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Muse highlights privacy, copyright issues in AI training

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PC shipments tank as memory crunch bites

Worldwide PC shipments fell 4,9% year-over-year in Q2 2026 to 68,2-million units, according to IDC — the first decline after nine consecutive quarters of growth. A persistent memory chip shortage drove the reversal, pushing vendors to pull inventory forward as far as...

AI, cross-border trade reshape e-commerce in SA

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More threats to software supply chains

Kaspersky reports that, by the end of 2024, a total of 14 000 malicious packages were found in open-source projects, a 48% increase compared to the end of 2023. A total of 42-million versions of open-source packages were examined by Kaspersky during 2024 in search for...

What needs to change to empower MSMEs

With high unemployment remaining one of South Africa’s most urgent challenges, the role of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) in scaling job creation and stimulating inclusive economic growth has never been more critical. Yet, as Finfind’s SA MSME Access to...

Crypto heists surge in 2024

Last year, crypto scammers and hackers stole $1,75-billion worth of cryptos in 283 crypto heists - the highest number of heists the market has ever seen - and, unfortunately, 2024 is heading in the same direction. According to the latest data from AltIndex.com, crypto...

AI-related risks see surge in audit coverage

The rapid growth and adoption of generative AI (GenAI) has resulted in a scramble to provide audit coverage over potential risks arising from use of the technology, according to a survey by Gartner. "As organisations increase their use of new AI technology many...

Automation, GenAI can optimise shared services

In its recent report - Shared Services Automation for Business Optimisation - IDC highlights the need for shared services in business to boost efficiency, reduce costs, and standardise processes across the organisation. Shared services refer to a business model in...

Steady growth for loyalty management market

The global loyalty management market is expected to reach $20,44-billion by 2030, growing at a CAGR of 9,2% from 2024 to 2030, according to the recent reports from Grand View Research. Loyalty management software helps view realtime data about how customers engage...

Google Cloud appoints new META security chief

Google Cloud has appointed industry veteran Noor Al-Sulaiti as head of Security Business Development and Government Relations for the Middle East, Turkey, and Africa region (META). The company says Noor's appointment is further testament to the company's commitment to...

Tarsus Distribution appointed as Samsung distributor

Tarsus Distribution has signed a distribution agreement with Samsung Electronics, to distribute products under Samsung's Brand Memory and LCD Monitor portfolio. Mark Campbell, product executive at Tarsus Distribution, says: "We are excited to rejoin forces with...

Sustainability key as Africa rebuilds food economy

Africa, along with the rest of the world, is facing a food crisis. Food shortages, caused by supply chain disruptions emanating from various events across the world such as the Covid-19 pandemic and the Ukraine-Russia conflict have amplified long-term challenges to...

OT systems come under attack

With a yearly average of 38,6% of operational technology (OT) computers attacked in 2023, building automation has been identified as the sector most exposed to cyberthreats. An analysis of OT cybersecurity trends for the second half of 2023 by Kaspersky's ICS CERT...

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Truecaller reaches 500m downloads, 150m daily users

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Oh no! The bank is about to close my overdraft! I should definitely click on this link and get this sorted out ... Stop. Don’t click on the link. Don’t open the attachment. Don’t fill in those details. And definitely don’t hand over your personal information. When you...

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Hensoldt creates a unified brand in SA

Sensor solutions provider HenSoldt has brought together its two subsidiaries in South Africa, GEW Technologies and HenSoldt Optronics South Africa which, under the consolidated HenSoldt South Africa brand, will see targeted growth and expansion in products, services,...

Kaspersky Security for Microsoft Office 365 protects OneDrive

Kaspersky Security for Microsoft Office 365 expands protection capabilities from Exchange Online to include Microsoft storage service OneDrive. The product prevents malware from infiltrating OneDrive and spreading across corporate networks. This is achieved through...

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