Fines for mismanagement of data subject rights to soar
By 2026, fines due to mismanagement of subject rights will have increased tenfold from 2022 to total over $1-billion, according to Gartner, which defines subject rights requests (SRRs) as a set of legal rights that enable individuals to make demands and, in some...
Insurance industry under fire as cost-of-living crisis worsens
The world is currently facing one of the harshest economic climates experienced since the 2008 global financial crisis, raising concerns that more people may turn to fraud to address the financial pressure they are experiencing. "Rising inflation and the current war...
Data roaming fraud set to rocket
A new study from Juniper Research has found that losses from global roaming fraud are anticipated to exceed $8-billion by 2028; driven by the increase in bilateral roaming agreements for data-intensive use cases over 5G networks. In turn, it predicts fraudulent data...
Call to end illegal e-waste dumping
The global surge in technology adoption has brought about numerous benefits, but it has also led to a concerning rise in illegal e-waste dumping. This practice not only harms the environment but also poses health risks to communities. The producer responsibility...
Vodacom Western Cape invests R570m
Vodacom Western Cape plans to invest R570-million this financial year into the region's network as part of the company's commitment to building an inclusive digital society. Of this investment, R470-million is allocated to improve the quality, capacity and reach of...
Government urged to extend Social Relief of Distress Grant
To mitigate the effects of the Covid-19 pandemic on people living in poverty, government introduced the Social Relief of Distress (SRD) Grant in 2020 - at the onset of the global health emergency - in an effort to support those in need. However, many eligible South...
Huawei, DCDT partner to drive broadband, SMME skills
Huawei South Africa and the Department of Communication and Digital Technologies (DCDT) have launched partnership programmes aimed at enhancing broadband deployment as a foundation for a digital economy and providing digital skills training for SMMEs. They...
Download and win with the Vertiv XR App
Download the Vertiv™ XR App and you win on all fronts: not only does the augmented reality (AR) app assist you with data centre planning – but you could win a virtual reality (VR) headset too. The Vertiv™ XR App allows data centre operators, IT managers and channel...
Mitigate serious business risks with a data recovery plan
What are the most prominent business risks? The usual suspects are cybercrime, operational interruptions, infrastructure failure, and compliance issues. Yet once we exclude strategic risks such as debt and market shifts, most risks often come down to a single issue:...
How hyperscalers help businesses thrive in the digital age
The realm of cloud computing has undergone rapid evolution in recent years, with companies shifting from traditional infrastructure setups to more advanced cloud-based solutions. However, there remains a common misconception that merely moving virtual machines to a...
Robotics increase industrial efficiency, competitiveness
In today's fast-changing industrial landscape, integrating cutting-edge technologies is crucial for competitiveness and efficiency of businesses. According to Andrew Crackett, MD of industrial robot manufacturer Yaskawa Southern Africa, these advancements help to make...
Key strategies in the face of cyberthreats
In today's digital landscape, where businesses rely heavily on technology for their operations, cyberattacks have become an ever-increasing threat. By Saurabh Prasad, senior solution architect at In2IT Technologies As an IT professional with a keen eye on the...