Digital platforms could add R91,4bn to SA economy
Kathy Gibson reports - The digital platform economy could be a game-changer for South Africa, potentially adding R91,4-billion to the economy by 2035. This growth would see the sector's contribution expand from 0,02% of GDP in 2022 to a meaningful 1,38% by 2035. These...
4G/LTE will be embedded in next-generation spacesuits
Nokia has partnered with Axiom Space to integrate advanced 4G/LTE communication capabilities into the next-generation spacesuits that will be used for the Artemis III lunar mission. Together, Nokia and Axiom Space will incorporate high-speed cellular-network...
Increased revenues, subscribers for Vodacom
Vodacom Group reports that group revenue increased 5,2% to R26,1-billion for the quarter ended 30 June 2022, underpinned by a resilient performance in South Africa. Group service revenue was up 5,2%, supported by growth in data revenue and new services such as IoT....
Telefonica to connect IoT devices via satellite with 5G
Telefonica, through its divisions Telefonica Tech and Telefonica Global Solutions (TGS), and Sateliot, are collaborating in the development of an innovative connectivity service with dual 5G NB-IoT technology in which Sateliot's new satellite network will be...
Liquid debuts Cyber Security Fusion Centre in Joburg
Liquid Cyber Security, a business of Cassava Technologies, has launched the first of its matrix of Cyber Security Fusion Centres in Johannesburg. With this Fusion Centre, Liquid aims to bolster the cyber security industry in the country by managing the growing threat...
Digital transformation makes data integrity critical
Kathy Gibson reports – It’s fair to say that things have really changed over the last few years – and that not just because of Covid. There was a time when IT was seperate department, says Kate Mollett, senior director: Africa at Commvault. Today, it is an integral...
Unprotected entry into the metaverse comes with accrued risks
Enterprises that are considering joining the metaverse bandwagon have been put on high alert against imminent cyberattacks that could expose their valuable data to crippling cyberattacks, data exfiltration and breaches. As brands get increasingly engulfed in the...
Low demand for business skills from developers creates digital disconnect
Apps are key drivers of the modern digital economy, and of crucial importance to business leaders. Yet barely a quarter (26%) of the top skills featured in developer vacancies are business-related, and at least 49% of all listings fail to include a single business...
LinkedIn still tops the phishing rankings
The social media platform LinkedIn continued its reign as the most imitated brand after entering the rankings for the first-time in Q1. This is according to the Check Point Research (CPR) Brand Phishing Report for Q2 2022, which highlights the brands that were most...
Business services the top target for ransomware attacks
Business services are under increased attack from ransomware. This is among the findings from The Threat Report: Summer 2022 from Trellix, which analyses cybersecurity trends and attack methods from the first quarter of 2022. The report also features research from...
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Orange names 1Q15 top selling products
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What does IoT mean for your business?
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Ineffective outbound contact centres cost
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Ricoh releases new A3 MFDs
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Data security key for protecting government
Cybercrime is a burgeoning threat, not only to business but also to governments all over the world. The increasing number of highly publicised examples of cybercrime activities being used against governments or for political gain highlights this trend. The need for...
Siemens earns Level 2 B-BBEE status
Siemens is now one of just two companies in its peer group to achieve Level 2 BBBEE. It has the highest rating for a German company operating in South Africa. The Level 2 ranking was calculated by Empowerdex in accordance with the Department of Trade and Industry’s...
Learning, development beats training, HR
By virtue of the fact that learning and development (L&D) functions in the education, training and development (ETD) sector, many believe that its role purely relates to training facilitators and human resource departments, says Mark Orpen, CEO of The Institute of...
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IBM Software Developer at Datonomy Solutions
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