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Driving AWS partner success with First Distribution

Nov 18, 2024

In the fast-paced world of cloud computing, First Distribution stands out as a key player, expertly guiding resellers to unlock the vast potential of Amazon Web Services (AWS). As both an AWS Distributor and Authorized Training Partner, First Distribution combines...

Microsoft Surface: AI-Ready Laptops for the Modern Workforce

Nov 11, 2024

Today’s professionals demand technology that doesn’t just keep up but anticipates their needs. Microsoft’s new Surface Laptop 6 and Surface Pro 10 do precisely this, leading the way in AI-powered productivity, flexibility, and security. Designed with modern work and...

Price protection, predictability a buffer against Eskom tariff increases

Nov 11, 2024

The prolonged bouts of loadshedding that South Africans endured over the last 15 years or so have driven resourceful users to a number of alternative power solutions. So, while 2023 was the worst year in terms of loadshedding days, it was also a record year for all...

Nutanix focuses on emerging markets

Nov 11, 2024

Kathy Gibson reports – Nutanix is pursuing a growth strategy – with a specific focus on emerging markets, particularly in Africa. “We are investing in Africa as we see the potential and need to acquire market share,” says Shaista Ahmed, channel sales...

Mustek adds B2B value to Samsung portfolio

Nov 8, 2024

Premium brand Samsung, arguably best known for its market-leading smartphones, is rapidly becoming a name to reckon with in the business-to-business (B2B) environment. And, as the master distributor of Samsung’s B2B ranges since 2021, Mustek can take much of the...

Global data security revenues to surge by 70%

Oct 25, 2024

Global data security revenues are expected to jump by 70% and hit over $12-billion by the end of a decade. This is according to data presented by AltIndex.com, which indicates that cyber threats continue to rise. Data security revenues have skyrocketed over the years,...

Vulnerabilities are being exploited faster than ever

Oct 25, 2024

Threat actors are upping their game and taking advantage of newly-disclosed vulnerabilities quicker than ever. This is among the findings of FortiGuard Labs’ 2H 2023 Global Threat Landscape Report, which highlights the need for vendors to adhere to vulnerability...

Ransomware groups weaponise stolen data to force payment

Oct 25, 2024

Sophos has released a new dark web report, “Turning the Screws: The Pressure Tactics of Ransomware Gangs,” which details how cybercriminals are weaponising stolen data to increase pressure on targets who refuse to pay. This includes sharing the contact details or...

Cut through the hype around AI and ransomware

Oct 25, 2024

By Rick Vanover – It might be the great paradox of 2024: Artificial Intelligence (AI). Everyone’s bored of hearing it, but can’t stop talking about it. It’s not going away so we had better get used to it. AI is disrupting most digital industries and...

The dark motivations behind DDoS attacks in Africa

Oct 25, 2024

By Bryan Hamman – As Africa continues to embrace digital transformation, the continent is also becoming increasingly vulnerable to cyberthreats, particularly Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) attacks. These incidents, which disrupt the availability of...

Formal defences key for application security

Oct 25, 2024

Organisations have continued to shore up their application security defences over the last year, according to the 2024 State of Code Security survey, sponsored by OpenText and produced by Dark Reading. “This trend is in essence a response to rising concerns over...

The cost of a data breach reaches new highs

Oct 11, 2024

The global average cost of a data breach reached $4,88-million in 2024, as breaches grow more disruptive and further expand demands on cyber teams, according to IBM’s Cost of a Data Breach Report. Breach costs increased 10% from the prior year, the largest yearly jump...

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