The digital afterlife … and stolen identities
An astounding 66% of South Africans believe the identities of the deceased are particularly vulnerable to identity theft, according to a new Kaspersky study - Excitement, Superstition and Great Insecurity – How Global Consumers Engage with the Digital World. As for...
Elastic supply chains key in addressing global risks
Chief supply chain officers (CSCOs) must proactively embrace a geopolitically elastic supply chain strategy to support their organisations’ growth objectives, according to Gartner. An elastic supply chain capability - which can expand or contract supply in response to...
ITU charts path to a connected and united digital future
A meeting of the highest decision-making body of the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) ended late last week with member states reaching consensus on actions to ensure that digital technology reaches and benefits people across the world. The Plenipotentiary...
Consumers still want to celebrate this holiday season
From snagging the best Black Friday deals to booking flights, the holidays can be very stressful for consumers. That has only been compounded over the last few years by the evolving Covid-19 pandemic, inflation, worries about gifts and other items being in stock, and...
These factors influence growth in security spend
Three factors influencing growth in security spending are the increase in remote and hybrid work, the transition from virtual private networks (VPNs) to zero trust network access (ZTNA) and the shift to cloud-based delivery models, according to Gartner. “The pandemic...
Amid shifting threats, cybersecurity is more important than ever
Visa has an updated look at how fraud has evolved since the height of the pandemic, with criminals simultaneously targeting online and offline vulnerabilities as our daily lives return to a blend of in-person and e-commerce experiences. “As in-person commerce returns...
African users hit by malicious WhatsApp mod
Kaspersky researchers have discovered a new malicious version of a popular WhatsApp messenger mod dubbed YoWhatsApp. Popular for having features that the official app does not offer, this mod spreads the notorious Triada mobile Trojan, which can download other...
Big data trends impacting the future of clinical research
The convergence of four trends - some of which have accelerated due to the pandemic - is transforming the research industry. Virtualisation and disintermediation are changing access to research and its findings. Thanks to digital health and the Internet of Medical...
Hybrid working improves employee wellbeing
South Africans who participate in hybrid working models have experienced better overall wellness in areas such as mental, physical, and financial wellbeing. This is according to the Cisco Global Hybrid Work Report, a study published to provide insight into the impact...
Security information, event management spend to pass $6,4bn
A new study from Juniper Research has found that the total business spend on security identity and event management (SIEM) will exceed $6,4-billion globally by 2027, from just over $4,4-billion in 2022. It predicts that this growth of 45% will be driven by the...
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Ericsson extends research with China Mobile
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Sophos blow to cyber-threats with Sandstorm
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Skype Translator speaks Arabic
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Panasonic re-enters SA with home surveillance
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Integrated solutions can boost business
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Xerox boosts MFP productivity
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Check Point simplifies security with R80
Addressing the sprawling complexity of securing today's modern enterprise, Check Point Software Technologies recently introduced its next-generation security management platform, Check Point R80. The new platform represents over three years of R&D, building on...
Aptronics scoops Veeam award
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SQL Server now available on Linux
Kicking off a wave of launch activities for SQL Server 2016, Microsoft has also revealed plans to bring SQL Server to Linux. The company says SQL Server 2016 is the most significant release of the product yet and that it has a number of new capabilities, including:...
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