The true value of digital and biometric data

The world of technology advancements has opened us up to several possibilities that were once considered a pipe dream. Although many offer convenience and have positively impacted ample aspects of society, it must be acknowledged that it has also opened us up to...

Tech holds the future of home security

The future of home security will see threats detected and responded to – before a crime can be committed. Making use of big data, home security systems are now able to analyse camera streams and proactively alert armed response service providers. This is a...

Fibre unlocks value for gated communities

Gated communities in South Africa are starting to use fibre for more than just internet access. New offerings from Vox are designed to not only improve communications, but also increase the value of the property and enhance its security. “We are seeing...

Shadow IT and the lurking opportunity

For some people in a business shadow IT represents a credible solution to be used to address challenges, for others it remains an IT strategy shrouded in secrecy and uncertainty. The reality is that shadow IT increases the technical footprint and has the potential to...

Business benefits of consolidating backup and recovery

Many organisations today have a number of individual tools from different vendors to backup, recover and archive their data, writes Mike Rees, territory account manager for South Africa at Commvault. This is challenging in a world where data is increasing...

Huawei, MTN to expand digital services

Huawei and MTN have signed a business innovation MOU, jointly committing to bringing cutting edge digital services to African business and consumers. The agreement was signed in Barcelona, Spain at the conclusion of the Mobile World Congress. Huawei has a 17-year...