Don’t let security concerns keep you out of the cloud

Cloud computing is gaining traction and, with major cloud players establishing – or committing to – a local presence, it’s only a matter of time before every business has some, if not all, applications running in the cloud. For many organisations,...

IT security: oxygen or onion?

Security is as vital to organisational success as technology and people. By Mark Walker, associate vice-president: sub-Saharan Africa at International Data Corporation (IDC) Search for security on Google. The engine will autofill with – security is like oxygen...

New finance option for lifecycle solution

Xperien has partnered with independent financial services company Merchant West to provide continuous IT lifecycle solutions, a fresh line of alternative funding to reduce the cost of IT assets. The partnership offers a full end-to-end IT Asset Lifecycle solution from...

Dell EMC enhances cloud solutions

Dell EMC is announcing several enhancements to its cloud-enabled infrastructure solutions portfolio to help customers maximise the value of their IT ecosystem and multi-cloud environments. Coupled with innovation from across Dell Technologies, Dell EMC is delivering a...

Predicting the big data election race

With digital personalised targeting using machine-based learning posing big implications for politics and elections of the future, we take a look at how data miners are able to influence a voter’s behaviour. By Morne Bekker, South African country manager and...

Nokia 2.1 available with Android Oreo

The new Nokia 2.1 is now available to buy from Vodacom and MTN as well as leading retailers from R1 699.00. Delivering a 50% performance boost on its predecessor, the Nokia 2.1 combines a larger screen and dual front-front facing speakers with a two-day battery life....