Let Black Friday stand for great deals, not dark times

Black Friday got its name from the idea that retailers would, in a single day, shift their balance sheets from red to black. Unfortunately, black is now the mood left behind after bank balances and systems have been compromised due to cybercriminals taking advantage...

Cloud is the way to digitise commercial construction

There is a significant increase in investment in cloud computing within the commercial construction industry because the technology is recognised as the best way to facilitate digital transformation. This is according to Morag Evans, CEO Databuild, who says these...

Delving into container security

Container security is a fairly new technology, especially when viewed in the context of the speed of light technology changes in the fourth industrial revolution (4IR). Container technology itself is a topic that many security practitioners continue to find confusing,...

What does the rise of edge computing mean for cybersecurity?

As the number of users and devices connected at the ‘edge’ of a network continues to grow, organisations are increasingly distributing their computing ability and network resources closer to where those users and devices are located. By Prenesh Padayachee,...

Make sure you really are saving this Black Friday

Like many countries around the world, South Africa has adopted the concept of Black Friday, with the annual sale being one of the highlights of the year from a retail perspective. Statistics show that many South Africans look forward to the annual Black Friday sales...

Secure IoT devices to maximise their value

The Internet of Things (IoT) offers numerous opportunities for businesses to gain new insight, streamline processes and leverage additional sources of data. By Amritesh Anand, associate vice-president at In2IT Technologies However, anything that is connected to the...