Is SA ready for the data revolution?
Data roles are constantly evolving to meet the needs of the digital economy. Jessica Nyarayi Tandy, director of Bizmod, says the demand for data-driven insights shapes how organisations function compete and innovate. “In South Africa we are mirroring global trends...
Personalization triples the likelihood of customer regret
Personalised marketing, while valuable for some, generates negative experiences for 53% of customers, who were 3,2-times more likely to regret a purchase and 44% less likely to purchase again in the future, according to a survey by Gartner. A Gartner survey of 1 464...
Polygon, Cardano the worst crypto performers
The 2024 crypto bull run, which some think could be the largest crypto space has ever seen, has helped the world's largest digital coins reach their multi-year highs, bringing impressive gains to crypto investors. Although most leading cryptos saw double and...
Axiz retains VMware distribution
Following Broadcom’s acquisition of VMware last November, and a period of uncertainty about the local channel, Axiz has confirmed it will continue to distribute VMware software in South Africa. The distributor has informed partners that their relationship with Axiz...
GenAI is not a silver bullet for supply chain woes
Chief supply chain officers (CSCOs) may be overly optimistic about the potential of generative AI (GenAI), and these misconceptions could have a negative impact on their talent strategies, according to Gartner. With 64% of supply chains set to implement GenAI in some...
Hacktivism drives a slew of DDoS attacks
Driven by tech-savvy and politically motivated hacktivist groups and an increase in DNS water torture attacks, a new Netscout report has observed more than 7-million distributed denial of service (DDoS) attacks in the second half of 2023, representing a 15% increase...
Telegram users beware of scheme to steal Toncoins
Scammers are attempting to steal Toncoins (TON) from Telegram users worldwide using a highly scalable scheme involving cryptocurrency boosters and friend referrals. According to Kaspersky researchers, the scheme has been operating since at least November 2023. Its...
GenAI advances to reshape healthcare
Generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) is rapidly gaining traction in the healthcare and pharmaceutical domains, marking substantial advancements. By not only tackling high costs but also elevating patient experiences by enhancing efficiency and outcomes, this...
Greenhouse gases continue to increase
Levels of the three most important human-caused greenhouse gases - carbon dioxide (CO2), methane and nitrous oxide - continued their steady climb during 2023, according to NOAA scientists. While the rise in the three heat-trapping gases recorded in the air samples...
Digital wallets set to dominate PoS transactions
Although Covid-19 has had a significant role in the global shift toward digital wallets, the number of people using these online payment tools continues surging even five years after the pandemic. In 2022, there were 3,4-billion digital wallet users worldwide, and...
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What is Azure Storage?
Azure Storage is Microsoft's cloud storage solution for modern data storage scenarios. It offers a massively scalable object store for data objects, a file system service for the cloud, a messaging store for reliable messaging, and a NoSQL store. Azure Storage...
Be awake to the deepfake
South Africa's Wireless Application Service Providers' Association is advising smartphone users alarmed by the 'deepfake' phenomenon that the expected promulgation of South Africa's Cybercrimes and Cyberbullying Bill is imminent. Furthermore, there are practical ways...
Separating fact from fiction on a CV
Can you really treat information declared on a CV as fact? The answer is a solid no, because embellished CV's are a dime a dozen and all it takes is a quick online search to prove just how prevalent this trend is among job applicants, says says Rudi Kruger, GM at...
Huawei Mobile Services launches developer programme in SA
Huawei Mobile Services (HMS) South Africa has announced the launch of its local Developer Programme, Shining-Star. The company has also pledged an investment of $1-billion in support of this programme across global markets, including South Africa. "HMS already has...
Bridging the skills gap in Africa
Holistic programmes can empower Africa's youth to leapfrog towards a better future, writes Takreem El Tohamy, GM of IBM Middle East and Africa. The Fourth Industrial Revolution is underway and it is shaping up some of the most significant opportunities and challenges...
The day consumers are most cyber-attacked
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Stay safe on Black Friday
Whenever people are buying more, it's an opportunity for criminals to strike, which makes Black Friday a dangerous time. With new scams on the increase, Fico's fraud experts have added new tips for staying safe. Take care at ATMs * If an ATM looks odd, or your card...
FNB expects spike in Black Friday purchases
FNB debit and credit card holders made over R2,5-billion worth of purchases during last year's Black Friday. FNB retail chief executive Raj Makanjee says: "We expect the value of Black Friday transactions to rise by 16% this year. When comparing typical Friday spend...
Here’s how SA responds to Black Friday
While not initially a South African phenomenon, Black Friday has become entrenched as an annual retail event. There is just about nobody who doesn't know about Black Friday ... When gig economy company M4Jam set out to survey nearly 2 000 South Africans predominantly...
DHL Africa eShop for international Black Friday deals
With Black Friday only a couple days away, many ardent shoppers have been on the lookout for the best possible deals. Black Friday originated in the US and has fast become known as the start of the famous sales weekend following Thanksgiving Day, with brands offering...
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