Smart cities tap into innovation networks

Many cities – an increasing number of major African metros among them – are beginning to outgrow themselves. Ageing populations, increasing urban density, resource issues and mobility constraints – these are among the primary issues faced by urban...

Arbor Networks foils massive DDoS attack

Arbor Networks, the security division of Netscout, was recently put to the test – and passed with flying colours. This is according to Bryan Hamman, Arbor Network’s territory manager for sub-Saharan Africa, who clarifies: “The world is now in the era...

FCM Connect adds travel security

FCM’S new technology suite, FCM Connect, gives travellers, bookers and managers critical safety and duty of care support via Secure, a risk management solution customised to each client’s requirements. Secure features include itinerary based traveller...

What electricity users and providers should know

Approximately 7-million prepaid electricity meters in South Africa need to be reset before November 2024 as the system that runs the credit tokens will run out of numbers at this time and all existing meters will stop accepting credit tokens. The South African...

Mobile workers’ tech might not be covered

If you are part of the global league of professionals who work from a “virtual office”, be sure to tell your insurer how, where and when you use your electronic devices. Traditional office workers would normally depend on their office managers to take care...

Boost your battery to stay connected

After the screen, the battery in your mobile device is the most important part to protect so your smartphone or tablet performs optimally. All smartphone users want enough battery life to last the day so it’s frustrating when, as a device gets older, it seems to...