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...
by Kathy Gibson | Sep 7, 2016 | Trends and Analysis
To most business owners, the term ‘budget’ is something of a dirty word, as it is always difficult to balance it out so that a little more of it falls on the right side of the ledger. In order to achieve this, businesses need to seek out those opportunities where they...
