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...
Product Review: Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Mobile Workstation

Product Review: Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Mobile Workstation

When looking for a mobile workstation for design, engineering or scientific purposes, there are very specific criteria that you need. You need to consider whether you need a desktop replacement or a portable addition to your setup. You need extra battery life and...
Your Security: demystifying the terminology

Your Security: demystifying the terminology

When it comes to security for your home, you understand exactly how it works. You push a button, alarm goes on, criminal enters your property, loud noise goes off and armed services arrive. It’s simple and something every South African understands as easily as...

RF remote controllers: know the potential cyber threats

Industrial manufacturers have come to rely a great deal on radio frequency (RF) protocols in their day-to-day functioning. From simple operations such as turning on a motor to more intricate functions like manoeuvring a heavy-duty vehicle, RF forms an integral part of...