EMEA’s AI spend to double, despite challenges
Business leaders and IT decision makers in EMEA report the highest satisfaction with AI projects globally in the last 12 months, fuelling a 104% increase in expected AI investments this year, according to new research from Lenovo. The AInomics CIO Playbook 2025, with...
Africans fear financial losses from cybercrime
According to a recent survey conducted by KnowBe4 Africa, 58% of respondents are very concerned about cybercrime, a figure which has almost doubled from 29% in 2023. Fear of online fraud and losing money remain their top concern, given the increasing sophistication of...
IT leaders optimistic about AI transformation, ramp up investments
A new AMD survey of global IT leaders has found that three in four of them are optimistic about the potential benefits of AI -- from increased employee efficiency to automated cybersecurity solutions -- and more than two in three are increasing investments in AI...
Cyberthreats loom large at major sporting events
Based on its learnings and telemetry from delivering cybersecurity support to critical infrastructure facilities during the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar, Microsoft's latest Cyber Signals report highlights threats to large venues, sporting and entertainment events....
Fabricated data leaks are just as destructive
Cyber threats continue to evolve, bringing new challenges for global businesses. Kaspersky reveals an emerging threat landscape where cybercriminals are not just conducting real data breaches but are also fabricating data leaks. This tactic has significant...
Open Banking, AI expected to drive credit scoring market
Credit scoring services will grow by 67% to $44-billion by 2028, according to a new study from fintech experts Juniper Research, which says emerging markets will experience the greatest growth. The report says the African & Middle Eastern region will grow by 117%...
Can force majeure be invoked if the grid collapses?
If South Africa were to experience a total grid collapse, parties to a contract may be able to invoke force majeure clauses, or if no such clauses exist, to rely on the law of supervening impossibility, according to this opinion by Michael Straeuli, partner and...
MTN and the ‘Silent Choir’ to unite all South Africans behind the Springboks
Looking to inspire and rally the nation, including the deaf community, behind the Springbok's defence of their Rugby World Cup title, MTN SA has created a silent version of the iconic Gwijo song "Mtakamama" - otherwise known as "Thina Siyazalana". MTN collaborated...
PayShap now available at Capitec and Discovery Bank
Building on the uptake of PayShap among consumers, which saw it reach the 1-million transaction milestone withing six months, Capitec and Discovery Bank have become the latest banks to offer the service to clients. "The PayShap service is fast proving to be a viable,...
Call for entries for the 13th GAP Innovation Competition
Entries are now open for the 13th Gauteng Accelerator Programme (GAP) Innovation Competition, run by the Innovation Hub (TIH), which calls on entrepreneurs, innovators, and researchers working on ground-breaking technologies to improve government, the private sector...
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Recruitment trends for 2018
While top talent will always be an objective of recruitment, technology, big data and new generations entering the workplace means that the industry is dynamic and constantly evolving. Jake Willis, CEO of youth employment agency, Lulaway, highlights some of the trends...
Choosing the right cyber insurance provider
The slew of large-scale data breaches and cyber attacks have highlighted the need for organisations of all types to protect themselves against these risks. Cyber insurance is an effective way of mitigating these risks, particularly if you consider that the average...
Data still the biggest obstacle in insurance
Insurers have many bespoke solutions to meet the diverse requirements of their customer base. To develop these, they utilise systems such as enterprise resource planning and broker and claims management to pull data together from many disparate sources. But herein...
Sophos protects consumers against ransomware
Sophos has announced Sophos Home Premium with ransomware protection. Sophos Home Premium features advanced anti-ransomware capabilities that can quickly detect previously unknown ransomware Going beyond just traditional antivirus features it delivers proactive,...
Steps to a successful IAMG project
It is becoming increasingly important that organisations constantly manage and control employee access to information and systems within the organisation. Philip Yazbek, industrial psychologist from consulting firm Bizmod, says that the responsibility of governing and...
Tips for preparing online content
According to Forbes, South Africa had 21-million internet users in 2017. According to the research, 40% of our population went online last year and, although much usage was social media, networking and entertainment, online learning and digital education are on the...
Adding intelligence to the property game
Machine learning offers enormous opportunities to all areas of the real estate market, writes Vian Chinner, CEO of Xineoh. Much discussed as a revolutionary technology of the future, Artificial Intelligence (AI) is already having an impact in the present, reshaping...
Live Vision eases sharing on the road
The technology boom is changing many aspects of life, from how we socialise and share news through to how we drive. In fact, while the concept of driverless cars is gaining considerable traction relating to their impact for future use, existing technologies are...
Questions to ask the interviewer
They can be intimidating and overwhelming, but job interviews should not be seen, or treated as, a one-way street. While it is your chance to make a good first impression as a candidate, it should also be seen as your chance to find out more about the position and the...
Think you’ve got Tracker on your phone?
If you're reading this article, it's likely that you're hoping for quick tips on what to do if you suspect there's spyware or a tracker on your phone. If that is the case, you're likely to be disappointed; there are no quick lists of things to identify or remove to...
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