Device spending to hit all-time high next year
After fluctuating over the past three years, global spending on IT devices - including desktop PCs, laptops, tablets, mobile phones, and printers - has surged in 2024, rising by 6% year-over-year to $735-billion, according to research from Stocklytics.com. And this...
How spatial computing trends are unfolding
Spatial computing is transforming how businesses integrate digital and physical environments, propelled by advancements in immersive technologies, cloud computing, and artificial intelligence (AI). The growing interest is evident in company filings, which showcase a...
Gaps in law enable Africa’s rapists
Heinous as it is, rape across Africa is one of the continent’s most common crimes – and new research has revealed how the inadequate criminalisation of rape, weak legal implementation, rape myths, and victim-blaming are just some of the barriers to justice that...
Quishing gets around phishing defenses
There’s a new type of threat out there: quishing involves the use of fraudulent QR codes, emailed by threat actors, to bypass the phishing security measures put in place by companies. Sophos has conducted Sophos-X research to better understand the threat. The...
Don’t let FOMO compromise your security on Black Friday
Consumers are shoring up their cash for Black Friday on 29 November, which is expected to generate more in sales than last year’s figure of R26,6-billion. This year marks the 10th anniversary of the US shopping tradition arriving in South Africa and retailers are...
Be on the alert for cybercriminals when shopping online
As November ushers in the start of the holiday shopping and spending season, it also unfortunately signals an increase in cybercrimes. As a result, it is critical for shoppers to be extra vigilant to avoid falling victim to fraudsters. Chris Boxall, FNB’s head of card...
Mimecast expands partner program
Mimecast has launched its Partner ONE MSP Program, delivering a consistent and scalable partner experience for managed service providers (MSPs) by providing partners with the support they need to grow, evolve, differentiate, and amplify their business via a...
Paratus Group opens in Kenya
Paratus Group has launched of Paratus Kenya through a joint venture with Nairobi-based IT and ISP company, MoveOn Telecoms. The new company has been created to provide and install Starlink services. Last year, Paratus was announced as an Authorised Reseller of...
MTN debuts affordable 5G smartphone
MTN South Africa has launched its 5G-enabled smartphone, MTN Icon 5G, designed to provide customers with faster and more reliable communication on the MTN network. The MTN Icon 5G is available from R219 pm x 36-momths on Core price plan, inclusive of 1GB anytime data...
FMCG retail could turn Black Friday into a festive season win
Black Friday has become an integral part of the South African retail calendar. With consumers rushing to find the biggest and best deals, many retailers view the event as a race to the bottom. However, in the fast moving consumer goods (FMCG) sector, Black Friday has...
Enhance connectivity for a seamless festive retail experience
As South Africa gears up for the festive season with Black Friday and Cyber Monday approaching, retailers are bracing for an influx of shoppers both in-store and online. Tobie van Schalkwyk, business unit manager at Duxbury Networking Shopping centres, retail stores,...
Why the operating system is important in the age of AI
Africa is set to benefit greatly from adopting AI-driven and enabled technologies, writes Alex Reiniger, RHEL business development manager at Red Hat. Already, CEOs across sub-Saharan Africa are already recognising the potential of generative artificial intelligence...