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What happens when your domain name is taken? The benefit of using a unique TLD

Marketing Technologies

What happens when your domain name is taken? The benefit of using a unique TLD

.com or .co.za allows for a blank slate when it comes to marketing and can be used and understood in any language across the globe.

By Andri Johnston • 4 min read • Thu, 23rd Nov 2017

Enterprise database security the answer to complying with the POPI Act

Enterprise database security the answer to complying with the POPI Act

Over 30 million South Africans have had their personal information leaked online, in the biggest breach of its kind in the country's history.

By Andri Johnston • 4 min read • Thu, 9th Nov 2017

Uber, Airbnb and the problem with South Africa's sharing economy

Uber, Airbnb and the problem with South Africa's sharing economy

In September 2017, it was announced that Uber's private hire licence as a ride-hauling app would not be renewed in London.

By Andri Johnston • 4 min read • Thu, 2nd Nov 2017

eCommerce apps - Worth the expense or a waste of time?

Marketing Technologies

eCommerce apps - Worth the expense or a waste of time?

The eCommerce market in South Africa will amount to US$2.7 billion in 2017 with an annual expected growth rate of 14.2%.

By Andri Johnston • 4 min read • Mon, 16th Oct 2017

Will newcomer internet provider Rain reign supreme?

Unified Communications

Will newcomer internet provider Rain reign supreme?

The new internet provider is taking the slow and steady route to win over the South African market, but will it be enough?.

By Andri Johnston • 4 min read • Mon, 18th Sep 2017