The Latest Tech Features
How to invest savings to help grow your personal or business finances
By Alan Shannon, Executive: Client Engagement, Professional Banking and Small Business Services at Nedbank For years, we have all been told to save for a rainy day. Since the inception of the pandemic, there has been a need for business owners and professionals to...
Cable theft is not just a petty crime: How cable theft affects our communities
Cable theft is a form of organised crime that has had a significant impact on businesses, communities, and the economy. The South African Chamber of Commerce and Industry estimates that cable theft costs the SA economy between R5bn to R7bn a year. It affects the...
8 Troubleshooting tips for Bluetooth pairing and sharing
If you own an Android smartphone, chances are that you often need to connect it with accessories such as speakers, earphones, your car’s sound system or your notebook. The wireless communications standard that makes it possible is called Bluetooth. While the Bluetooth...
Q and A with Nicola Nell, Marketing Manager at Xiaomi in South Africa
Nicola Nell is a dedicated and experienced Marketing Professional with over 20 years of experience in the mobile telecommunications industry. She is committed and passionate about her work and defines herself as an incredibly strong team person. She believes that the...
Bracing for Cyber Cover in Today’s Data Era
By Michel Nader, Senior Regional Director – Data Protection & Cyber Recovery Solutions – MERAT, Dell Technologies In today’s always-on, always-connected economy, businesses are under pressure to enhance their cybersecurity strategy and prove to their customers...
Securing long-term success for South Africa’s SMBs
By Colin Timmis, General Country Manager, Xero SA The country’s SMBs have had a tough 18 months, and unfortunately it seems that challenges are set to continue. The first quarter of 2021 saw one of the highest jobless rates since records began – 32.6 percent – and the...
The connected continent
Africa is leading the way in mobile money, and it will change banking as we know it
Incredible Internet statistics that will blow your mind
By Matthew Campbell, Head of SME and FTTH at SEACOM Have you ever stopped to wonder just how much time we spend on the Internet? If like, many South Africans, you use the Internet to connect with loved ones, pay bills, shop, stream, work, or even browse the web...
Why SMB food and beverage manufacturers need industry-relevant ERP
ERP adoption has accelerated since the 1990s, and with this came the opportunity to focus on particular industries. This development recognised that to drive high performance in the face of increasing complexity and uncertainty, businesses need tools and...
In the cloud economy, reskilling is key to sustainable growth
By Richard Chambers, Area Vice President, Africa & MED, Salesforce As we emerge from the global pandemic, the need for connection and collaboration in every sphere of life is fuelling the expansion of cloud computing. Companies are looking for new ways to...