Is the SA manufacturing sector ready for Industry 4.0?

Is the SA manufacturing sector ready for Industry 4.0?

The manufacturing sector is South Africa’s fourth largest sector and a key driver of economic growth. However, industrialisation challenges in recent decades and the relatively slow adoption of new technologies have hampered the true potential of this industry....

African business leaders expect a start-up boom

African business leaders are predicting a boom in start-up businesses across the continent as the number of working age people launching new firms expands. According to new research for blockchain-based mobile network operator World Mobile, start-ups across the...

Firmware attacks a growing threat as hybrid work takes off

Changing workforce dynamics are creating new challenges for IT teams around firmware security, according to research from HP Wolf Security. As business workforces become increasingly distributed, IT leaders say it’s harder than ever to defend against firmware...

Growth in cyber attacks boosts endpoint security demand

The changing landscape and significant surge in cyber threats have contributed to the high demand for endpoint security solutions globally, according to Frost & Sullivan’s recent analysis. Endpoint security is the practice of using host-based software...

Which are the most dangerous US travel destinations for cybercrime?

Before departing for their holiday travels, tourists frequently assess a variety of health and physical safety precautions. However, only a few consider their online safety. In 2021, around 500 000 Americans were victims of cybercrime and lost an excess of $6-billion....

Make sure Social Media Day is risk free

Thursday 30 June is World Social Media Day, first launched by Mashable in 2010 to celebrate social media’s impact on global communication and now marked around the world. Almost 5-billion people use social media worldwide and there are more than 25-million...