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1-in-100 online service users is part of a fraud network
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African countries urged to accelerate E-band planning
To accelerate 5G in Africa, regulatory frameworks governing critical wireless backhaul spectrum, E-band (70-80 GHz), needs to be put on the agenda swiftly. This was the call made by ICT experts at the 6th Annual Sub Sahara Spectrum Management Conference which took...
Quantum leap for University of Tokyo
IBM and the University of Tokyo have unveiled Japan's most powerful quantum computer. The IBM Quantum System One is now operational for researchers at both scientific institutions and businesses in Japan, with access administered by the University of Tokyo. The IBM...
Cybercriminals are getting more sophisticated
There has been a significant increase in the frequency and sophistication of cybercrime activity, including a 65% rise in the use of hacking tools downloaded from underground forums and filesharing websites between H2 2020 to H1 2021. HP Inc's Threat Insights Report...
Household IoT devices don’t get security attention
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Transnet hopes to be back online soon
Transnet, still battling a cyberattack that hit its container port operations last week, is making progress on bringing systems back online and expects to lift the force majeure declared last week. The IT disruptions have been largely alleviated, the organisation...
Can you be fired for carrying a weapon during a strike?
Carrying a weapon during a strike action at your work premises could potentially be a fireable offence. A recent court case, Pailpac (Pty) Ltd v De Beer N.O and Others, confirmed that employees can be dismissed for having dangerous weapons during a strike and on...
Intel unveils new process and packaging technology
Intel has revealed one of the most detailed process and packaging technology roadmaps the company has ever provided, showcasing a series of foundational innovations that will drive its products through 2025 and beyond. In addition to announcing RibbonFET, its first...
EMEA PC market still positive as lockdowns ease
The Europe, Middle East, and Africa (EMEA) traditional PC market, (desktop, notebooks, and workstations) saw growth of 6,5% YoY in 2021Q2 -- a total of 22,2-million units. According to International Data Corporation (IDC), unfavorable growth rates versus 2020Q2 -- the...
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Huawei unveils OceanStor N9000
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DiData scoops EMC partner awards
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Comstor partnerships benefit customers
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Four steps to securing the BYOD world
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Novell Filr provides anytime file access
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Fujitsu boosts high performance computing
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