Women in Tech series: We all need to encourage girls to pursue STEM careers
By Industry Contributor 14 August 2020In honour of Women's Month, and the ever-important issue of making tech more appealing to women, SAS' Kelly Lu unpacks why girls need to be encouraged to pursue STEM careers and dispels some common myths. FULL STORY >
Microsoft launches hackathon to tackle gender-based violence
By Staff Writer 11 August 2020Microsoft South Africa, together with leading gender-based violence NPO partners, 1000 Women Trust and TEARS Foundation, have launched the Safe@Home Hackathon to address gender-based violence in South Africa. FULL STORY >
Hope amid the chaos: Microsoft investment a boost for sustainability in SA’s agricultural sector
By Ryan Noik 4 August 2020Amid all the distressing global news of chaos that seems to be running rampant at present, here’s some heartening local news - Microsoft South Africa has announced an investment of up to R40... FULL STORY >
The Security Chromosome - Why limited gender diversity in cybersecurity poses a risk to industry
By Staff Writer 3 August 2020In 2019, a report released by Cybersecurity Ventures found that women represented around 20% of the global cybersecurity workforce. Anna Collard, MD at KnowBe4 Africa, wants to encourage women to... FULL STORY >
Asus launches latest gaming and content creation notebook behemoth
By Ryan Noik 31 July 2020ASUS Republic of Gamers (ROG) has launched its latest ROG Zephyrus Duo 15 notebook in South Africa this week, for serious gamers, streamers and professional creators. FULL STORY >
Lockdown does not mean vacation: APT groups continue to update and diversify their arsenal
By Staff Writer 31 July 2020According to Kaspersky, the COVID-19 pandemic is actively being used as bait for many threat campaigns, large and small. FULL STORY >
2020 BCX Digital Innovation Awards entries now open
By Staff Writer 31 July 2020BCX is calling eligible South African businesses to enter the 2020 BCX Digital Innovation Awards, which recognise Digital Innovation Excellence in South Africa. FULL STORY >
How COVID-19 propelled education into the age of the 4IR
By Press Release 30 July 2020Will COVID-19 ultimately be one of the strongest catalysts towards futureproofing our workforce? FULL STORY >
Kaspersky: 84% of South African parents use their gadgets to entertain their child when they travel
By Staff Writer 28 July 2020Ahead of travelling beginning to return to some degree of normality, hopefully in the near future, Kaspersky has revealed some travel patterns of parents and their children on the go. FULL STORY >
Microsoft: Graduates, AI is coming to bring you jobs
By Ryan Noik 28 July 2020Today, Microsoft and the Central University of Technology (CUT), Free State, announced Microsoft’s Artificial Intelligence programme (AI) to address the demand in the province, and South Africa in general. FULL STORY >
Tech partnerships offer best options for African development
By Staff Writer 24 July 2020Technology offers the best opportunity for Africa’s advancement, was one of the main messages emerging from a webinar hosted by the University of Johannesburg. FULL STORY >
Lenovo introduces Legion gaming phone for gamers looking for 5G, powerful performance
By Staff Writer 24 July 2020Pop-up camera, dual batteries, 5G and Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 Plus 5G makes for mouth-watering offer for gamers. FULL STORY >
Reason to hope: Covid-19 testing shortfall tackled by local genomics lab
By Ryan Noik 22 July 2020How do we stop the spread of the Covid-19 pandemic? Through testing and collaboration, apparently, as Microsoft and the Centre for Proteomic & Genomic Research are demonstrating. FULL STORY >
COVID-19 accelerates need for data science skills and strategies for local business
By Industry Contributor 20 July 2020Instead of abandoning their data management strategies in the face of the Covid-19 pandemic, businesses should be leaning into them, with the need for data science skills actually increasing, argues Shaun... FULL STORY >
World Youth Skills day highlights the importance of skills development
By Industry Contributor 17 July 2020World Youth Skills day earlier this week shone a light on a critical issue, not just to combating unemployment, but ensuring a positive future for the country. Dell Technology's Doug Woolley gives his insight. FULL STORY >
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