AI is driving more breaches, at an average cost of $6m

One in four malicious breaches were AI-enabled – a 56% increase over last year – and these breaches cost an average of $6-million, roughly $1-million more than the global breach average of $4,99-million. This is among the findings from IBM's 2026 Cost of a Data Breach...

AI automation is having an impact on entry-level hiring

Nearly a quarter (22%) of CHROs report that at least one business leader in their organisation has stopped hiring for entry-level roles due to AI automation, according to Gartner. The 4Q25 Gartner survey of 110 heads of HR also found that 95% of organisations have...

Africa’s young people want jobs, clean government

Africa’s young people are more optimistic about the future of their countries, economies and the continent than at any point since the pandemic - but they are demanding jobs, cleaner government, safer communities, a stronger political voice and a model of democracy...

Even without data centres, Africa faces water bankruptcy

A new United Nations (UN) report says the world has moved past a water crisis into water bankruptcy – and Africa’s utility numbers already show what that looks like.

FunkSec rises as an AI-powered ransomware threat

Check Point Software Technologies’ Global Threat Index for December 2024, emphasises the growing sophistication of cybercriminals. For Africa, December was hardly a season to be jolly with eight of the continent’s countries listed among the top 20 most attacked. ...

Banks warned about failed core strategies as time runs out

Banks around the world are rushing to upgrade legacy systems that are placing them at a significant disadvantage in a time when they are already challenged by neo banks that have none of the same infrastructural baggage. But as RFPs mount up, the C-suites have been...

Enterprise shifts to cloud-friendly security alternatives

The global market for virtual- and software-as-a-service(SaaS)-based network security solutions achieved its 20th consecutive quarter of sequential revenue growth in 1Q 2023. According to a report from Dell'Oro Group, the pace of year-over-year (Y/Y) revenue growth...

Instagram growing faster than TikTok and Facebook

Although Facebook and TikTok convincingly lead in the number of users, Instagram, as the third-largest platform in the social media space, is definitely the most rapidly evolving. Instagram's user growth has been consistent over the past years and shows no signs of...

Shoppers enticed by great offers, but let down by poor service

South African retailers have successfully driven positive consumer perceptions through special offers and affordable product promotions, but their customer service capabilities are leaving much to be desired. This is according to the South African Retail Sentiment...

Guidelines for trustworthy, resilient digital infrastructure agreed

Regulatory leaders from around the world agreed today on a new set of guidelines to secure an inclusive and sustainable digital future for all. The Best Practice Guidelines adopted at the International Telecommunication Union's Global Symposium for Regulators (GSR-23)...

NYU, Nvidia use AI to predict patient readmission

Getting discharged from the hospital is a major milestone for patients -- but sometimes, it's not the end of their road to recovery. Nearly 15% of hospital patients in the US are readmitted within 30 days of their initial discharge, which is often associated with...

Could you spot an AI-powered deepfake?

The use of AI to create voice clones or deepfakes of people talking on video - is gaining ground. While some of the examples are harmless, such as the recent photos of Pope Francis wearing a puffy designer jacket, others pose immense risks to individuals. "Current...

Look out for these common deepfake scenarios

The number of deepfake videos online is increasing at an annual rate of 900% according to the World Economic Forum (WEF). A lot of deepfake fraud cases hit major headlines in the news, with reports relating to harassment, revenge, crypto scams. Kaspersky researchers...

These are the riskiest things employees do

The top 10 risky behaviours that employees have engaged in on their work devices has been revealed by KnowBe4's latest SecurityCoach product. They include: * Entertainment domain/streaming services * Gaming website * Greymail * Adult website * Unauthorized or...

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Kaspersky launches Free IoT device scanner

Kaspersky Lab has released a beta version of its solution for the "smart" home and the Internet of Things -- Kaspersky IoT Scanner. This free application for the Android platform scans the home Wi-Fi network, informing the user about the devices connected to it and...

VMware helps to modernise the data centre

At VMworld 2017, VMware has announced new releases of VMware Integrated OpenStack and VMware vRealize Network Insight to help customers modernise their data centres to increase business and developer agility while introducing increased networking and security...

Veeam Availability Suite for VMware Cloud on AWS

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Hitachi enhances unified compute platform offerings

Hitachi Data Systems (HDS) has announced Hitachi Unified Compute Platform (UCP) RS series, a fully integrated, software-defined data center (SDDC) rack-scale platform, powered by VMware Cloud Foundation. Hitachi UCP RS enables customers to embrace hybrid cloud for...

IoT.nxt attains Microsoft Gold partner status

South African innovators in Internet of Things technology, IoT.nxt, achieved Microsoft Gold Partner status for data platform this month, less than a year since the company was recognised as a Silver Partner last year. The company joins 68 other Gold Partners for data...

Can addictive apps rob us of ‘reality’?

The rise of mixed reality technologies will create an unprecedented opportunity for consumers to customise their own realities. Martin Walshaw, Senior Systems Engineer for F5 Networks, explores the social impact on South Africa The increasing apprehension surrounding...

Tinnitus? Noise reduction technology can help

Tinnitus -- the ringing in one's ears. But it's not always a ringing sound. Some people say it's a buzzing, hissing, roaring clicking noise. Some say it sounds like the buzz of cicadas or chirruping of crickets. Many sufferers, however, report that the noise in their...

Mauritius gains ground as the gateway to Africa

In the race between Mauritius and South Africa for the most investor-friendly regime, South Africa's island rival is gaining ground. Five years ago, South Africa and Mauritius were actively vying to be positioned as the gateway to Africa. Since then, political...

A tailored ERP approach can make all the difference

A strategically integrated ERP solution, brought in at a reasonable cost and level of complexity suitable to business needs, will add value to any business, across any industry. This is according to executive leadership at dormakaba, a leading global manufacturer of...

Integrated multimedia disruption for the enterprise

The enterprise communications market is in need of an integrated multimedia solution that will provide business with an opportunity to build a client community through integrated interactive communication via multiple media touch points. "If your customers aren't true...

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