IoT is all about the data

Before we can understand the Internet of Things (IoT), we need to know a little more about where the information that is used comes from – after all, the IoT is all about the data, says Hennie Lessing, team lead: Software Development at Entelect Software.  Gathering...

Optical fibre network the backbone of SKA

Kathy Gibson reports from SATNAC 2014 – While many different sciences are central to the success of the Square Kilometre Array (SKA), the network carrying data around the globe is vital. “Optical fibre very much forms the backbone of the network,” says Professor Tim...

Cell C’s Daily Data offering boosts data

Cell C has released a new range of exceptionally priced Daily and Nite data offerings, which will be available to all prepaid and hybrid customers immediately. “Our strategic objective is to offer an enjoyable customer experience and exceptional value when using the...

Is your critical data secure in the cloud?

Storing data in the cloud makes sense and uptake is growing as more solution providers offer this option. However, how secure is sensitive financial and client information when it is backed up to and stored in the cloud? The good news is that vendors are putting...

Keeping an eye on your data

The term big data has become increasingly recognised in the business world over the past few years. While it might have become something of a marketing term, most can appreciate the concept of more smart devices producing data in ever-increasing quantities. The...