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How tablets and the cloud could transform education in South Africa
South African schools and universities are struggling with the high costs of textbooks and other educational materials, a shortage of teachers in key subjects like maths and science, and difficulties...
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People analytics: HR and Geeks are working together, supercharging business...
I’m currently at Sage Summit, the world’s largest gathering of entrepreneurs and leaders of Small & Medium Businesses. I am presenting on how a modern Payroll/HR and Talent Management suite helps...
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Transport operators still wary of Internet of Things
Over the past two decades, the world has witnessed a new stage of technological revolution through the Internet. By Staff Writer Globally, around 5,5 million new devices connect to the Internet every...
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Automation can leave us complacent, and that can have dangerous consequences
Automation: The recent fatal accident involving a Tesla car while self-driving using the car’s Autopilot feature has raised questions about whether this technology is ready for consumer use. By David...
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BMW Connected – the personalised digital mobility
BMW has been connecting driver and vehicle for years now with ConnectedDrive. With the launch of BMW Connected in August in selected European markets, BMW is bringing out an all-encompassing digital...
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African mobile VoD platform Tuluntulu named one of the global ‘break through’...
If you want free and relevant African-focused, local content delivered by a cool brand, watch Tuluntulu. By Gugu Lourie Tuluntulu, which is an African mobile video on demand (VOD) service, has been...
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MTN SA announces expert panel of adjudicators for Women in ICT – Partnership...
With one week left in close of nominations, MTN SA announces the expert panel of adjudicators for the inaugural Women in ICT – Partnership for Change Awards. The panel will meet on 12 August 2016 to...
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Windows 10 one year on: it’s evolving but privacy still a concern
This week marks one year since the launch of what is arguably Microsoft’s most ambitious – and possibly most controversial – operating system: Windows 10. By Vidyasagar Potdar Windows 10 represents a...
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WDB Seed Funds wants to raise R100 million to invest in early stage businesses
The WDB Seed Fund – which has been developed by Seed Engine, the WDB Investment Holdings (WDBIH) and Grovest – is seeking to raise R100 million to invest in early stage businesses. By Staff Writer...
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MTN wins the Ask Afrika Icon Brand survey
MTN has earned another feather in its cap after being named as the Icon Brand and a winner of the Ask Afrika Internet Service Providers Category in the 2016/2017 Icon Brands Survey. MTN scooped this...
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Vodacom, MTN wants to turn your car into a ‘smartphone on wheels’
Vodacom, South Africa’s biggest mobile phone operator, and its main rival MTN are increasing their participation in the Internet of Things (IoT) space with a growing interest in the connected vehicle...
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Why SA’s online storefront still lacks wider appeal
This year, online retail in South Africa will reach 1% of overall retail for the first time. While the number appears small, it marks a significant milestone for a sector that is attracting robust...
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Please rewind: a final farewell to the VCR
I grew up with video cassette recorders (VCRs). I still remember rushing off to the the video store to hire the latest movie, hoping that there was at least one copy still on the shelf that didn’t have...
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Are you ready for the jobs of the future?
The flow of reports about the impact of automation, mostly dire, continues. The latest is from StartupAUS, Australia’s national startup advocacy group. By Ron Johnston This report follows the now...
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Vodacom wants to offer Internet-in-the-Car services
Vodacom, which is owned by British mobile phone giant Vodafone, is considering providing a full-service of in-vehicle Internet bundles to connected car owners in the future. By Gugu Lourie Vodacom SIM...
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SA’s Telkom to offer free Wi-Fi hotspots in almost 1000 voting stations
South Africa’s Telkom has been selected by the Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) as its trusted partner to provide the state-of-the-art ICT services required to enable free and fair elections in...
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Click ‘n Compare attracts 50 000 users and rebrands into CompareGuru
South Africa’s popular online comparison website Click ‘n Compare, which currently attracts 50 000 users, is rebranding into CompareGuru. By Staff Writer The new identity of CompareGuru signifies the...
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Battery status indicators are being used to track your smart devices
A little-known web standard that lets site owners tell how much battery life a mobile device has left has been found to enable tracking online, according to a report by the Guardian. By Staff Writer...
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A R839 million Nigerian email scam kingpin arrested
A Nigerian fraudster thought to be behind “online frauds” valued at £45 million (R839 million) is behind bars in the UK, according a report by Wired. By Staff Writer Wired said the man known only as...
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Telkom fibre infrastructure in Limpopo hit by sabotage
Thousands of mobile network users and fixed line customers in Limpopo were yesterday left without connectivity following a serious incident of sabotage to the Telkom network. By Staff Writer Most of...
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