Lack of AI skills slows innovation
There is a vital human skills gap when it comes to maximising the potential of AI and cloud, with almost all organisations recognising that they have to prioritise workforce upskilling. This is among the findings from SoftwareOne's Cloud Skills Report, which...
AI both a security solution and a risk
Kathy Gibson reports - Artificial intelligence (AI) is the term on everyone's lips in 2024. In the context of cybersecurity, AI is a greater threat than ever before, while also providing new tools for combatting attacks. Cybersecurity companies need to shift from...
Talent shortages, better CX drive enterprise software investments
The European enterprise software market grew by 13,1% year on year in 2022 despite economic turbulence and global instability, according to the Software Semiannual Tracker H2 2022 by International Data Corporation (IDC). This represented the highest growth in the past...
Generative AI turns to the dark side
The dark side of generative artificial intelligence (AI) has reared its head: WormGPT is a new black hat-based tool launched by cybercriminals to help with social engineering and business email compromise (BEC) attacks. The tool is readily available for download and...
First-generation iPhone sells for $190k
When Apple CEO Steve Jobs introduced the first iPhone in 2007, he said it would reinvent the phone - and it did. The initial phone came with 4Gb of storage, but was quickly superseded by the 8Gb model which launched at the same time. The 4Gb model was discontinued...
These are the cyberthreats menacing SA
Kathy Gibson reports - Cybercriminals are most active on Fridays, which is the most popular day for them to launch attacks in South Africa. This is one of the findings of the latest Trellix threat intelligence report, which analysed trends during the second quarter....
Cybersecurity providers must first protect themselves
In a joint advisory released by cybersecurity agencies across the US, the UK, Australia, Canada and New Zealand, managed security service providers (MSSPs) have been warned of a sharp increase in cyber-attacks targeting their systems. The agencies have identified...
Digital education worth $77,23bn by 2028
The global digital education market size is expected to reach $77,23-billion by 2028. The market is anticipated to register a CAGR of 30,5% from 2021 to 2028. The education industry has witnessed a paradigm shift from conventional exam-oriented learning to...
Diameter-supported firewalls key to protecting $58bn business SMS market
Operators' revenue from SMS business messaging will reach $58-billion by 2027; rising from $46-billion in 2023. However, a Juniper research report has highlighted Diameter protocols as critical to protecting this 30% revenue growth. The Diameter protocol supports...
Most crypto workers are in the US
The US dominates the global crypto workspace by nearly 30%. As of July 2023, over 190 000 people hold down crypto jobs. Edith Reads, financial analyst at BitcoinCasinos.com, comments: "The crypto workspace is expanding quickly, providing significant income for the...
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Banks have to help customers improve finances
The South African banking sector continues to go through remarkable evolution due to its competitive nature and rising consumer expectations. Raj Makanjee, chief executive of FNB Retail, says financial pressure on households is one of several factors that is...
Pressure growing to protect customers’ personal information
Cybersecurity and legal experts are warning that an increase in cyberattacks and the pending implementation of the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA) expose South African companies to increased regulatory, reputational and financial risk. Brian Pinnock,...
Data privacy in 2020: be careful and stay safe
It's International Data Privacy Day on 28 January - and this year, I'm hoping people take it seriously. By Daan Lotter, head of innovation at Itec South Africa Right now millions of people have no idea about how their personal information is being used and abused in...
Is your business at risk by being too ‘trusting’?
As organisations continue to implement digital transformation and adopt emerging technologies, it is becoming increasingly difficult to secure their networks against cyberattacks, as the ecosystem in which their critical information resides has become significantly...
AI helps unlock data potential of banks
Artificial intelligence (AI) provides banks with the means to make better use of the massive amount of data at their disposal. In doing so, they can identify opportunities for growth faster and gain significant competitive advantage at a time when more agile digital...
Luno exchange launches automated withdrawals
Luno has introduced faster and automated withdrawals to its South African customers at no additional charge. This means customers are no longer restricted to daily withdrawal schedules. "Luno customers wanting to withdraw their rands on the Luno platform can now count...
DVT Academy offers Advanced Certified ScrumMaster Training
The DVT Academy is set to offer Advanced Certified ScrumMaster training in 2020. This guided learning programme, comprising a two-day workshop and practical, hands on application of advanced techniques, is aimed at practising ScrumMasters and is part of the Scrum...
Shlay them all: thousands of websites distribute macOS malware
In 2019 Kaspersky prevented attacks carried out by Shlayer, a malware Trojan family, at least once on every 10th device using Kaspersky Solutions for Mac, making this threat the most widespread for macOS users. A smart malware distribution system, it spreads via a...
Top local labour market trends for 2020
In 2020, technology is set to continue transforming organisations and skills needs are evolving rapidly. Lyndy van den Barselaar, MD of ManpowerGroup South Africa As organisations focus on sustainability, relevance and sourcing and retaining talent, job seekers will...
PoE for LED lighting market set to expand
The global (Power over Ethernet) PoE market is expected to offer significant growth over the coming years as widespread adoption of IP communication, WiFi connectivity, and increasing demand for network security cameras are projected to drive the industry demand. PoE...
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