Ransomware groups weaponise stolen data to force payment
Sophos has released a new dark web report, "Turning the Screws: The Pressure Tactics of Ransomware Gangs," which details how cybercriminals are weaponising stolen data to increase pressure on targets who refuse to pay. This includes sharing the contact details or...
How much value is in your email address?
With the number of global email users projected to hit 4,73-billion by 2026, email has become one of the most important platforms for communication in the digital age. For many people, an email address is their main digital identity - and fraudsters can do a lot with...
UCT launches Digital Bootcamp for additional jobs pathway
The University of Cape Town has launched the UCT Digital Bootcamp which, it says, will offer an additional pathway to employment for determined young people and help them unleash their digital potential. The innovative pilot project, which is part of UCT's Vision...
National Online School Championships for esports this weekend
Mind Sports South Africa is to hold its popular annual S A National Online School Championships for esports - open to all learners whether their school is affiliated or not - on 25 June. However, for team events, it is required that all members of the team are...
Children exposed to advertising techniques while gaming
A recent study by cybersecurity company Surfshark has revealed that the majority of the studied mobile gaming apps used by children share data with third-parties. "Gaming is an important part of daily life for many people, including children," says Agneska...
Collaboration key in a hybrid world
Kathy Gibson is at Context Channel Connect SA – The way we work, learn and play has changed forever - and CIOs are key to making this change successful. This is the word from Yesh Surjoodeen, regional director: southern Africa at HP Inc, who says employers have become...
The evolution of cloud through distribution
Kathy Gibson is at Context Channel Connect – Up to 80% of cloud is sold direct, but its reach through distribution is growing fast - as much as 40% in the SMB sector. The movement to public cloud is not new, says Chris Vallenduuk, regional director: APAC at Context,...
Brands and marketers must take note of the kasi economy
Almost half of South Africa's urban population lives in townships, representing hundreds of billions of rands in spending power in the vibrant and growing kasi economy. Despite this, little data is available to help marketers and brands effectively target this...
ESG job postings increase 98% in advisory companies
Advisory and professional services firms are posting more jobs relating to environment, social, and governance (ESG) as climate change, diversity and inclusion, and risk management are some of the key issues faced by companies across sectors, according to GlobalData's...
After the pandemic: how IT distribution is changing
Kathy Gibson is at Context Channel Connect SA - The IT distribution industry performed well during the pandemic. Adam Simon, global MD of Context, adds that the small and medium business (SMB) market has come into its own as the key go-to-market differentiator for...
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Preventing the scourge of spyware
In addition to virus attacks, malicious code and phishing attempts, adware and spyware are becoming more of a threat. Aside from the amount of resources needed to process and transmit data, Lutz Blaeser, MD of Intact Software Distribution, describes spyware as...
New-look conference for re-imagined Dynamics
There are many ways that Microsoft has re-imagined its Dynamics application software; and even more reasons for users to gather at Emperors Palace on 22 and 23 April 2015 for the Microsoft Dynamics Re-imagine the Enterprise conference. Marc Gower, Microsoft Business...
Dac Systems helps government investment firm
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Schneider: installed base services vital
Enlisting the help from an experienced and specialised installed base service provider levels the path for an organisation to achieve its overall business goals. This is the case for an organisation either preparing to install brand new equipment or looking to extend...
Agent engagement in the spotlight
Phrases and headlines such as “the customer engagement revolution”, “making customer engagement effortless”, “improving customer engagement” and “investing in customer engagement” abound in traditional media and social media, says Ebrahim Dinat, COO at Ocular...
Business analysis workshops from IndigoCube
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ESICH Life Assurance implements Agilis
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Sage rolls out solution for Supreme Leisure
Supreme Leisure, a Port Alfred-based supplier of marine boats and related accessories, has improved customer service and enhanced efficiency by implementing the EFTS Payments for Sage Evolution Retail POS solution. This module for Sage Evolution ERP is fast, safe,...
CIOs face high-risk challenges
With one third of CIOs deciding that the current skills and expertise in their business are insufficient to facilitate their plans for IT transformation, this is an exciting but risky time to be a CIO. That’s the opinion of Servaas Venter, country manager of EMC...
Choosing the right VoIP solution
Many organisations that have not embarked on a journey from traditional PSTN phone lines to VoIP are looking to make the change to take advances of the numerous benefits of this technology. From lower costs to reduced space, hassle free maintenance and remote...
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