Cyber breach costs M&S millions
UK retailer Marks & Spencer has suffered a cyberattack that has been adversely affecting for at least a month, with effects expected to continue for another two months. The breach is expected to cost the company about 300-million pounds in lost profits this year....
Logistics execs increasingly embracing strategic goals
With an increasing number of logistics leaders reporting directly to the C-suite, priorities are being elevated to impact customer experience, increase digitalisation, and automate physical tasks, according to a new survey by Gartner. Attendees at this year’s Gartner...
Shipping losses hit all-time low
Given that as much as 90% of international trade is transported across oceans, maritime safety is critical. Thirty years ago, the global shipping fleet lost around 200 large vessels a year. This total fell to a record low of 26 in 2023, a decline of more than...
Cybercriminals double exploitation of Linux vulnerabilities
In 2023, critical vulnerability registrations surged 3 times compared to 2019-2022 average. Although there has been a slight decrease in 2024, the trend persists due to increasing popularity of Linux systems, Kaspersky finds. Exploits are programs designed to leverage...
Thin client market to reach $2bn by 2030
The global thin client market will reach $1,97-billion by 2030, growing at a CAGR of 3% from 2024 to 2030, according to a new report by Grand View Research. The growing focus on cybersecurity and data protection is driving the adoption of thin client technology. With...
Very few gamers subscribed to cloud gaming services in 2023
No cloud gaming service has achieved mainstream success yet, as just 6% of global unique gamers subscribed to a cloud gaming service in 2023, according to GlobalData. GlobalData's latest thematic report "Cloud Gaming", reveals that the cloud gaming market will be...
Steady growth forecast for operational technology
The global operational technology market is expected to reach $364.74-billion by 2030, growing at a CAGR of 10% from 2024 to 2030, according to a new report by Grand View Research. The increased demand for operational technologies (OT) security solutions arises from...
Singularity SA returns in physical format
Singularity South Africa has announced the plans for the upcoming Summit, returning in physical format this year, in collaboration with Old Mutual. With more than 1 500 delegates expected, the summit will take place on Monday 21 and Tuesday 22 October 2024 at the...
SA consumers more discerning in seeking ‘bang for their buck’
South African consumers spent R112-billion in the first quarter of 2024 - a YoY increase of R7,7-billion (7,3%) - with ambient foods (including rice, sugar, and UHT milk), soft drinks, beer and frozen meat among the most significant contributors to this growth. This...
CFOs must treat cybersecurity as a business decision
With more executives identifying security as critical for enterprise revenue growth, the CFO needs to be comfortable handling cybersecurity investments that provide defensible performance and outcomes to business stakeholders, says Gartner. Paul Proctor, distinguished...
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Sophos advances endpoint detection and response
Sophos has unveiled an updated version of its Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR), the first solution designed for both security analysts and IT administrators, available now in Sophos Intercept X Advanced and Intercept X Advanced for Server with EDR. Sophos also...
1m check in to Covid-19 screening app
The National Department of Health (NDoH) has confirmed that over 1-million South Africans have already used their Covid-19 digital self-assessment tool called HealthCheck. The HealthCheck self-assessment tool allows for early detection, mapping and management of...
Shelter your business during the economic downturn
It has been more than a week since a large majority of businesses have been allowed to operate again as the country reached level three of the national lockdown. By Arnoux Maré, MD of Innovative Staffing Solutions While it may still be too early to expect businesses...
Robotics in the SA context
In South Africa, manufacturers experience significant challenges. From the stuttering economy to the lack of skills development, there are obstacles that prevent industries from pushing forward into a new era of automation and robotic solutions. Due to the effects of...
Vodacom launches Alcatel2019G phone for the elderly
Vodacom has launched the Alcatel 2019G phone series which comes standard with a large keypad and simple user interface with big icons, ideal for those with low vision as well as the elderly. The Alcatel 2019G, which retails at R649 cash, and is available at reduced...
Why retail credit is so important for the SA market
On 1 June 2020, South Africa moved to level three lockdown allowing more businesses to operate, essentially opening up the economy. By Jaco van Jaarsveldt, client decision analytics officer at Experian South Africa However, the Covid-19 crisis and lockdown in South...
Is company culture hindering your mobile workforce?
While the mobile workforce has long been possible in theory, thanks to the ready availability of cloud technologies, many enterprises have continued to operate in a more traditional manner. The Covid-19 pandemic and subsequent lockdowns around the globe have forced...
GetSet-4IR aims to scale access to digital skills training
Impact Amplifier, a social innovation accelerator and advisory firm, has launched GetSet-4IR, an initiative supported by Google.org. Through a series of ecosystem interventions, GetSet-4IR aims to address the shortage of digital skills in South Africa and bring youth...
Huawei unveils IdeaHub for sub-Saharan Africa
Huawei has launched an intelligent collaboration product called IdeaHub, that aims to drive enterprise collaboration in the in sub-Saharan Africa region. In this era of social distancing and remote working the need for digitisation has become more crucial amid the...
Before you restart your engines …
Ready ... Set ... Wait. Did you know that long periods of inactivity or improper cleaning of surfaces can wreak havoc on your printer? This is according to Xeros, which details how Covid-19 lockdown have caused many printers to sit idle in less than perfect...
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