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Kaspersky partners with rugby players
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Massive security threat looms in the quantum era
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These are people defining the AI-powered future of work
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Privacy and cybersecurity awareness continues to decline
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Tropic Trooper in new strike on Middle East target
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US execs more pessimistic about their economy
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Microsoft launches AI-ready Surface devices
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Writing on the wall for robust digital signage growth
The installed base of connected digital signage displays reached 91,5-million in 2023 and, growing at a CAGR of 10,3%, the installed base of connected displays is expected to reach 149,4-million units in 2028, says Berg Insight. The research group says market growth...
Digitalisation on the cards for renewed Home Affairs
The rejuvenation of Home Affairs is top of new minister Leon Schreiber’s agenda – and digitisation will be key to this. “I believe that if we can demonstrate that even a department as maligned as Home Affairs can work and even thrive,” he says. “And the key to making...
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Argility Technology Group becomes Google Cloud Build Partner
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Acronis announces new reseller and service provider cloud-focused #CyberFit Partner Programme
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Assessing the director: a CV is only tip of the iceberg
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Trends shaping the cybersecurity outlook for 2021
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Ukheshe, KCB partner to boost East African payment services
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Leadership change at King Committee
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Expect behavioural analytics, data hoarding and government crackdowns on encryption in 2021
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The essential role of the CHRO when it comes to Covid and cyber risk
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Don’t forget to start your POPIA compliance journey
Regulators are no longer afraid to protect peoples' rights to privacy against tech giants. In recent years, we have seen the likes of Google and Facebook receive large amounts of General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) fines. Rian Schoeman, head of legal and chief...
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