Embedded security to balance defence, compliance

Kathy Gibson is at the Mimecast Cyber Resilience Summit – In a rapidly-evolving threat environment, organisations still have to balance next-generation security with compliance. In the battle to stop bad things from happening, companies have had to layer on...

The changing nature of cyber threats

Kathy Gibson is at the Mimecast Cyber Resilience Summit – The only constant in the technology world is the pace of change. Companies like Mimecast – and their customers – have to keep abreast of the changing world and modify their own strategies to...

Five emerging technologies to watch

The 29 must-watch technologies on the Gartner Hype Cycle for Emerging Technologies, 2019 reveals five distinct emerging technology trends that create and enable new experiences, leveraging artificial intelligence (AI) and other constructs to enable organisations to...

Lessons from Asia on payment systems

The digital era is driving demand for more efficient, faster and better national payment systems, with many countries looking to transform and modernise their payment systems. A large-scale payments transformation needs a strong national imperative driven by...
A 10c TB test that can save lives

A 10c TB test that can save lives

News of a cure for the deadliest strain of tuberculosis is making headlines around the world. However, before treatment can begin, TB must first be diagnosed. Early detection has been a serious challenge for those suffering at various stages of this epidemic. Until...

Old operating systems expose users

Many consumers and businesses still rely on unsupported or near end-of-life operating systems (OS), according to Kaspersky research. While newer versions of such OS are available, around 30% of South African consumers still use either an unsupported or approaching end...