Consulting standardisation experts are more relevant than ever

By now most people know that artificial intelligence tools are based on machine learning mechanisms collating large amounts of information. By Muhammad Ali, MD of WWISE The integrity of data, information and controls related to confidentiality are the key aspects in...

Transform your home into a haven from load shedding

With electricity costs rising and load shedding likely to be a part of life for the foreseeable future, South African homeowners are looking at how they can be more energy-wise. By Rami Osman, director for corporate sales and marketing at MediaTek Middle East and...

Fintechs’ role in identity and financial security

In the past year, identity theft has skyrocketed – a worldwide trend that has not gone unnoticed by the public. A report from earlier this year showed that consumers are looking for more security from their banks: 56% want more security measures for non-routine...

What works, what doesn’t in cybersecurity training

Despite technological advances in cybersecurity, humans remain the weakest link in companies’ security strategies – and social media isn’t helping. Tony Walt, co-founder and director at Port443, comments: “Staff training is essential for...

Tackle payment fraud head-on in mining and construction

As one of the top 10 mining countries in the world, South Africa’s economy relies heavily on this industry as well as those closely related to it, such as construction. Yet this also makes these industries attractive targets for cyber criminals. The mining...

Shift focus to delivering value to clients

Businesses today are too preoccupied with measuring workplace productivity by managing people’s time and evaluating their performance. However, this fixation often detracts from understanding customer needs and delivering quality outcomes. Coach and trainer,...