Stay ahead of ransomware and bad actors

Data is arguably the most important business asset today, and it is also the chief target of ransomware, which, along with other cybercrime activities, is trending upward at an alarming rate. By Kate Mollett, regional director at Commvault Africa Faced with...

SA needs more wind power now to tackle its energy crisis

“…Persistent load shedding is impeding our recovery… We know that without a reliable supply of electricity, businesses cannot grow, assembly lines cannot run, crops cannot be irrigated, and basic services are interrupted”, said H.E. President...

Tech can accelerate the African renewable energy industry

Africa is ripe for renewable energy innovation, with the adoption of wind and solar resources a key solution to addressing energy security. According to the World Economic Forum, as of 2019, the electricity access rate was 46% with 570-million people not having...

Innovations that will drive success in the new era

Regardless of the industry or size, digital transformation has become an essential component of all businesses across the world. By Sarthak Rohal, vice-president: IT services at In2IT Technologies Following Covid-19, businesses have had to adapt to a new working...

How SMEs can keep their customers happy

Everyone hates bad customer service, but it’s amazing how many companies continue to get it wrong. Why do companies keep failing to meet customer expectations, even while putting so much effort into getting it right? Nadine Martin, head of business operations at...

The anatomy of a scam

The rise in finance and accounting cybercrime through phishing and Business Email Compromise (BEC) has made headlines with massive implications for South African companies with gaps in their payment systems. “However, robust financial controls together with...