Youngsters need these skills to get ahead in the tech industry

Software developers are in greater demand than ever before because of how rapidly the world is evolving. The rise of remote working, e-commerce, artificial intelligence and cloud computing means that software developers are, and will continue to be, at the coalface of...

Stay digitally secure this holiday season

This holiday season, checking off that gift list will look a little different than in past years. Given the spike in digital activity predicted over the holidays, cybercriminals, too, will be making their lists and checking them twice this year. By Aamir Lakhani,...

Simple data protection tips could save millions

South Africa has in recent times become a playground for cybercriminal activities, with syndicates targeting South Africans, companies, and organisations, stealing personal data by hacking into computer systems and causing data breaches. This poses a threat to the...

These are some data security trends for 2023

Data is the new oil, the lifeblood of businesses – without access to critical data and systems, companies will stall at the roadside while their competitors race ahead. This is according to Byron Horn-Botha, Business Unit Head Arcserve Southern Africa, who...

5G technologies: what do businesses need to know?

The global rollout of the 5G network promises to be transformative, with unprecedented levels of speed, capacity and potential – but the interdependent nature of the technologies involved also brings a proliferation of risks. Allianz Global Corporate &...

Can virtual BPO operations remedy the jobs crisis

Before Covid-19 came along, work was a place. Today, work is an activity, and loosening the physical shackles of having employees sit at desks in specific locations may help unleash a new wave of prosperity and employment for South Africa and the entire continent. By...