Autonomy CEO Mike Lynch confirmed dead
Mike Lynch, the former CEO of Autonomy, has been confirmed dead in a yachting accident near Sicily. The body of the UK entrepreneur was recovered following a violent storm last week that capsized the boat carrying 22 people. The other victims are Lynch's daughter...
Reliance on social media drives disinformation
A recent survey across Africa by KnowBe4 reveals that 84% of respondents rely on social media as their primary news source, with 80% favouring Facebook. This heavy dependence on social platforms for information is concerning, particularly as disinformation continues...
Exploitation of Internet-facing apps is No 1 initial attack vector
According to the recent Kaspersky Incident Response Analytics Report, more than half (53,6%) of cyberattacks in 2021 started with vulnerability exploitation. Other common initial attack methods included compromised accounts and malicious emails. When attackers plan...
Eskom moves on power procurement programme
As part of the broad measures to address the loadshedding crisis, Eskom has launched three programmes to procure much needed power for the national grid. Initially the programmes will focus on generators capable of supplying more than one Megawatt to the grid. Over...
Decision-makers cherry-pick marketing data
Marketing analytics are responsible for influencing just over half (53%) of marketing decisions, according to a new survey by Gartner. In May and June 2022, Gartner surveyed 377 users of marketing analytics to explore the role of marketing analytics in decision...
Staggering growth for 5G fixed wireless access
A new study by Juniper Research has found that total operator-billed revenue generated from 5G FWA (Fixed Wireless Access) services will rise from $515-million in 2022 to $2,5-billion next year. This staggering growth will be driven by 5G's advanced network...
Challenges to wearables growth in 2022
The wearables market faced another challenging period in the second quarter of 2022 (2Q22) as global shipments declined 6,9% year over year to 107,4-million units according to new data from the International Data Corporation (IDC) Worldwide Quarterly Wearable Device...
Illicit trade in cigarettes not as high as industry claims
In August this year, British American Tobacco South Africa (BATSA) announced that the illicit cigarette trade in the past year comprised 70% of the total market in South Africa but, according to a new study by University of Cape Town PhD candidate Nicole Vellios,...
AI can be harnessed for humanity’s good
Kathy Gibson reports - Artificial intelligence (AI) is not inherently good or bad - it is what people do with it that is important. That's the word from Fred Werner, head: strategic engagement at the International Telecommunications Union (ITU), speaking at the AI...
Talent is top challenge facing CFOs
Hiring and retaining staff is the most difficult task facing CFOs over the next 12 months, according to a new survey from Gartner. The tight labour market is part of a trifecta of factors including persistent inflation and supply chain disruptions that are set to...
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New layer of enterprise protection from Kaspersky
Kaspersky Lab has released Kaspersky Private Security Network, which allows the company’s products to receive realtime data about program and website reputations, and provide companies with the fastest possible protection from new threats, without exchanging data with...
Customer demand for energy savers on the rise
South Africans are generally - and genuinely - interested in saving electricity. This is the view of Alexander Haw, group sustainability manager of Massmart. Massmart is one of the more than 100 businesses that have pledged their support for the 49M campaign, thus...
Prepare for Europe’s new data protection law
In just a few weeks, a new EU law will be approved which will heavily impact the regulatory landscape far beyond Europe’s borders. Aiming to protect consumers’ sensitive information, the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) will harmonise current legislation...
Online retailers can shine this holiday season
It is the busiest time of the year in many retail industries, and there is a substantial uptick in customers looking to spend money. The National Retail Federation notes that online shoppers are expected to spend $105-billion during the 2015 holiday season. The...
Multiple new media choices for Kenyans
Ericsson ConsumerLab’s first-ever TV and Media report for Kenya reflects the views and habits of over 13-million Kenyans aged 18-69 who watch TV and video content over the internet at least weekly. According to the report TV ownership in Kenya is 92% but while...
Risk management integral to availability
In the always-on environment, CIOs are under increased pressure to deliver solutions that facilitate round the clock access to data and services. However, they need to remain mindful of managing the inherent risk of introducing cloud and virtualisation services, says...
The Foschini Group finds online footing
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As consumers wind down, cybercriminals gear up
As consumers wind down for a much-needed year-end break, cybercriminals are entering their busiest time of year, writes Doros Hadjizenonos, country manager of Check Point South Africa. A time when consumers are quick to snap up festive season savings and when they use...
Achieve your goals in 2016
As we come to the end of 2015, most people are looking towards the new-year with renewed vigour, redefining their path and putting together new resolutions. Personal development coach and a professional speaker Quinton Douman offers sage advice on how to hold on to...
There is still space for printing in a digital world
We live in a digital world where we communicate, consume and even store our data online, writes Hanno Lochner, branch manager: Port Elizabeth at Rectron. But with the information overload that exists when every facet of our lives happens in cyberspace, how do you...
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Technical Skills:Core Technologies: Languages & Frameworks: C#, ASP.NET, HTML, JavaScript, CSS, XML. Libraries & Tols: JQuery, LINQ, SignalR. Database: MS SQL Server (MSSQL). Web & Integration: IIS (Internet Information Services), REST API integration....
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