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Equinix adds to mushrooming SA data centres
Nasdaq-listed digital infrastructure company, Equinix, has opened its first international business exchange (IBX) data centre in Johannesburg, South Africa – JN1 – which it says is a key facility within its global network. Equinix says that the JN1 site is in a...
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Cyberattackers raise the bar
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Purpose-driven firms can help reverse deterioration in SA’s social cohesion
Private companies can help resolve societal challenges in South Africa by incorporating environmental, social, and governance (ESG) factors into their corporate strategy, according to a new PwC report: "Rebuilding social cohesion is an essential contributor to...
Cyber immunity aims to change the security industry
Kathy Gibson reports from Jordan - Kaspersky is on a mission to switch the narrative about security from mitigation to prevention. "We are a strong player in traditional security, but we know there is a gap," says Andrey Suvorov, head of the KasperskyOS business unit....
Safety checklist for Black Friday and Cyber Monday
During this week's Black Friday and the following Cyber Monday, 46% of shoppers will be making their purchases entirely online. But with cybersecurity threats at an all-time high, how can shoppers and businesses stay cybersafe? This is the question posed by global...
Finance leaders must create a sense of belonging to retain digital talent
Digital talent in the finance function is in high demand and hard to retain, so CFOs must build a strong sense of belonging for these associates or risk losing them, says Gartner. Digital talent has very distinct priorities from core finance talent and often feels...
Kaspersky scotches political involvement reports
Eugene Kaspersky has poured cold water on reports that the cybersecurity company is closely affiliated with the Russian government. "These reports are bullshit," he bluntly told delegates to the Kaspersky Middle East, Turkey and Africa Cybersecurity Weekend taking...
Kaspersky advocates for critical infrastructure to be secure by design
Kathy Gibson reports from Jordan - Organisations around the world are being attacked by more sophisticated criminal gangs developing complex cyberattacks that are difficult to protect against. At the same time, they are expanding their field of operations to industry...
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Arrow Electronics is a Fortune Most Admired Company
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Visa expands operations to Côte d’Ivoire
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Developers move out of the back room
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Kaspersky Lab launches security intelligence services
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Reduce MRO spend with smart procurement
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Canon scoops seven iF Design awards
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Social accountability needed to build trust in Uganda
Development projects that pay greater attention to social accountability can improve citizen-state relations and trust in Uganda and other fragile countries, according to new research by peacebuilding organisation International Alert published yesterday. The report,...
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