Windows 10 on 14 million devices after first 24 hours
By Robin-Leigh Chetty 31 July 2015It has been a frantic first few days for Windows 10, but the feedback is very positive according to Microsoft. After the first 24 hours, an estimated 14 million devices already have it. FULL STORY >
Cloud technology the key for SA businesses to compete globally
By Staff Writer 31 July 2015The US Deloitte 2014 Report on Technology, conducted amongst mid-market business executives, revealed that 39% of the respondents believed that cloud technology has the potential to produce the greatest productivity gains for their... FULL STORY >
Windows 10 free upgrade officially rolls out to 190 countries today
By Robin-Leigh Chetty 29 July 2015Having made the announcement that Windows 10 would be released on 29 July, now Microsoft has kept to its word, and begun rolling out the free upgrade to 190 countries. FULL STORY >
Is South Africa ready for smart cities?
By Staff Writer 29 July 2015The concept of the ‘smart city’ is growing in popularity as more and more connected technologies emerge. FULL STORY >
Relevant innovation at an executive level is key to competitive differentiation
By Staff Writer 27 July 2015In a world where products and services have become increasingly commoditised, organisations are faced with the challenge of finding a competitive edge to gain and maintain market share. FULL STORY >
IP PBX hacking can cripple your business
By Staff Writer 24 July 2015Unsuspecting VoIP customers are often surprised when they receive outrageous phone bills, especially when their telephone service providers do not explain the risks of toll fraud (PBX hacking). International fraudsters are constantly hijacking telephone... FULL STORY >
Hot New Trailers - Dragon Ball Z: Resurrection F
By Robin-Leigh Chetty 23 July 2015While the new Dragon Ball TV series is running in Japan, English-speaking audiences can look forward to a new DBZ movie entitled Resurrection F, which sees the return of Frieza. FULL STORY >
Q&A, Mark Bradshaw, SNAPnSAVE
By Robin-Leigh Chetty 22 July 2015Having recently made a debut in the local retail and app space, we chat to SNAPnSAVE CEO Mark Bradshaw about its development and the disruptive effect of digital coupons. FULL STORY >
UPS vs AVR and why your business needs both
By Staff Writer 21 July 2015Given the current and very real power crisis in South Africa, and the fact that it is set to continue for the foreseeable future, a generator coupled with an Uninterruptable Power Supply (UPS) is fast becoming essential equipment for both businesses... FULL STORY >
Conferencing in the cloud growing trend for business communication
By Staff Writer 20 July 2015Communication is often the lifeline of a small or medium-sized business (SME) as it keeps the company connected with its employees, partners and suppliers and ensures that all stakeholders are on the same page FULL STORY >
Win with Castrol and Vuvu-Lyza
By Staff Writer 20 July 2015Attention all Cape Town-based TechSmart readers! Castrol is offering two sets of tickets to this weekend's (26 July) Cape Town Cup, as well as transport being taken care by Uber, as Castrol promotes is Vuvu-lyza breathalyser. FULL STORY >
Bungie revamping weapon system in latest Destiny 2.0 update
By Robin-Leigh Chetty 17 July 2015Ever-evolving and fine-tuning, the team at Bungie is set to make large-scale changes to the weapons system for Destiny in its latest 2.0 update. FULL STORY >
Microsoft BizSpark Champions Tech Entrepreneurship in SA
By Staff Writer 14 July 2015Microsoft, through its BizSpark programme, has now opened up a world of untapped opportunities for over 1600 South African start-ups, who have in turn created over 300 jobs. FULL STORY >
Interview: Abri Kriegler, Canon South Africa
By Mike Joubert 14 July 2015The popularity of superzooms, the surprising growth in entry-level DSLRs and the SA market’s problem with mirrorless. TechSmart had an enlightening talk with Abri Kriegler, Canon Product Manager: DSC and Consumer Video PM. FULL STORY >
Clock strikes twelve on Windows Server 2003 support
By Staff Writer 14 July 2015At the stroke of midnight, the final chapter will have been written on one of the most widely deployed operating system in Microsoft’s history, as support ends for Windows Server 2003. FULL STORY >
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