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Techtron, based in Cape Town and focussing on Premium IT Support Solutions has expanded their service offerings to their clients with the roll-out of Mobile Device Management.  As today’s IT service management solutions need to account for mobile devices and on-the-go employees. This means you need solid mobile device management software that lets them be more productive by using their preferred...

For over a decade, Information and Communications Technology (ICT) has been the topic of discussion in developing and developed countries. With the birth of various disruptive technologies and digitally-based occupations, ICT has made its mark and will continue to immerse itself in various industries to transform old norms and practices for both work-related and leisure activities. ICT integration has also...

Google is known for being a gamechanger and is always coming up with fresh new concepts that are made to make our lives simpler and more convenient. One of their latest apps combines Google Drive and Google Photos are just a few of the applications Google has made to make our lives easier. Normally, you’d have to save your important...

  Unlike physical attacks that begin and escalate over a period of time, cyberattacks take mere seconds. Recent global cyberattacks came as both a shock and a wake-up call when up to 99 countries, including South Africa, were held ransom to these computer-generated assaults. The world of technology and computers is changing and expanding every day which leads to a...

A couple of weeks ago, hotels, universities, businesses and hospitals became the target of a series of cyber attacks. The repercussions were vast, putting many businesses and individuals at risk – and, where hospitals are concerned, even resulted in several deaths. Cyber attacks are not the only cause of data loss, though. Data loss can be a result of human...

Nowadays, all we’re hearing is bitcoin this and bitcoin that. But what actually is bitcoin and what’s so special about it? This article will enlighten you about cryptocurrency and how it all works. What is crypto-currency? Cryptocurrency is a virtual currency that is created from an encrypted code and a unique hash algorithm. It is a step in the evolution...

“It has become appallingly obvious that our technology has exceeded our humanity” – Albert Einstein Maybe Einstein was onto something, maybe he was not. However, we do live in the digital age whether you agree or not; and you will find that what Eric Schmidt and Jared Cohen talk about in The New Digital Age is very much a reality...

To adapt and compete in the current global economic conditions, South Africa will need an arsenal of skills to equip itself against the aggressive global competition. Information Communications Technology (ICT) is one those skills that are fundamental in growing, developing and equipping a country to compete with the economy giants. The ICT sector is one of SA’s crucial GDP contributors....

Techtron based in Cape Town and focussing on Premium IT Support Solutions today announced it has achieved Silver Small and Mid Market Cloud Solutions competency, demonstrating its ability to meet Microsoft customers’ evolving needs in today’s dynamic business environment....

A vast majority of small companies rely on the latest technology to run efficiently. For these companies, making smart IT decisions can affect daily operations, as well as long-term success. Here are 4 common IT mistakes that small companies should avoid:   1. Failing to Plan for Growth Many small companies fail to properly account for IT within their growth...

We live in the age where our gadgets are interconnected, integrating our personal lives with our digital ones. Unfortunately, this has left us more vulnerable to hacks and other variants of cybercrimes where your entire life can be undone in just a second or with the click of a few buttons. We have reached the point where it is paramount...

These fake Dropbox emails look legitimate, but they’re both phishing scams that work differently. One tries to steal your Dropbox password with an order request that looks like it’s from an actual company. The other tries to steal your email password with a fake file sharing request. Help coworkers recognize phishing attacks and get tips on blocking these in your...