Impact of Red Sea cable cuts severely underestimated
The impact of the February 2024 cable cuts in the Red Sea, which were reported to have affected 25% of Europe-Asia data traffic flow, was severely underestimated, according to network services provider RETN. Through its own network diagnostics and feedback from major...
Planetary defence mission heads for deflected asteroid
Hera, the first planetary defence spacecraft of the European Space Agency (ESA), has departed planet Earth. The Hera mission is headed to a unique target among the more than 1,3-million known asteroids in our Solar System – the only body to have had its orbit shifted...
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...
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...
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Vodacom Business builds out healthcare solutions
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Nexmo debuts Verify SDK
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HDS redefines flash portfolio
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Avaya appoints new leadership for SADC region
Avaya is making changes to its executive team to drive growth in the Southern Africa Development Community (SADC) region. Danny Drew has been appointed MD for South Africa, while Selvin Kristnen has been appointed business development director for the SADC region....
African businesses get serious about advanced data analytics
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Mobile tops threats in Q3
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Commvault defines new challenges
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SUSE Enterprise Storage 2 offers Ceph-based solution
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Take control of MDM
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Pinnacle announces Proline 5000mAh Powerbank
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