VPNs vs Torrents: taking ownership of internet engagement
By Press Release 10 August 2016According to BDO Cyber Lab's Graham Croock, the internet has proven to be one of the most significant inventions of our history, however, the unlimited access to communication and information the internet has expedited, has also... FULL STORY >
First impression of the Galaxy Note 7
By Robin-Leigh Chetty 4 August 2016Following Samsung's unveiling of the Galaxy Note 7, we got some time to try out the new phablet. Here's our initial assessment. FULL STORY >
Hands-on with the Cat S60 smartphone
By Mike Joubert 29 July 2016If you’re reading this in a coffee shop sipping a skinny mocha Frappuccino, the Cat S60 smartphone is probably not for you. FULL STORY >
WhatsApp reportedly does not fully remove deleted chats
By Robin-Leigh Chetty 29 July 2016According to iOS researcher Jonathan Zdziarski the Instant Messaging app's software retains and stores forensic traces of deleted chats. FULL STORY >
People analytics: HR and Geeks are working together, supercharging business performance
By Press Release 28 July 2016A few years ago, the tech and statistics geeks revolutionised the ways in which corporate marketing departments work. Now, they’re set to do the same to the human resources (HR) function, notes Coenette... FULL STORY >
City of Joburg and Microsoft South Africa partner to train one million people in digital literacy
By Press Release 27 July 2016Aiming to teach one million Johannesburg citizens the necessary digital skills for today's jobs, the City of Joburg and Microsoft Soth Africa have partnered to assist the Vulindlel'eJozi Youth... FULL STORY >
The Solar Impulse 2 airplane has completed its flight around the world
By Robin-Leigh Chetty 26 July 2016A little over one year since it set off from Abu Dhabi, the Solar Impulse 2 has completed its flight around the world, powered solely by the sun. FULL STORY >
Breaking down the walls of isolation to beat cybercrime
By Press Release 20 July 2016Cyber 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 >
Software AG harmonises data transfer in Lidl’s application system landscape
By Press Release 19 July 2016Data exchange around the world in just about real time thanks to an integration platform for Lidl’s electronic retail information system. FULL STORY >
Legitimate remote access software used to propagate Lurk gang trojan
By Press Release 18 July 2016While researching the dangerous banking trojan, Lurk, Kaspersky Lab security experts have found that criminals behind this malware used legitimate software for infection purposes. While unsuspecting users were installing... FULL STORY >
Canon launches new flagship, intelligent Multifunctional Printers
By Press Release 18 July 2016Canon, world leader in imaging solutions, today announces the release of its next generation multifunctional devices, the imageRUNNER ADVANCE C5500 Series. FULL STORY >
Lucasfilm is working on VR movie centred around Darth Vader
By Robin-Leigh Chetty 18 July 2016With David S. Goyer penning the piece, Lucasfilms' Industrial Light and Magic studio is working on an original Star Wars story with Lord Vader at its core. FULL STORY >
BDO Cyber Lab recovers substantial data after client hit by latest ‘Cryptolock Legion’ virus
By Press Release 13 July 2016A prominent South African law firm’s entire IT system was shut down by a recent Cyber attack - the much feared Cryptolock Legion virus. FULL STORY >
Twitter increases GIF size limit on web to 15 MB, still 5 MB on mobile for now
By Robin-Leigh Chetty 12 July 2016Tripling the current GIF file size allowed on its platform, Twitter now allows users to upload up to 15 MB GIFs when using a web browser. Still limited to 5 MB when on mobile. FULL STORY >
Interview: The future and fate of photography (Part 2)
By Ryan Noik 7 July 2016Hitendra Naik, director of innovation, Middle East, Turkey and Africa at Intel answers our questions about the future of photography, what we can expect from cameras and the state of the artform. FULL STORY >
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