by Kathy Gibson | Jan 30, 2017 | Trends and Analysis
It’s already obvious that the Internet of Things (IoT) is going to be the next big thing, and companies that embrace the technologies that make up IoT – and start to add value – will be the ones that succeed in 2017 and beyond. By Kathy Gibson Acer Africa’s Glenn du...
by Kathy Gibson | Oct 10, 2016 | Trends and Analysis
The beer in my glass was just about to reach Two Rand Tango level (almost empty) and I sighed. Regular readers will know that the Two Rand Tango is a R2.00 tip for poor service at The Local. Not no tip, but one that is so desultory as to be recognised for the insult...
by Kathy Gibson | Oct 10, 2016 | Trends and Analysis
Ransomware is one of the most prevalent and terrifying security threats today, and it is on the rise, with stories of new types and infections hitting the headlines on a daily basis. It is also fast becoming one of the most profitable areas of cybercrime for hackers....
by Kathy Gibson | Oct 10, 2016 | Trends and Analysis
I sat at the unfamiliar dark wooden table in my usual spot at The Local and gazed around me. It stood out among the other assembled faux white marble tables like the gap in a six-year-old’s front teeth. Was Carlos the Jackal setting me up for something? A distinct...
by Kathy Gibson | Oct 10, 2016 | Trends and Analysis
The question of education and the role that can or should be played by the information technology (IT) industry in this field if human endeavour (this month’s cover story) is a multi-facetted and potentially hugely complex subject that can hardly be dealt with to any...
by Kathy Gibson | Sep 7, 2016 | Trends and Analysis
The explosive arrival of Max Verstappen on the Formula One scene has again demonstrated how truly talented drivers are able to scale the ladder to motorsport’s pinnacle two (or more) steps at a time. By Graham Duxbury Since graduating from karting, Verstappen only...
