Be mindful with it comes to security

October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month, this comes at a time when cybersecurity awareness should be on everyone’s mind. The risk of attack has soared, according to Atlas VPN – 45% of organisations globally were impacted by recurring cyberattacks, malware...

Can hybrid working be truly sustainable?

As the hybrid workplace emerges and businesses are continuing to roll out new technologies to provide their employees with the right tools to work from home, there is a growing concern about the damaging impact that this could have on the environment. By Ronald Ravel,...

Private 5G redefines digital efficiency with network modernisation

From the network to the business. From the edge to the cloud. Dr Setumo Mohapi, MEA managed networks and collaboration services executive from Dimension Data, explains why it’s time to define success by design, with solutions that meet the demands of the...

Account takeover fraud on the rise

Banking fraud management has always been dynamic, fast paced, and complex, writes Toby Carlin, senior director: fraud, cyber and compliance at FICO. Fraudsters are constantly evolving their tactics to adapt to changes in the banking landscape and exploit weaknesses...

Lower sales could mean higher profits

Businesses don’t need to sell more products to increase revenues, they should rather focus on selling higher quality products with a longer life. The key lies in the circular economy, writes Wale Arewa, CEO of Xperien, which not only promises higher profits but...

Cellphone snatching on the rise

Opportunistic crime is on the rise and so is the trend of cellphone snatching. Brazen criminals are willing to risk life and limb to snatch a R20 000 smart phone and make off with it – phones left on tables right next to you in restaurants, in vehicles hooked up...