MiX Telematics launches in-cab upgrade
MiX Telematics has announced an upgrade to its MiX Vision solution. MiX Vision integrates seamlessly with existing flagship products and delivers driver- and road-facing cameras for fleet managers to conveniently obtain an accurate view of their fleet operations. The...
MTN urges customers to protect against fraud
As the festive season approaches, fraud incidences will increase as scammers continue to find new ways to circumvent security barriers and scam unsuspecting consumers of their hard-earned money. "October is Fraud Awareness Month, and we'd like to take the opportunity...
Manage the risk of downtime in mines
Unplanned downtime in a critical environment such as a mine, can result in a catastrophic event that impacts the safety of workers and the environment on a massive scale. Brendan Hall, sales manager: Africa at Axis Communications Production losses can spiral out of...
Beware of company data on private devices
Few businesses realise that the data residing on personal devices could result in a data breach. They also don't understand that it's possible to recover the data from damaged hard drives, broken phones, credit card machines and even memory cards. Xperien CEO Wale...
Does your backup defend against ransomware?
So far this year, 4,1-billion private records have been exposed as a result of breaches and cyber attacks. From WhatsApp, to Capital One, to utilities, to city and state governments all over the world, organisations with multi-million dollar security budgets have...
Can your company’s reputation be redeemed post-scandal?
The destructive power of a corruption incident cannot be understated. The Steinhoff scandal of 2019 and the ongoing state capture enquiry are cautionary tales of how costly unethical behaviour can be. When an organisation's trustworthiness comes under intense...
Protect yourself against cyberattacks
Consistent year-on-year growth of Internet users is resulting in increased digital identities and the sharing of more and more personal information online. As Internet users become more comfortable and interconnected with the digital tools available to them - tools...
Used drives on eBay still contain sensitive personal data
Xperien has warned that 42% of hard drives purchased on eBay still contain sensitive data and 15% hold personal information on them, from financial records to birth certificates, passport numbers and photos. This is according to a study from Ontrack and the Blancco...
Advanced data storage for enhanced data analytics
According to Statistics South Africa, the economy shrank by -3.2% in the first quarter of 2019. This ongoing economic downturn has had an impact on many industries, forcing them to relook at the way they do business. By Hayden Sadler, country manager at Infinidat In...
Xperien achieves highest certification level
With 2,5-quintillion bytes of data being generated daily, securely sanitising assets and data that's no longer needed is more important than ever. Xperien has become the first IT asset disposal (ITAD) company in South Africa to achieve the globally-recognised Blancco...
Next-gen dashcams reduce fraudulent claims
Next-gen dashcams reduce fraudulent claimsThe insurance industry is built to provide cover for drivers and businesses to insure against the loss, damage or liability that occurs as a result of a vehicle accidents, theft, hijacking or fire. By Laurence Smith, executive...
Saicom Voice Services adds data management
Saicom Voice Services has added a data management solution to its evolving product stack, driven it says, by customer demand for services that are customisable to local business requirements and realities. "Our clients have come to rely on us for customisable...