PMI rebounds in September as manufacturing recovers
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Growth in IoT drives up risk
As the South African Internet of Things (IoT) market continues its exponential growth, projected to reach R223,07-billion by 2029, the Communications Risk Information Centre (COMRiC) is raising the alarm over increasing security risks associated with the proliferation...
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...
Do AI models process things the same way as the human brain?
Deep Neural Networks – part of the broader family of machine learning – have become increasingly powerful in everyday real-world applications such as automated face recognition systems and self-driving cars. Researchers use Deep Neural Networks, or DNNs, to model the...
5G is paving the path to the metaverse
As 5G uptake in many parts of the world bridges the milestone from early adopters to mass adoption, major new Ericsson research underlines consumers' growing commitment to 5G and their expectations on next-generation uses cases. Called 5G: The Next Wave, the Ericsson...
Cloud empowers disabled contact centre agents
Kathy Gibson reports from Gitex - Physically disabled people around the world all face the same problems when it comes to holding down a meaningful job. Not only are companies often reluctant to hire people with physical disabilities, but they face the problem of...
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Toys R Us launches gaming site
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MiFone launches Android device
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Leverage technology to improve customer satisfaction
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The lesser-known benefits of VoIP
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Stay focused and retain business this festive season
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BT improves connection to HP cloud
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Senior Project Manager at Datonomy Solutions
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