Connectivity will shape the future of movement
The pandemic and the lockdown have reduced our mobility, but our connectedness – via IoT, the Cloud and AI – has helped us overcome this. As society gets moving again, connectedness will redefine the way we do it, writes Pierre Bruwer, MD of Netstar. The...
Closing the digtial divide reaches urgent levels
There is growing appreciation of financial inclusion and its role in economic development. Tied closely to this is the role of mobile money and its contribution to promoting financial inclusion and development. According to Clayton Hayward, CEO and co-founder of...
Ensure your WiFi network is ready for the Android 11 QPR1 security update
The Android 11 QPR1 security update is a minor one, but will have far-reaching consequences on enterprise Wi-Fi networks when it is implemented during the course of December. Most organisations with 802.1x Wi-Fi networks are still using relatively-ancient legacy EAP...
Cyber security tips for business travelers
In a world where we are constantly connected, cybersecurity cannot be limited to the home or office. Kabelo Makwane, managing executive for cloud, hosting and security at Vodacom Business When you are traveling - whether domestic or international - it is always...
Crosscall launches new accessories
Crosscall has unveiled three new accessories equipped with X-LinkTM technology: the X-Dock, the X-Car Pro and the X-Ride, helping users remain connected to their device regardless of where they go. "We are extremely proud of the new Crosscall accessories as it helps...
Covid-19 impact on video streaming services and cloud DVR
The way people consume media has overwhelmingly shifted towards over-the-top (OTT). In addition to live TV, the number of video streaming platforms l has grown rapidly. Along with the near unlimited choice of content, consumers have come to expect a seamless user...
Fibre joins sustainability in redefining SA’s property market
Research in the US shows fibre internet connectivity can add almost R80 000 to the price of the average home, roughly half the value of a bathroom. Shane Chorley, head of sales and marketing at Frogfoot Networks In South Africa, the situation is more complex. It is...
The stifling effect of Covid-19 on investment newbies
Covid-19 has left the economic world in a state of shock. Stock markets are fluctuating and the global economy is contracting, leaving people concerned about their investments. Some lost money as markets reacted to Covid-19, others adopted a holding pattern, and...
QR codes gain SA banks’ favour
Jonathan van der Merwe, Entersekt payments product manager, takes a look at the growth of the humble QR code and how it's popularity amongst merchants and shoppers alike is forcing banks and regulators to pay it more attention. Scanning a QR code to quickly pay for...
Technology can help fight SA’s GBV pandemic
South Africa's annual 16 Days of Activism for No Violence Against Women and Children is well underway, once again highlighting how the grave threat faced by the country's women has reached crisis levels. While statistics paint a grim picture, technology has a...
Bolt boosts e-hailing safety with passenger SOS button
E-hailing service Bolt, which operates in more than 35 towns and cities across South Africa, has boosted its focus on safety by introducing an emergency response button for passengers. The SOS button, located within the Bolt app's Safety Toolkit, enables passengers to...
Consumers win as tech transforms SA property market
You're getting ready to buy a house. You don't call an estate agent, or start driving around neighbourhoods looking for "for sale" signs. More likely, you sit down at your computer and begin the house hunt online. And, once you've done a couple of virtual tours and...