Network security spend set to double
The worldwide network security spend - including firewall, SSE, traditional SWG appliance, WAF, and ADC segments - is projected to be on a steady upswing through 2029, according to Dell’Oro Group. Total network security revenue spanning physical appliances, software,...
Multi-vendor security adds to experts’ angst
The majority of companies (78%) surveyed in South Africa and in the Middle East, Turkiye, and Africa (META) region rely on multi-vendor ecosystems - despite such fragmented security solutions leading to operational and financial strains, according to research from...
6 technologies that could transform digital government services
There are six technologies that will have transformational benefits within five years for digital government services, says Gartner, including digital employee experience (DEX), AI code assistants, generative AI (GenAI), generative design AI, predictive analytics in...
Intel adds performance for the AI PC age
Intel has launched what it says is its most efficient family of x86 processors ever - the Intel Core Ultra 200V series processors. The company says the new processors deliver exceptional performance, breakthrough x86 power efficiency, a massive leap in graphics...
The digital afterlife … and stolen identities
An astounding 66% of South Africans believe the identities of the deceased are particularly vulnerable to identity theft, according to a new Kaspersky study - Excitement, Superstition and Great Insecurity – How Global Consumers Engage with the Digital World. As for...
Elastic supply chains key in addressing global risks
Chief supply chain officers (CSCOs) must proactively embrace a geopolitically elastic supply chain strategy to support their organisations’ growth objectives, according to Gartner. An elastic supply chain capability - which can expand or contract supply in response to...
HPE plans to go after Mike Lynch’s estate for $4bn
HPE is not giving up on its claim against Mike Lynch, the Autonomy founder who died last month when his yacht sank. The company says it will continue to pursue a claim of up to $4-billion in civil fraud damages from Lynch’s estate. Lynch had been acquitted of fraud...
Africa well positioned for energy transition
Kathy Gibson reports – The last 25 years have seen some major global changes, not least in the area of energy and the technology that goes into its provision and distribution. On a visit to the company’s South African offices last week, Schneider Electric chairperson...
Ethereum continues to take big hits in crypto market
After growing by almost 70% in the first six months of the year and getting close to its all-time high of $4 300 seen in early 2021, Ethereum's value has slumped by 25% in the past month – and the massive $900 price correction has significantly impacted the share of...
Corruption is African youth’s biggest bugbear
Africa’s youth have bounced back from the ravages of Covid-19, but they aren’t happy with the direction their governments are taking. They are unafraid to speak out and they are unequivocal about what the greatest threat to their futures is - corruption. Corruption is...
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Guard against identity theft in times of increasing online fraud
“Why would cybercriminals want to steal my identity? I’m a nobody.” You’re not. Everyone is fair (and likely) game when it comes to identity theft. By Debbie Walkowski, security threat researcher at F5 Labs Statistically, most cybercriminals tend to eschew “important”...
Relief for expats confirmed
South African expatriates have been kept in suspense regarding a proposed law change aimed at providing relief to those who could not leave the country under lockdown. By Jean du Toit, head of tax technical at Tax Consulting SA This amendment was confirmed with the...
Is your business equipped to handle a third wave?
Without rapid immunisation, many experts believe that South Africa will experience a third wave of Covid-19 by the coming autumn or winter. By Lyndy van den Barselaar, MD of ManpowerGroup SA Although there is no clear-cut definition of what could constitute this...
2021 trends in cloud computing
When it comes to the world of work, 2020 will be remembered as a year that accelerated technological change. By Matt Wright, chief technology officer of BlueSky Forced out of their comfort zones, companies either adopted or more fully embraced technologies that they...
What does equal access to education mean in the digital age?
The Covid-19 crisis, and the impact it has had on learning across the world, has highlighted many of the digital disparities which exist in today’s world. By Zohra Yermeche, program director of Connect to Learn at Ericsson At a time when many of the world’s students...
Ushering in an era of remote healthcare
With social distancing being the new normal in 2020 as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic, many activities, from sermons to shopping, have gone online. This acceleration of the Fourth Industrial Revolution is changing the way people care for themselves, communicate...
PAYE errors that could cost you dearly with SARS
With Covid-19 burdening the economy and SARS seeking to increase its revenues however it can, organisations with misconceptions about how certain payroll elements should be taxed may unknowingly be exposing themselves financially. Tanya Tosen, tax and remuneration...
Energy efficiency becomes a priority for SA businesses
In the face of the worsening effects of climate change, increasing energy prices in South Africa, and a more challenging business environment, companies have been left with no choice but to improve their operations and strive to become more energy efficient. The South...
Outlook and challenges for data science as a career post-Covid-19
It’s universally agreed that one of the most significant changes that have been brought about by the Covid-19 is the shift in the way people will live and work in the years to come. By Dr Yudhvir Seetharam, head of analytics, insights and research at FNB Business...
SA startup CIRT signs global strategic alliance with Microsoft
South African Internet of Things (IoT) startup Consumption Information Real Time (CIRT) has entered into a multiyear strategic alliance with Microsoft. As part of this agreement Microsoft will provide technical guidance, support and access to engineering resources,...
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