Altron backs DIRISA Student Datathon 2024

Altron partnered with the DIRISA Student Datathon challenge. Taking place from 1 – 4 December 2024 in Gqeberha, the event was designed to connect university students, researchers, and technology professionals to solve real-world challenges using data science. This...

Nokia launches 5G Banshee Flex Radio

Nokia has announced the release of the Nokia 5G Banshee Flex Radio, a mobile broadband edge network designed to meet the complex communication demands of modern warfare. As part of Nokia’s Tactical Solutions portfolio, this innovative 5G/LTE technology delivers...

What do you need to know about the Cybercrimes Act? 

In June this year, South Africans got yet another taste of how destructive criminal cyber-attacks can be. As the month drew to a close, the National Health Laboratory Service (NHLS) fell victim to a ransomware attack. By Zaakir Mohamed, director, head of corporate...

Third-party providers contribute to a culture of support and awareness

Cybersecurity is often viewed through the lens of technology – firewalls, encryption, and antivirus software are the tools we typically rely on to protect our digital environments. By Nemanja Kristic, operations manager: managed security services at Galix, and...

The metrics that drive successful loyalty programmes

In recent years, South African companies have turned to loyalty programmes as a more innovative way of retaining customers. By Frik van der Westhuizen founding member of LoyaltyPlus But as with any investment, it is important to effectively measure the return on...

Strategies for bridging the technical skills divide

Organisations around the world – including in South Africa – face significant recruitment challenges, chasing the best technical talent available from a limited resource pool. By Simon Bishop, global head of talent acquisition at SoftwareOne SoftwareOne’s...