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5G drives the need for network energy solutions

Aug 28, 2020

It is estimated that within five years, the number of connections between people and other people, people and things and things to other things will number more than 100-billion. Add to this the increasing uptake of 5G networks, as well as new services including...

Businesses can make a change – and reap benefits

Aug 28, 2020

Despite how the pandemic has exacerbated an already dire problem with South Africa’s unemployment rate pushing it past the 35% mark by December 2020, and how the education system is falling short, very few businesses know that there is something hugely significant...

Why your site needs the security of an SSL certificate

Aug 28, 2020

Much like a human being, a website has its own unique identity. But this identity can be cloned by cybercriminals if not properly secured. While working remotely has become the norm as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic, the chances of a business experiencing data...

Proposed regulations for content self-classification

Aug 24, 2020

Draft regulations to the Films and Publications Amendment Act, which lay down the conditions for acquiring permits to self-classify content, were recently published. Webber Wentzel partner Carla Collett and candidate attorney Jodi Hardy take a deeper look at them....

Security lessons we can learn from online payments

Aug 24, 2020

Electronic payment security has become more crucial than ever since the start of the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic. As shoppers stay at home and workers avoid face-to-face interactions with clients, businesses have rushed to increase their capacity to accept money online...

How well do you know the PCI DSS standard?

Aug 24, 2020

The saying “nothing worth having comes easy…” couldn’t be truer in the case of fortifying an organisation’s systems and infrastructure and ensuring it meets the industry standards and compliance requirements. By Simeon Tassev, MD and qualified security assessor...

Data breaches are the new industrial accidents

Aug 24, 2020

Data breaches are the industrial accidents of the Information Age. That’s according to the Direct Marketing Association of SA (DMASA) which says there are risks to storing the information that powers the knowledge economy, just as there are risks to stockpiling the...

Automating IT asset disposal

Aug 24, 2020

Telecommuting will have an enormous impact on the future of IT asset disposal (ITAD), data erasure and electronics recycling. Businesses keeping their staff at home will need to provide them with IT equipment, they will need more equipment like computers and printers....

Tech trends to watch over the next five years

Aug 24, 2020

Social distancing technologies, composable enterprise, AI-assisted design, differential privacy and biodegradable sensors are among the key technologies to watch in the years ahead. The 30 must-watch technologies on the Gartner Hype Cycle for Emerging Technologies,...

Women in the IT channel make a difference

Aug 17, 2020

Despite tough times, women in the information and communication technology (ICT) industry raised a massive R61 106.11 to help the Sandton SPCA build a new sterile clinic. The money was raised through a Women’s Day initiative, 101 Donations, organised by Channelwise...

Securing cloud infrastructure a business priority

Aug 14, 2020

Despite more local companies moving to the cloud, they must still ensure effective cybersecurity protocols are in place to safeguard their systems and data. By Sanele Ntoza, Channel Manager F5 Networks Southern Africa Cyber Security and Next Generation Solutions at...

Don’t become a statistic: safeguard your organisation

Aug 14, 2020

A recent report by professional services company, Accenture warns that South Africa is facing an alarming onslaught by cyber criminals with 2019 alone showing a massive cross-industry spike with R2,2-billion lost due to these attacks. By Simeon Tassev, MD of Galix In...

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