Five cyber threats to watch out for in 2022

In 2022, threats are unlikely to slow down. If your network and security tools were not up to the task of protecting your organisation in 2021, it is not going to be any better in 2022. By Derek Manky, chief: security insights and global threat alliances at...

Flexibility is the key to remote working

Today’s workforce is increasingly seeking more flexibility to work from anywhere and from any device without sacrificing productivity or security. By Garry Ackerman, CEO of Argantic It’s imperative that companies prioritise this digital transformation and the...

Directors face potential liability for climate change risks

Directors face potential liability if they fail to carry out their fiduciary duties to curb climate change risks and do not make complete disclosures about climate-related risks, write Merlita Kennedy, partner and Tobia Serongoane, associate from Webber Wentzel....

How businesses can benefit from a data-driven culture

In a world with increased competition and ever-evolving customer expectations, companies are using data now more than ever to make more informed business decisions. By Lasath Punyadeera, head: personalisation at Standard Bank This approach to using data has been...

AI is set to take centre stage in 2022

Over the past two years since the Covid-19 pandemic started, Africa’s economy has contracted by 2,1%, and regional growth is expected to be muted in 2022 compared to 2021. By Ria Pinto, GM and technology leader at IBM South Africa Economic recovery and growth are top...

Robust data backup is a vital line of ransomware defence

Ransomware attacks are more prevalent and dangerous than ever. In response, organisations are upgrading their data protection to stay ahead, writes Sujoy Mukherjee, head of portfolio: private compute at BT. It’s common knowledge that ransomware attacks are on the rise...