What security trends to look out for in 2017

Every year we see the security landscape evolve, with attacks becoming more sophisticated and targeted.  Today everyone is at risk of becoming a victim of an online attack; businesses large and small as well as at home users, says Carey van Vlaanderen, CEO at ESET...

Purpose-built appliances decline in Q3

Worldwide purpose-built backup appliance (PBBA) factory revenues were down 7,9% year over year, totaling $737,5-million in the third quarter of 2016 (3Q16). According to the International Data Corporation (IDC) Worldwide Quarterly Purpose-Built Backup Appliance...

Indulge in a digital detox this holiday season

Due to technological advancements in the modern business environment creating an “always on” environment, many of us find it hard to truly switch off and relax – even during holidays or down time, writes Lyndy van den Barselaar, MD of Manpower South Africa. For most...

Human behaviour still the biggest risk

Human behaviour is still the largest security threat. While businesses were investing to develop broad and mature cybersecurity capabilities, many security officers are uncertain about the most effective technologies and capabilities to focus on. “Cybersecurity no...

Merchants to enhance Global Service Centre

Merchants will officially be managing the Dimension Data Global Service Centre (GSC). “While technical help desk teams have a very specific task to fulfil in resolving what can be difficult technical issues, there is still a need to ensure there is a positive end user...
Telkom ploughs R1bn into BCX

Telkom ploughs R1bn into BCX

Telkom will provide R1-billion to Business Connexion (BCX) as working capital to settle debts and fund further expansion. In a statement, Telkom says: “This is aligned with our announced strategy of integrating our enterprise business with BCX as our go-to-market...