Security, capital challenges threaten energy transition gains
Global progress towards secure, equitable and sustainable energy is accelerating after years of sluggish gains, according to a new World Economic Forum report. However, rising geopolitical tensions, investment gaps, and a growing disconnect between clean energy...
Industrial organisations put themselves at increased risk
A study titled "Securing OT with Purpose-built Solutions", conducted by Kaspersky in collaboration with VDC Research, illuminates the shifting landscape of cybersecurity within the industrial sector. Focusing on key industries such as energy, utilities, manufacturing...
Deepfake frauds are on the rise
The artificial intelligence (AI) renaissance, which turned artificial intelligence into one of the hottest topics in both the consumer and business sectors, comes with its dark side, as more and more scammers use AI tools for cyberattacks and data breaches....
Right-to-repair law could cut e-waste
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Startup innovation shapes tech landscape
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Immunisation saves millions of African lives
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Deposit Insurance protects banking customers
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South African organisations are embracing GenAI as a catalyst for innovation
By Doug Woolley, General Manager, Dell Technologies South Africa - Large South African enterprises are wholeheartedly embracing Generative Artificial Intelligence (GenAI), underscoring the technology's transformative impact on our country’s business landscape. This is...
SA enterprises are embracing GenAI
Kathy Gibson reports – South Africa’s largest enterprises are well on the way on their generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) journeys. This is according to the South African Generative AI Roadmap for 2024 survey by World Wide Worx, commissioned by Dell...
Identity cyberattacks on the rise in MEA
There is a global identity crisis emerging as cybercriminals double down on exploiting user identities to compromise enterprises worldwide, according to IBM's latest 2024 X-Force Threat Intelligence Index, and the MEA (Middle East and Africa) region is no exception....
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Fintech Hackcelerator finalists go head to head
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Use WDM to maximise infrastructure for 5G success
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Netshield adds intelligence to simplify infrastructure management
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Facebook Partners with Teleperformance
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BT to connect Spanish government offices around the world
BT is expanding its relationship with Spain's central government to support its operations around the world by providing communications services in 120 countries. This follows the signing of a new, three-and-a-half-year agreement valued at €39.97 million under which...
Consumer education key to saving data
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Schools, parents urged to take mental health seriously
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Hospital equipment supplier benefits from Qlik Sense analytics
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Infinidat named a primary storage leader
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Vodacom launches emergency service app for deaf users
Vodacom as launched the Vodacom 112 Emergency Service App that enables persons with communication barriers (geaf, hard of hearing, speech impaired, hearing impaired, deafblind) persons to contact emergency services when they need help. Designed especially for persons...
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