Beware the walled gardens

The technology industry is well-known for coining its own unique phrases and expressions. From big data, to digital divide, to Web 2.0 – and all of the others in between – these phrases have often translated into common usage. While many have become obsolete as...

Western Cape aims to be tech hub

The Western Cape is on track to become more than just a tourist destination. The region, renowned for its robust entrepreneurial activity, is fast establishing itself as Africa’s “Silicon Valley” This is according to Stuart Forrest, owner of Triggerfish Animation and...

Technology holds key for energy, utilities

As the global energy and utility industry faces significant challenges from ongoing environmental sensitivity, changing policymaker attitudes and consumer expectations, technology is set to play a bigger role in the market. A new report from Gartner has identified the...
Intel highlights post-PC tech

Intel highlights post-PC tech

Intel has announced new technologies and partnerships aimed at transforming how people experience technology from the device to the cloud. The announcements included details on new data centre product lines based on the 22-nanometer (nm) process technology and the new...

Navigating the morass of technology threats

The rate at which technology is currently progressing is so rapid that almost all government legislation regarding technology is out of date by the time it is written into law. In an attempt to prevent this, governments try to make legislation as technology neutral as...