How edge servers are opening up a world of possibility

Rugged, robust, secure, and dependable are words you’d more likely associate with the latest all-terrain double-cab, rather than a data server – until recently that is. By Bevan Lock, Lenovo Data Centre Group solutions expert There have been a lot of...

Mental health, burnout on DevConf agenda

Internationally acclaimed technologist and speaker Anjuan Simmons will provide a framework for reducing burnout and managing stress levels at DevConf2020, as part of a conference track titled ‘Mental Health in Tech’. To be held in Cape Town on 31 March and...

Tips for avoiding ATM scams this festive season

The festive season is almost upon us, and while many are slowing down in anticipation of the festive break, fraudsters are constantly looking for ways to defraud unsuspecting consumers. Lee-Anne van Zyl, CEO of FNB Points of Presence, says: “During the festive...

Simple ways to invest your December bonus

If you are lucky enough to get a December bonus that you haven’t already spent on Black Friday specials and you’re not deep in debt, you might have some money to save. Where should you invest it? Dominique Collett, head of AlphaCode which identifies,...

Data hub, booking tool aims to boost SA tourism

Travel and tourism data management company Jurni has launched the pilot phase of its tourism booking tool and tourism data hub. The Jurni Booking Tool is expected to level the playing field for tourism players in South Africa by empowering all tourism businesses,...

New skills needed for 4IR

ICT professionals will have to cultivate ethics, professionalism and a range of new skills to thrive in future, says IITPSA’s Moira de Roche. Education and professional development will need to focus on new areas such as creativity and entrepreneurship in order...