Old passwords increase security threat
Kaspersky’s latest research reveals that the majority of compromised passwords not only violate password-safety guidelines but also remain unchanged for extended periods, which drastically reduces their security. Although passwords still remain one of the major...
Guard against voice cloning this holiday season
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Quantum developments raise privacy, security concerns
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Jury is out on how banks benefit from GenAI
Despite the growing adoption of GenAI technology in the banking industry, banks and financial institutions are split when it comes to outcome-based strategies. According to NTT Data’s “Intelligent banking in the Age of AI” research report, only half of banks (50%) see...
Mobile tech, DX could boost global GDP by $11trn
The global economy is seeing a dramatic shift, with advanced connectivity and mobile technologies set to contribute $11-trillion to global GDP by 2030 – representing 8,4% of the total. According to a new study launched by GSMA Intelligence ahead of MWC Barlelona, this...
Public cloud to hit $1trn by 2026
The public cloud industry has experienced explosive growth over the years, as billions worldwide rely on cloud storage to manage and safeguard their data. Since 2020, the sector has nearly tripled and is set to reach a remarkable $934-billion value in 2025, 20% more...
When IT cost optimisation fuels innovation, ROI improves
There is a significant opportunity for companies of all sizes - but in particular for those with revenue between $500-million and $5-billion - to optimise their IT costs and surge ahead in innovation. SoftwareOne Holding’s “Driving Business Outcomes through...
As security staff take on more, retention challenges grow
As cybersecurity teams take on broader responsibilities, infosec professionals are working across multiple security domains. This is according to the 2025 Cybersecurity Staff Compensation Benchmark Report released by IANS Research and Artico Search, which takes a...
Microsoft’s new chip rewrites quantum computing playbook
Microsoft may have changed the quantum computing game, with the development of a new material that enables scalability on a new scale. Majorana 1, introduced yesterday, is the world’s first quantum chip powered by a new Topological Core architecture that Microsoft...
900m phishing attempts as cyber threats take off
Kaspersky’s security solutions blocked over 893-million phishing attempts in 2024 – a 26% increase from 2023, when the total stood at nearly 710-million. The surge in attempts (shown in the graph below) between May-July is traditionally tied to the international...
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ICT skills that will take your career to the next level
With IT job vacancies continuing to climb as companies struggle to recruit and obtain critical skills in South Africa, there is an opportunity to upskill or reskill individuals to meet this demand. Prudence Mabitsela, founder and MD of Dynamic DNA, believes these...
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ATEN sets up Joburg presence
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Honorary doctorate for Mteto Nyati
Mteto Nyati, group CEO of Altron, has received an honorary doctorate from the University of Johannesburg's College of Business and Economics. Professor Tshilidzi Marwala, University of Johannesburg vice-chancellor, says the institution recognises "the outstanding...
Strategix offers cloud environment at local prices
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Synthesis Hits Major Milestone of 200 AWS Certifications
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Huawei Continuously Optimises End-to-end Assurance System to Secure Cyber Security
By Herman Kannenberg, Head of Legal Affairs and Cyber Security, Huawei South Africa - Huawei is committed to developing secure and trustworthy digital products and services and has continuously optimised its end-to-end assurance system, making sure that each domain is...
Optimise security, minimise user friction for a secure hybrid workplace
Employees nowadays do not intend to put their companies at risk. As such, they've spent the past year-and-a-half, doing their best to navigate the challenges of hybrid working, juggling new processes and procedures, all the while trying to get their job done. By...
Why trusted timestamping is important for business
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IoT positioned for growth thanks to hyperscalers
Extraordinary events over the past five years have created the ideal environment to enable large-scale Internet of Things (IoT) projects in South Africa. By Louise du Plessis, strategic product manager at Trinity IoT First, the rapid adoption of the cloud due to...
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A leading retailing and distribution group based in Namibia requires the above to integrity lead the digital transformation, technology innovation, and IT operations across the group. Operating in a retail, manufacturing and distribution environment, the CTIO ensures...
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