Supply chain risks under the spotlight
A big majority of organisations were negatively impacted by a supply chain cyber breach over the past 12 months, each suffering 3,7 breaches on average. This is among the findings of BlueVoyant’s fifth annual global survey into supply chain cyber risk management. The...
NIS2 compliance comes at a cost
With NIS2 implementation now underway across the EU, a new Censuswide survey commissioned by Veeam Software reveals the significant impact on businesses as they adapt to this key cybersecurity directive. The study found that, while most IT leaders are confident about...
Sharp rise in cyberattacks expected in 2023
In a constantly evolving threat landscape in which cloud adoption continues to grow and passwords are highly coveted by nefarious actors, attacks are expected to increase sharply in the coming year. However, this is being met with incredible advancement and innovation...
Women more likely to buy now, pay later
Women are almost twice as likely as men to owe money to buy now, pay later (BNPL) providers, which allow consumers to spread the cost of purchases over a number of months. This is one of the findings of the UK-based Household Debt Report by the personal finance...
Tech innovations can boost healthcare access
The shortage of healthcare workers could rise to 10-million by the end of the decade, affecting access to care, inequities and treatment of mental health. A new report published by the World Economic Forum, Global Health and Healthcare Strategic Outlook, offers...
Data collaboration vital in tackling humanitarian challenges
A collaborative approach to data is fundamental to improving global stability and security, according to a new "Data for Humanity" report from Lenovo. The research indicates that companies successfully using data across several business areas are more likely than...
Employees trust robots – to a point
According to recent Kaspersky research, employees in the Middle East, Turkiye and Africa region (META) trust robots in performing ordinary tasks in logistics, transportation, and cleaning. However, they were less willing to trust robots with life critical functions,...
Customer data, analytics a top priority in customer service
Customer service and support leaders cited customer data and analytics as a top priority for achieving organizational goals in 2023, according to a survey from Gartner. In a Gartner online survey of 283 customer service and support leaders from August-October 2022,...
Used smartphones to the value of $99,9bn will be shipped in 2026
International Data Corporation (IDC) estimates worldwide shipments of used smartphones, including officially refurbished and used smartphones, will reach 282,6-million units in 2022. The unit growth represents an 11,5% increase over the 253,4-million units shipped in...
5G will drive connected vehicle numbers past 367m by 2027
A new Juniper Research study has found that the number of connected vehicles in service will reach 367-million globally in 2027, from 192-million in 2023. This growth of 91% will be driven by the advancement of both ADAS (Advanced Driver Assistance Systems) and...
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Risk, business continuity management can add value
Too many companies see risk management and business continuity management as compliance issues, something they need to do to keep both shareholders and regulators happy. A much better approach, says ContinuitySA Advisory Manager, Junita van der Colff, is to view risk...
Power outages shake SMEs’ confidence and stability
This year looks set to be another one where South Africans are made to come to terms with load shedding, writes Brandon Bekker, MD of Mimecast South Africa. Amazingly, the looming power cuts have replaced crime to become the number one threat SME businesses fear -...
CSR critical for a positive company culture
In the constantly evolving business environment, corporate social responsibility (CSR) has fast become integral piece of the puzzle for running a successful business or brand. In a world where people want to make a difference more than ever and want their employers,...
Reach new heights with the cloud
Organisations from the public sector to the private sector are undergoing a fundamental shift with the advent of cloud computing. The shift is disrupting the traditional way of working and the old way of thinking, writes Dr Werner Vogels, chief technology officer of...
Cyber-security is an ongoing battle
The 'Nigerian Prince' or '419' email scams we've all seen take advantage of the age-old premise: people can be greedy and gullible. Or to put it more positively - people are intrinsically positive about the motives of others and are not on the lookout for scammers and...
Software AG debuts Apama Community Edition
Software AG has announced the availability of Apama Community Edition, a free version of the Apama Streaming Analytics platform, that enables developers to download the Apama software, build streaming analytics applications and put those applications into production....
Manufacturers seize opportunities for change
There are three strategic approaches that can help manufacturers capitalise on key changes transforming their industry, writes Antony Bourne, IFS industry director: global manufacturing. These strategies offer the potential of increasing revenues and profits, while...
Take action now to prevent water, energy shortages
South Africa's water and energy challenges are well known and range from ageing infrastructure, supply constraints and pollution to the impact of climate change on society and businesses, writes Karl Götte, head of Standard Bank Commercial Banking. The...
MiBlackBox, a witness on call
In distressing situations, it pays to have a witness, but that's far from a sure thing during emergencies or unforeseen events. MiBlackBox is a personal, affordable virtual witness service that allows users to better communicate with loved ones or emergency services...
Top tips for robust disaster recovery in the cloud
Keeping businesses running in the event of either natural or man-made disasters is essential, since any downtime quickly results in reduced productivity, brand damage and resulting revenue loss, writes Allen Mitchell, cloud consultant at Commvault Cloud Solutions...
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