Phishing attacks are on the rise
Human resources (HR) and IT-related phishing emails share the lion’s share (48,6%) of the top-clicked phishing types globally. Despite evolving techniques by bad actors, phishing emails remain among the most prevalent tools for executing cyberattacks, and KnowBe4's...
These are the most vulnerable Xmas-related passwords
Online shoppers are advised to be cautious when creating new accounts and changing their passwords during the festive season. The warning comes as Intercede’s Password Breach Database surpasses 11-billion worldwide records – equating to more than one breached...
Cyber risk the top concern in supply chain buying
By 2025, 60% of supply chain organisations will use cybersecurity risk as a significant determinant in conducting third-party transactions and business engagements, according to Gartner. As the surface area of digital supply chains expand, enhanced cybersecurity is a...
Security teams face unique cloud challenges
Organisations continue to rapidly pursue digital transformation and expand their operations to find innovative ways to connect with customers, embrace a more permanent work-from-anywhere (WFA) strategy, and so much more - and cloud adoption is helping to drive this...
3CX threat may have been active since February
The 3CX supply chain cyberattack uncovered this week may have been active for longer than first thought, according to new information. The attack impacts a 3CX voice over IP (VoIP) application and affects organisations all over the world, including but not limited to...
Can AI testing be halted?
The open letter calling for a moratorium on artificial intelligence (AI) testing hasn't been thought through, according to some. The letter, published by Future of Life Institute and signed by several industry heavyweights, asks that all research and projects beyond...
Foldable phones only bright spot in declining smartphone market
International Data Corporation (IDC) expects worldwide shipments of foldable phones, including flip and fold form factors, to reach 21,4-million units in 2023 - an increase of more than 50% over the 14,2-million units shipped in 2022. An updated IDC forecast projects...
Agile retailers the winners as Easter sales growth slows
South African retailers are forecast to ring up additional retail sales value of R908-million for the 2023 Easter season - down from the R923-million in extra sales they generated over the same period in 2022. However, forecasts also reveal strong revenue generation...
C-suite execs unfamiliar with basic cybersecurity terms
Many business executives prefer not to admit a lack of understanding when discussing cybersecurity issues, according to a recent Kaspersky study, which also revealed that up to a third of top managers in South Africa are unfamiliar with such terms as DDoS, botnets, or...
The e-mobility innovators unlocking access to the motorcycle market
Electric motorcycles are set to be a dominant force in sub-Saharan Africa's sustainable mobility transformation, but continued investment in start-ups tackling barriers across the value chain will be critical to maximise the full potential. This is according to a...
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TransUnion makes lending in Kenya more predictive
A recalibration of TransUnion's variable data has improved the predictability of the company's credit scorecards in Kenya - providing reliable, efficient and cost-effective solutions for lenders in the country. This is according to Rose Muturi, acting country manager...
New leave policy empowers employees
Insurance software solutions provider SilverBridge has introduced a Discretionary Time Off leave policy for its employees. This has been designed to strengthen its position as an employer of choice focused on promoting a people-centric culture inside the organisation....
BlackBerry extends software licensing
BlackBerry has announced a major agreement to license BlackBerry software and services for the production of secure BlackBerry Android handsets in more global markets including India, Sri Lanka, Nepal and Bangladesh. The exclusive, long-term licensing agreement with...
Xerox, EFI partner on digital front end
Xerox Corporation and Electronics For Imaging (EFI) have announced a strategic partnership to bring to market a next generation digital front end (DFE) to drive Xerox digital production presses. The agreement includes the sale of Xerox's FreeFlow Print Server (FFPS)...
Prepare for robots in the workplace
Artificial intelligence (AI)--including robotics and cognitive computing--has been one of the top discussions on the minds of business leaders, organisations and consumers in the past few months, writes Dr Roze Phillips, MD of Accenture Consulting. Mark Zuckerberg...
Emerging trends in DevOps
DevOps is a new approach to business that is based on applying Agile and Lean philosophies to operations work. In the past, operations and development engineers worked in separate silos and it was a case of 'never the twain shall meet'. DevOps has completely changed...
Insurers look to digital in fast-changing world
Global insurers are being forced to digitise their operations to cope with dramatic changes in the global market, where selfie deaths are climbing into double and triple digits, ordinary people call for tens of millions of dollars in life assurance, and policy holders...
IT trends for 2017
2017 will be an exciting time and may well be the beginning of a new era for productivity growth, writes Bertus Homan, sales director of Hitachi Data Systems South Africa. Digital transformation will be a major business focus, and success will hinge on how successful...
CA strengthens security
CA Southern Africa has announced the new release of CA Technologies, CA Identity Suite, that includes integration with CA Privileged Access Manager for governance of privileged accounts. Features include new, flexible deployment options for agility, speed and...
Could your next chit-chat be with a chatbot?
We've all experienced the frustration: dialling call centres, waiting on line, listening to elevator music, having calls dropped, or patched through to other departments, only to finally speak to someone and then receive sketchy customer service, writes Dave Stevens,...
Full-Stack Developer – Gauteng Roodepoort
We are seeking a talented Senior Full-Stack Developer with expertise in C# .NET, BI Development, and CRM Dynamics 365 to join our dynamic team. As a Senior Full-Stack Developer, you will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining software applications...
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