Choicejacking can hack your phone in the blink of an eye
Although smartphone and tablet manufacturers have introduced measures to protect users from juice jacking, an attack in which malicious chargers compromise connected mobile devices, cybercriminals have found ways to bypass these safeguards. The recently-emerged method...
EU initiative to boost SADC trade launched
The Southern African Development Community (SADC), in partnership with the European Union (EU), the United Nations Industrial Development Organisation (UNIDO), and the International Trade Centre (ITC), has officially launched the Africa Trade Competitiveness and...
Home automation in for massive growth
The automated home market is rapidly evolving, with consumers increasingly adopting devices that enhance security, energy efficiency, and convenience. Against this backdrop, the global spending on automated home devices is set to grow at a compound annual growth rate...
Aviation industry increases investment in cybersecurity
SITA's 2024 Air Transport IT Insights report reveals how airlines and airports are increasing investment in cybersecurity, biometrics and sustainable IT solutions to cope with growing digital threats and rising passenger numbers. Seventy-four percent of airlines and...
Vehicle market shows signs of recovery
The latest TransUnion South Africa Vehicle Pricing Index (VPI) for Q4 2024 reveals a cautiously optimistic outlook for the country’s automotive sector, with improving economic conditions encouraging consumer confidence while affordability challenges continue to shape...
Teraco adds wind to sustainable energy mix
Teraco has signed a power purchase agreement (PPA) with South African-based integrated energy aggregator NOA to supply wind-powered renewable energy to its data centres. This follows last year’s announcement that Teraco had commenced construction on its own 120MW...
Banks boost support for African SMEs
The African Development Bank Group and Standard Bank Group have signed a financial agreement to enhance funding for small, medium and micro enterprises (SMMEs), and expand trade across Africa. The agreement includes a R3,6-billion investment in a social bond and a...
Have we been wrong about why Mars is red?
The Red Planet’s iconic rusty dust has a much wetter history than previously assumed. This is according to scientists who combined European Space Agency (ESA) and NASA spacecraft data with new laboratory experiments on replica Mars dust. The results suggest that Mars...
SA’s SMEs prioritise digital payments, sustainability
Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in South Africa are accelerating their digital transformation and seeking new growth opportunities through digital payments and strategic private sector collaborations while sustainability is priority. This is according to the third...
Global smartphone market set for 2,3% growth
Worldwide smartphone shipments are forecast to grow 2,3% year-over-year in 2025 to 1,26-billion units, according to the International Data Corporation (IDC) Worldwide Quarterly Mobile Phone Tracker. The 2,3% increase will represent the second successive year of...
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Drive sales and engagement through intelligent point of sale
Modern point of sale solutions with smart value adds can make a significant difference to small business growth and customer engagement, writes Gareth Corbishley, commercial lead at Halo Dot. Most businesses, when faced with the point of sale (POS) conversation, get...
AI and cybersecurity: opportunities and risks
Artificial intelligence (AI) is revolutionising the cybersecurity landscape, changing the way businesses can detect, prevent, and respond to cyber threats and offering a more robust and proactive approach to cybersecurity. By Saurabh Prasad, senior solution architect...
Digital wellbeing of youth in the spotlight
Young South Africans are spending more time online than ever before. While the web offers great opportunities for education, creativity and social interaction, there is also the risk of increased exposure to harmful content, cyberbullying, age-inappropriate...
Cell C completes network migration
Cell C has successfully completed its network migration ahead of schedule and is now operating with access to circa 14 000 towers countrywide, with more than 12 000 sites 4G/LTE enabled. Cell C customers will benefit from the expanded national coverage, better quality...
Vertiv enhances three-phase UPS channel offering in EMEA
Vertiv has announced key enhancements to its dedicated offering for channel distributors and resellers. According to Omdia, Vertiv is already ranked number in the three-phase UPS market globally, capturing 16% of the market. With the new enhancements, Vertiv's...
Secure data loss prevention in the cloud
Companies are very concerned about data loss. For a second consecutive year, the Allianz Risk Barometer 2023 ranked cyber risks as organisations' leading concern. Ransomware and data theft, in particular, feature prominently. This result is not a surprise, says...
Economic sector shifts will drive road system evolution
Legacy sectors, like mining and resources, remain a staple of South Africa's economic growth and the growth of its road transport and logistics systems, along with the dominant manufacturing sector. The need for AI-enabled telematics solutions is urgently needed to...
AI data environments have different storage requirements
Enterprises are fast embracing more data-centric business models, and as a result, so is the need for big data and analytics workloads that use artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning (ML) and deep learning (DL). By Daniel Thenga, NetApp and SolarWinds...
Embracing the power of digital workspaces
In today's fast-paced business environment, the traditional concept of a fixed office space is being challenged by the rise of digital workspaces. A digital workspace is an integrated technology framework that revolutionises how staff access and manage their...
Retain customers by taking the pain out of billing and payments
To remain profitable, a business needs to keep attracting new customers and retain existing ones. Keeping customers once you win them is essential to build customer lifetime value and long-term profitability. That's because attracting and onboarding a new customer...
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