Privacy company seeks SA resellers

TrackOFF, a US-consumer privacy company that builds tools to secure users’ identities and personal data, is looking for partnerships and resellers to help distribute and promote TrackOFF to end-users in southern Africa. TrackOFF currently works with partners...

Militaries ramp up use of unmanned vehicles

Militaries are becoming increasingly reliant on unmanned ground, sea and aerial vehicles to carry out dull, dirty and dangerous missions, according to new insights from IHS Markit. “Unmanned military ground, sea and air vehicle technology is evolving rapidly and...

EMEA sees decline in backup appliance market

MEA revenues for purpose-built backup appliance (PBBA) vendor declined 9% year over year to reach $195-million in the third quarter of 2016, according to International Data Corporation’s (IDC) Worldwide Quarterly Purpose-Built Backup Appliance Tracker. Capacity...
Tough year ahead, but it’s positive

Tough year ahead, but it’s positive

National Treasury expects South Africa’s GDP growth rate to be 1,3% for 2017. The outlook points to a tough year ahead for business – however, there are a few trends that promise a positive narrative for businesses during the year. “It isn’t...

Study shows higher attrition with digital consumers

There has been a 7% drop in customer retention compared to a one year ago, according to findings from a new survey by Verint Systems. The latest large-scale study of more than 24 000 consumers in 12 countries across nine industry sectors, conducted in partnership with...

Bad password habits put users at risk

Internet users across the globe are yet to master how to use passwords effectively to protect themselves online. Researc from Kaspersky Lab shows that people are putting their online safety at risk by making bad password decisions and simple password mistakes that may...