SA companies battle to unlock data opportunities

Companies face a struggle to extract value from data, as systems come under pressure, not only amidst Covid-19, but also from growing demand. This is among the findings from a new report from Aruba, a Hewlett Packard Enterprise company, which includes the results of a...

Amazon to take on another 3 000 SA service agents

Amazon has announced the creation of 3 000 new virtual jobs in South Africa this year. The roles will range from customer service associates to technical experts who will work virtually and provide 24/7 support to Amazon customers in North America and Europe. The...

Security and risk spend set for growth

Worldwide spending on information security and risk management technology and services will continue to grow through 2020, although at a lower rate than previously forecast, according to Gartner. Information security spending is expected to grow 2,4% to reach...

Gaming-related web attacks up more than 50% in April

Cybercriminals have been exploiting the increased popularity in video games during lockdown to launch attacks. In April, the daily number of blocked attempts to direct Kaspersky users to malicious sites that exploit the gaming theme increased by 54% when compared to...

Workforce upskilling should still be a key priority

Companies focused on expanding their employees’ skills and are ahead of their peers on the upskilling curve, are more optimistic about their future, according to research by PwC. The PwC report, “Talent Trends 2020 – Upskilling: Building confidence...

Global spending on IT devices to plunge by $108bn

The coronavirus outbreak has caused a global IT spending to slip 8% this year, with thousands of companies cutting their technology and service budgets and financing only essential IT costs. Although the entire sector is forecast to shrink, IT devices and data center...