Celeb hacks, disasters and Shellshock in Q3

Nov 17, 2014

The third quarter of 2014 was dedicated to celebrity account hackings and corporate data breaches. In addition, it became clear that no system is perfect with the announcement of the Shellshock bug affecting the BASH shell.  Cybercriminals also used global tragedies,...

Cloud On Demand adds MS Azure

Nov 17, 2014

In a move that will enable local customers to derive some of the benefits of using the Microsoft Azure platform locally, cloud distributor Cloud On Demand has been appointed as a Microsoft Cloud OS Network partner, enabling it to provide customers access to a stack of...

Tablets are the BYOD sweet spot

Nov 17, 2014

Tablet bring your own device (BYOD) programmes offer better opportunities than that of enterprise owned-laptops and smartphones, according to Gartner. IT departments can support nearly three times more users in tablet BYO programmes than enterprise-owned tablet programmes.

What’s on the cards for mobile computing?

Nov 17, 2014

Rugged mobile computers are set to get bigger screens, higher IP ratings and more traction with Android. Jerker Hellström, CEO of rugged computer maker Handheld, offers his predictions for mobile computing directions in 2015: * Larger displays even for rugged mobile...

Mobile wallet goes live in Senegal

Nov 17, 2014

Tigo Senegal has launched the Tigo Cash service, based on the Ericsson Wallet Platform Solution. The rollout brings simple, mobile financial services to Tigo Senegal’s subscribers throughout West Africa, including those who do not have access to traditional banking...

Telkom rolls out LTE-Advanced in Parkview

Nov 14, 2014

Telkom’s new super-fast LTE-Advanced (LTE-A) network has gone live in Parkview and surrounding areas, delivering peak Internet connectivity speeds of up to 150Mbps. Parkview has been identified as a Telkom “Futurehood” and is the first of over 50 suburbs set to be...