AfricaCom is expanding. Traditionally a primarily telecommunications focused event, the conference this year will become more of a diverse festival that encompasses telecommunications (still) but with an additional focus on technology and the... FULL STORY >

Cyber criminology for financial gain continues to be an escalating global trend but education, being prepared and proactive will go a long way to beating the cyber criminals, notes Graham Croock, director, IT Audit, Risk at Cyber Lab BDO. FULL STORY >

While there has been much talk about smart cities, one of the most cogent discussion of the benefits, challenges and complexity associated with smart cities has come from EMC and IDC at a recent round table event in Sandton. FULL STORY >

Digital transformation isn’t just a jargon term that can be thrown around and magically things change. It needs to be embraced as a complete paradigm shift within organisation: fully thought through, meticulously planned and carefully... FULL STORY >

Worldwide IT spending is forecast to be flat in 2016, totaling $3.41 trillion, according to Gartner, Inc. FULL STORY >

Many South African businesses will face a stiff challenge in meeting their accreditation targets as they prepare for their first audits under the stricter Revised Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment Codes that came into effect on 1 May 2015,... FULL STORY >

During these tough economic times, businesses have more incentive to start reviewing their systems and processes to find ways to become more profitable. Sage One International's Steven Cohen believes mobility might be the... FULL STORY >

Hiring fresh graduates or juniors can be more beneficial to your business than most people think. And it’s not just because their salary demands are generally low. FULL STORY >

This new type of worker, the chameleon, can adapt to change, learn new skills in a short space of time and seamlessly move from assignment to assignment. Heidi Duvenage, head at Sage Talent Solutions, details how they can help... FULL STORY >

The internet is transitioning from being a ‘nice to have’ to being a necessary utility for both business and home users, making it imperative it for internet connections to be fast and stable, according to Calvin Collett, CEO at iConnect... FULL STORY >

Financial fraud is still a huge threat to both enterprises and small & medium businesses, Sage Pay's Donovan Marais identifies ways to fight it. FULL STORY >

Despite four pieces of legislation and one policy to combat cybercriminals, BDO's Graham Croock and Phukubje Pierce Masithela Attorneys' Lucien Pierce believe SA is still lacking in terms of cybersecurity law. FULL STORY >

Daryl Blundell, managing director, Sage SSB (Start-up and small business) provides five security tips that will help keep your business’s online store safe. FULL STORY >

A new survey focusing on cybersecurity, released by RSA, the Security Division of EMC, has revealed a number of interesting and alarming findings with regards to the security landscape and how it impacts on businesses. FULL STORY >

Innovation in Africa, its potential impact on the SA economy and new business models for growth will be discussed in Midrand this week. Local and global speakers will share case studies and... FULL STORY >