In China, connectivity nurtures new models

China, well-known for being the world’s top technology manufacturer, is rapidly becoming a leading designer of digital products, services, and business models, a seismic shift in focus that’s being enabled by its world-class communications infrastructure...

Otel to be merged with Huge Networks

Following the acquisition of independent telco Otel, Huge Group is merging the company’s operations with its network business, Huge Networks. Otel is a nationwide provider of Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) and broadband Infrastructure-as-a-Service...

eHomeAffairs unavailable until Monday

The Department of Home Affairs has announced that its online applications portal, eHomeAffairs, will not be available for clients wishing to apply online for smart ID cards and passports until Monday 18 March 2019 due to system maintenance. Only clients intending to...

SA software firms primed for outsourced development

An increasing number of international companies are realising the benefits of outsourcing software development to South Africa, which is excellent news for the local industry. According to a leading software development company, over recent years South Africa has...

Cyber incidents biggest risk for financial services

For the second year in a row – with a response rate of 46% versus 51% last year – cyber incidents top the list as the financial services industry’s biggest risks. This is according to the eighth Allianz Risk Barometer 2019, an annual survey on global...
Poor management adds to mines’ cybersecurity risk

Poor management adds to mines’ cybersecurity risk

A massive 88% of mining companies globally are recognising the threat of cybersecurity risk within mine sites, and are increasing their investment in operational technology (OT) systems security – however, disjointed management leads to poor management...