Tag: data

As businesses seek increased agility, the case for silos weakens

Information drives decision making so why are divisions within businesses guarding data so closely?

Microsoft open-sources its COVID-19-related threat intelligence data

As cybercriminals try to take advantage of COVID-19 for attacks, Microsoft has released new data for security researchers to make use of.

Vodacom’s data network is growing fast and digital services help

Data traffic at Vodacom grew a staggering 66 percent for the year showcasing that “hunger for data” we often hear so much about.

Cell C zero-rates data costs for 10 local universities during lockdown, with plans to add more

To assist students when it comes to data costs during lockdown, Cell C has zero-rated data at a number of local universities.

Are the privacy concerns about Apple/Google’s COVID-19 tracing app warranted?

The collaborative efforts have raised questions about privacy and security, but is there any real cause for concern?

Google’s Mobility Report shows how South Africans are responding to COVID-19 lockdown

The firm is using its Google Maps data to see how citizens in different parts of the globe are adhering to their respective countries’ lockdowns.

FNB Connect gives customers 1GB and cuts data prices by up to 55%

Price changes mean FNB Connect customers can pick up 1GB of data for just R59.

Cell C provides some clarity on its Lifeline Package, but you won’t like it

The confusion surrounding Cell C’s Lifeline package has been eased somewhat but we have to wonder why it was announced now.

Vodacom’s adjusted data bundle pricing is in effect

Vodacom’s discounted data rates mean 50MB of data will now cost just R12.

The Cell C Lifeline Package doesn’t offer customers in need all that much

Many of the services included in the package are already offered by Cell C for free, without the need to apply.

Cell C doubles available data on its All-In-One bundles during SA lockdown

The network has offered some respite to customers stuck at home during lockdown.

MTN responds to calls for data price reductions

MTN has said that data prices will be cut by as much as 50 percent from 15th April.

Icasa is engaging with networks and broadcasters to open up services

Icasa is also exploring opening up TV Whitespaces so rural communities have access to broadband services during the state of national disaster.

Telkom zero-rates websites for South African tertiary institutions

The move comes as a result of the coronavirus outbreak, and would prove students with greater access.

All the free services and discounts coming to Vodacom on 1st April

A 30-day 1GB data bundle will now cost you R99 down from R149.

MTN launches 30 day data bundles specifically for tourists

The deal is available exclusively to tourists who don’t want to use roaming while travelling in South Africa.

Brexit could result in loss of GDPR protection for UK-based Google users

There is yet another aspect of Brexit that the UK and tech companies must contend with.

It is finally time to start acting on POPIA says Xperien

The looming commencement date means local businesses must start preparing for POPIA.