Passwords are 60: time for them to go

It’s been 60 years since passwords were first used at MIT and, if the number of breaches in the news are anything to go by, we are no more adept at managing our passwords than we were in 1961. But, while passwords are being phased out, IT leaders can fortunately...

Optimising customer experience starts with the data

Optimising customer experience (CX) by leveraging emerging and new technology results in a host of positive spin-offs for businesses but it must be approached in a methodical and strategic manner. Every intervention or technology application relies on how a business...

Old electronics cost more than new

Trying to stretch the IT budgets by delaying or avoiding new equipment acquisitions may be tempting, but older equipment costs more to maintain. By Wale Arewa, CEO of Xperien According to a Wipro survey, the optimal PC refresh lifecycle for both laptop and desktop PCs...

When is consent required to process your information?

The majority of organisations are not yet compliant with the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA) which becomes effective on 1 July this year. By Michelle Dickens, CEO of TPN According to a survey conducted by TPN Credit Bureau on how ready companies are for...

Connect enables realtime decision-making in construction

RIB CCS has launched Connect, a cloud-based data warehouse for its Candy and BuildSmart solutions which enables online information sharing between multiple stakeholders throughout an organisation. Connect is a one-stop-shop that allows users to access, process, manage...

Government has a responsibility to award spectrum fairly

Data is the world’s most valuable commodity and the government has a critical responsibility to release spectrum in a manner that guarantees entrance for new market players, lower costs and equitable distribution. This is the word from Ignition Telecoms CEO...