Should cybersecurity be linked to executive incentives?

Following major cyber-attacks, some large organisations around the world have started attaching cybersecurity assurance metrics to their executives’ short-term incentive plans (STIPs). According to Fortinet’s 2024 Cybersecurity Skills Gap Report, approximately 50% of...

Tourism could be a catalyst for economic growth

As the economy starts to show some green shoots, Tourism Month offers a good opportunity to start collaborating about how to realise this sector’s enormous potential. By Ross Volk, MD of MSC Cruises South Africa I don’t think it’s an exaggeration to say that tourism...

Makor ERP boosts efficiency at Xperien

Companies are continuously seeking innovative solutions to streamline their operations and enhance productivity. For Xperien, an IT Asset Disposition (ITAD) solutions provider, this quest for governance and operational excellence led to the implementation of the Makor...

The potential for augmented reality on your smartphone

The term ‘augmented reality’ (AR) was coined more than three decades ago and basic AR apps for mobile devices have been around since at least 2008. Yet, despite the hype from app developers and technology manufacturers, many consumers have wondered what all the fuss...

How cybersecurity in the construction industry is evolving

The increasing connectedness of the world means cyber threats have become a daily occurrence. No sector is safe as cybercriminals look to exploit any weakness to compromise infrastructure and systems, and steal data. Organisations in the construction industry, often...

Talent and tech critical for strategic AI success

Moving from consuming AI to using it for competitive advantage requires laying the right foundation, writes Michael Langeveld, head of technology and business development at HPE Emirates and Africa. AI has been generating a great deal of excitement around its...