky Lab, claiming that the National Security Agency and the military...

New post office strike on the cards

Feb 17, 2015

The South African Post Office (Sapo) could soon be embarking on yet another strike. The Communication Workers Union has secured a certificate to strike and is now in the process of consulting with members. A final decision about whether or not to strike will be taken next week.

How to survive when power is in short supply

Feb 17, 2015

With South Africa’s power shortage here to stay, businesses are not only looking for ways to keep the lights on – they are investigating means to improve their energy efficiency without compromising productivity. Manufacturers in particular now have to...

Cell C, Microsoft partner for Zazoo voucher

Feb 17, 2015

Zazoo, a business unit of Net 1 UEPS, has collaborated with Microsoft and Cell C to sponsor a R250 VCpay voucher for consumers buying the new Microsoft Lumia 535 on a Cell C contract. The new device is available on Cell C’s talk and data contracts from 1 February,...

Tablet sales look to be stagnating

Feb 17, 2015

Tablet sales at laptop and accessories retailer The Notebook Company were down during January, compared to January 2014 – and are showing distinct signs of stagnation. This is according to Christopher Riley, CEO of The Notebook Company, who says tablet sales now only...

Microsoft signs up for cloud privacy

Feb 17, 2015

Microsoft has become the first major cloud provider to adopt the world’s first international standard for cloud privacy. Brad Smith, general counsel and executive vice-president: legal and corporate affairs at Microsoft, points out the ISO/IEC 27018 standard...