4 Ways to Tweet as a Visual Brand

Companies that rely on a visual or photographic web presence often find it difficult to convey their media on Twitter. Take, for instance, apparel brands that need to get social media eyes on their merchandise, or a design firm that seeks exposure. How can these types of businesses ensure that Twitter followers see their wares?   Ecommerce or design companies may prefer Facebook, due to its inherently visual and expansive nature. However, businesses these days can’t afford to bypass...

10Gbps broadband for universities

 South African universities and public research organisations will be connected to each other at a minimum speed of 10Gbps in just a few years, says deputy minister for higher education Hlengiwe Mkhize. She adds that this is as a result of at least a R886 million investment into the South African National Research and Education Network (Sanren) project since 2007. SA is ranked at 61 out of 138 countries worldwide on the network readiness index, according to the department. It notes that

Snaps on Maps: Google Wants to Send Photographers Inside Your Business

 Snaps on Maps: Google Wants to Send Photographers Inside Your Business   Google wants to get all up in your business — but in a good way.   The search giant just unveiled an expansion to its Business Photos program, which aims to put indoor images of businesses on Google Maps and Google Places profiles. The program now has a clear way to hook business owners up with local photographers with its “Trusted Photographers” in

Google’s Privacy Update: What You Need to Know

Google’s new privacy update that will allow the company to eventually integrate its products will kick in March 1.   Tuesday’s news that Google condensed its 70 privacy settings into one easier-to-understand and more transparent document, paves the way for the company to meld its products into a more integrated and intuitive user platform, i.e. Google needed to give itself permission to sync your products in the future.   Nothing will change tangibly on Ma