IoT: the good, the bad and the ugly
Like any great Western, IoT is the new technology frontier and it brings its own fair share of challenges to the saloon, writes Andrew Heuvel, chief technology officer at SqwidNet The Internet of Things (IoT) has stepped out of the realm of possibility and conjecture...
See the value in data driven technology
During the ongoing cycle of emerging technology trends, data has once again surfaced to become one of the most valuable assets a business can truly leverage. "With data at the forefront of most business strategies driving digital, technology trends that truly harness...
Software updates as vital as machinery servicing
Micromine is reminding mining companies to update their software to avoid potential cyber security breaches, data loss, system integration issues and operational downtime in 2019. The reminder comes on the back of Micromine's release of new versions of Geobank and...
Why you should upgrade to a modern business system
Upgrading to modern business systems and services is not just a step up. It's a watershed for how companies can run their affairs. By One Channel CEO Bernard Ford Vendors and solution resellers push for new system upgrades. Customers have responded by establishing...
The growing popularity for a headless CMS
Headless Content Management System (CMS) or decoupled content management is fast gaining popularity. The system enables businesses to engage customers with personalised content via multiple channels at any stage of the customer journey. The architecture promotes...
Oracle Java Card boosts IoT security
Oracle has announced the general availability of Java Card 3.1, the latest version of one of the open application platform used to secure sensitive devices. The This extensive update provides more flexibility to help meet the unique hardware and security requirements...
How to navigate the digital journey
Data is everywhere. Everything from smartphones to cars produce vast amounts of data every second. By Helmut Reisinger, CEO of Orange Business Services Each time we make a transaction, in store or online, we generate data. We post billions of photos on social media...
Trends 2019: digital with a purpose
It's that time of year again, where everyone from major consultancies to futurists try to predict what's to come in the world of business and technology. By Lee Naik, CEO of TransUnion As always, I like to throw my hat in the ring by looking at our own TransUnion...
Businesses brace for 2019’s big tech changes and challenges
Simon McCollough, major channel account manager at F5 Networks, assesses what 2019 has in store It's that time of year again. Businesses are dusting themselves down from a turbulent, fast-paced and opportunity-rich 2018 as they start to map out the year ahead. Now is...
Epiroc, Ericsson optimise wireless technology for mines
Epiroc, a productivity partner for the mining, infrastructure and natural resources industries, has signed a co-operation agreement with Ericsson to jointly help mining companies achieve optimal wireless connectivity in their operations through LTE and 5G...
2018: a year of fluctuation for crypto
The world of crypto in 2018 was characterised by massive price fluctuations, regulatory changes and social media monitoring. Cryptocurrency continued to show growth across the globe, showcasing the world's desire to exercise more control over their finances. Marius...
Managed business services hit the spot for SA companies
We've been through the range of 'as a service' models: software as a service (SaaS), platform as a service (PaaS), infrastructure as a service (IaaS). Now we're in the age of everything as a service (Xaas) - or, as we prefer to call it, managed business services (MBS)...