A decade of staying ahead of the security
Celebrating its tenth anniversary, SID’s David Liu looks back over the last decade and gives insight into the changes in the online security sector. What were you doing 10 years ago? Well, if you are...
View ArticleData the most valuable asset
Cybercrime is expected to cost businesses about R78 trillion by 2021, according to statistics quoted by Cisco Connect South Africa. The internet has created the perfect platform for cyber criminals to...
View ArticleRansomware is not only file encryption
Ransomware is an ever-increasing threat worldwide, claiming new victims on a regular basis with no end in sight. The Check Point threat intelligence teams unpacks the issue. While most ransomware...
View ArticleKeeping employees motivated through public holidays
For most, a series of closely grouped public holidays present a highly anticipated opportunity for a mini-holiday. However, the number of public holidays celebrated in South Africa during the course of...
View ArticleFujitsu and Oracle launch Fujitsu SPARC M12 servers
Fujitsu and Oracle have announced the launch of Fujitsu SPARC M12, a new lineup of enterprise servers now available worldwide. Featuring Fujitsu’s new SPARC64 XII processor, Fujitsu SPARC M12 servers...
View ArticleGenerating energy value and creating agility is key
Energy security remains elusive on the African continent and is one of the biggest challenges engulfing the Utility sector, according to KPMG experts. The International Energy Agency (IEA) estimates...
View ArticleSafety management and reporting software for IAG
Ideagen, a supplier of information management software to organisations in highly regulated industries, has secured a contract to provide International Airlines Group (IAG) with a safety and risk...
View ArticleChoosing the best-suited cloud strategy for your organization
There is general shift by most organisations from traditional IT to the big public cloud, allowing them to respond better and faster to both business and customer needs. According to Dennis Naidoo,...
View ArticleThe role of optimisation in 5G networks
5G will bring about a significant change in the ability to meet increasingly complex consumer demands, says Martin Walshaw, senior engineer at F5 Networks. As we all know, 4G and LTE are designed to...
View ArticleThe hunt for the dawn of APTs
The Moonlight Maze cyber-espionage attacks sent shockwaves through the US in the late 1990s – two decades later, researchers uncover the original attack tools and find a link to a modern APT. Kaspersky...
View ArticleAfrica the centre of new space race era
In 2017 and beyond, Africa will find itself at the heart of a new space race centred on satellite connectivity. According to Michèle Scanlon, new business development at Gondwana International Networks...
View ArticleTrends that affect IT asset disposal
Smartphone technology is evolving rapidly, there have been vast improvements over the past few years and it is certainly not slowing down. The rise of smartphone technology continues to shape the way...
View ArticleSecurity solutions for smart home and business
Securing just one aspect of your home or business is no longer an option in a market where criminals are seemingly always one step ahead. As a direct result of this, local infrastructure supplier BT-SA...
View ArticleHow to ruin a cybercriminal’s day
Technology has changed the way we live, our relationships with others, and even how we take care of ourselves. These days, everyone – from the most inexperienced to the most advanced user – takes...
View ArticleManage inappropriate staff behaviour on social media
To manage an organisation’s reputation and ensure that it is not associated with any controversial, discriminatory or damaging (legally, financially or otherwise) views, it is vital to keep an eye on...
View ArticleWhat does the King IV mean for compliance officers?
The fourth edition of the King Report on Good Governance (King IVTM), released late 2016, is the new benchmark for corporate governance in South Africa. Key changes in this fourth edition include fewer...
View ArticleSA Florist improves efficiency with BrandChat
SA Florist has deployed BrandChat to improve efficiencies throughout its supply chain. BrandChat, a tool that is transforming how businesses interact using multiple messaging platforms, will help SA...
View ArticleDell unveils entry-level thin client
Dell has announced its lightest, smallest and most power-efficient thin client that offers superb performance and manageability for task and basic productivity users. Compatible with Citrix, Microsoft...
View ArticleAspect Software launches Aspect Via in Europe
Aspect Software is celebrating the European launch of its 100% cloud-based Customer Engagement Centre (CEC) platform, Aspect Via. Available to all verticals in the UK and Europe, Aspect Via’s launch...
View ArticleHuman, technology relationships will bridge digital skills gap
A mature and responsible relationship between humans and technology will bridge the digital skills divide, guiding people from digital refugees to digital citizens. This was one of the topics of...
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