SA’s personal computing device market takes a knock
In the MEA region, South Africa experienced the biggest decline in shipments of personal computing devices year-on-year during the first quarter.
Tourism sector urged to turn digital for resurgence
The revival of the hospitality industry can be hastened with ICT as an enabler, says the Pan African Chamber of Commerce.
MTN SA sees double-digit data traffic growth under lockdown
The mobile operator has experienced a 51% growth in data traffic since February, as data usage for video and online corporate activity surges.
Podcast: Effects of COVID-19 on TMT sector
Webber Wentzel experts unpack issues related to tracking and tracing, among other concerns.
COVID-19 catapults ICT adoption in government
The pandemic fast-tracked ICT processes within the public sector that would have otherwise taken a long time to be realised, says GovChat CEO Eldrid Jordaan.
Malicious mobile apps double in number
Nine of the top 10 malicious apps were at some stage available on Google Play.
Companies race to roll out IOT-based COVID-19 screening apps
SA witnesses a slew of new IOT smart applications introduced to facilitate coronavirus screening, monitoring and employee management processes.
ICT tenders: Braving briefings
The National Tender Bulletin sees the return of tender briefings despite COVID-19 restrictions.
Bolt to add more COVID-19 specialist vehicles
The ride-hailing company plans to install protection measures in a further 4 000 vehicles registered on its platform.
Fibre provider Frogfoot intensifies Bloem connections
The company’s biggest growth in the city was seen in March and April, with the national lockdown resulting in an influx of orders.
Podcast: The effect of COVID-19 on cyber security and cyber breaches
In this podcast, Webber Wentzel experts discuss several issues relevant to business in managing the risks associated with cyber crime.
SA tries to contain threats as COVID shakes up security
Criminals use social engineering tactics because it is usually easier to exploit a person’s natural inclination to trust, says Simeon Tassev, MD and QSA at Galix.