Brace for fewer Black Friday bargains this year
South African shoppers may want to dial down their Black Friday expectations this year, with market data indicating a slowdown in consumer enthusiasm for the annual global shopping frenzy while retailers adjust their strategies toward a month-long approach that...
Retail threats surge ahead of Black Friday
In 2024, cybercriminals launched over 38-million phishing attacks, impersonating major marketplaces, banks, and tech retailers. Stolen payment card data is actively traded on dark web forums, with prices ranging from $70 to $315 per set. As shoppers prepare for major...
New zero-day vulnerability in Windows
Kaspersky researchers have identified a new zero-day vulnerability in Windows - designated CVE-2024-30051. The discovery was made while Boris Larin and Mert Degirmenci were investigating the Windows DWM Core Library Elevation of Privilege vulnerability...
Modest but steady growth forecast for data centre power
The global data centre power market is expected to reach $15,01-billion by 2030 - with a CAGR of 8,1% from 2024 to 2030 - according to a new study by Grand View Research. The factor driving the market growth is the shift in focus of end users towards co-location and...
US telcos struggle with channel partners
US telcos are facing hurdles in differentiating themselves within the indirect B2B channel, according to recent findings from GlobalData. While recognising the value of third-party partnerships in enterprise business, telcos struggle to set themselves apart in their...
Workplace transformation will boost AR/VR spending
Augmented reality and virtual reality (AR/VR) spending in Europe will reach $4,8-billion in 2024. AR/VR spending will record a 21,9% compound annual growth rate (CAGR) over the next five years to reach $10,2-billion in 2028. According to the Worldwide Augmented and...
Hardcopy peripherals on the decline in Western Europe
Shipments of hardcopy peripherals (HCP) in Western Europe (WE) experienced a YoY decline of 20,6% to 3,3-million units in Q1 2024, according to IDC's Quarterly Hardcopy Peripherals Tracker Q1 2024. Although supply chain issues have been resolved, and the overall...
Stellenbosch University drives food sustainability with Klimato
Stellenbosch University's (SU) Compliance and Catering Office has partnered with the Swedish-based startup Klimato to promote a more conscious approach to meal preparation and selection among staff and students. Stellenbosch is the first African institution to pilot...
AI for Good Global Summit addresses AI governance
The AI for Good Global Summit 2024 will open in Geneva, Switzerland on 29 May with the UN's first AI Governance Day to discuss how best to implement principled AI frameworks while ensuring that no country is left behind. AI Governance Day will welcome ministers and...
Retirement equality gap tarnishes golden years for SA women
According to Stellenbosch University's "Women's Report 2022: Women and Fiscal Policy", the gender retirement equality gap in South Africa means that women can expect around 26% less retirement income than men when they retire. This reality is referenced by Lindiwe...
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Technology startup raises $2m to bridge the gap between enterprises and frontline employees
SmartWage, an innovative HR and communications technology startup, has raised $2-million (about R29-million). The oversubscribed seed funding round was raised to support SmartWage's vision of transforming Africa's workforce through digital inclusion, particularly for...
How fintech is to keep Nairobi kids in school
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Act now: data breaches in SA are on the rise
Almost nine in 10 organisations in South Africa have suffered a ransomware attack, with a third of the data unable to be recovered. By Chris Norton, regional director: Africa at Veeam Software High-profile data breaches always grab the headlines, but often the damage...
Why green hydrogen is the fuel of the future
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Frogfoot air extends fibre coverage
Frogfoot Networks, a licensed open-access fibre infrastructure provider, has announced that it is extending the areas where Frogfoot air is available. The company's low-cost WiFi-enabled fibre connectivity solution has been rolled out to more areas due to interest and...
Data the missing puzzle piece for SA business success
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Next phase of Kubernetes education will drive simpler deployment
Globally, Kubernetes is still in its early educational phase as a technology. On Gartner's Hype Cycle, container management currently sits on top of the peak of inflated expectations. By Chris Norton, regional director: Africa at Veeam Software If Kubernetes and other...
How to access fast financial services growth
It's never been so tough for financial services to get the numbers. By Laurette Coetzee, business development manager of AfriGIS Things like cost-to-income ratios are generally up. Loan volumes are up as well but there's been a trend of rising non-performing loan...
Moving to the cloud: what are you waiting for?
Cloud computing is nothing new, but as the technology continues to evolve, companies are increasingly embracing the cloud to stay current and competitive. Marilyn Moodley, country leader for South Africa and WECA (West, East, Central Africa) at SoftwareONE, looks at...
How emails can cause cybersecurity vulnerability in your organisation
Since the start of the pandemic, many businesses have shifted to remote work. Cybercriminals saw the opportunity to target businesses' remote users leaving unprepared businesses vulnerable to cyberattacks. Phishing attacks have become one of the most prominent data...
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