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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...

How to achieve platform modernisation

Aug 14, 2020

The future leaders in auto and equipment finance will be those who make strategic investments in digital transformation, platform modernisation and capability development to attract a new kind of customer and stay competitive in a rapidly evolving industry. By Kirtan...

How the sensor business is set to change

Aug 14, 2020

The sensor business is in turmoil. The industries that spend most on sensors are changing as are the sensors. Fossil fuel production, internal combustion engines and power stations will eventually decline but they need more sensors in the meantime. Existing Sensors...

Reshaping the business communication landscape

Aug 14, 2020

Even though the global hosted PBX market was expected to grow by $7,6-billion during the 2019 to 2025 period, the pandemic will likely result in an even higher adoption rate by corporates looking to digitalise existing processes. By Rob Lith, chief commercial officer...

AI sparks complex ethical debates for SA companies

Aug 7, 2020

South African enterprises will need to make complex ethical choices about how they leverage artificial intelligence (AI) over the coming years as lawmakers and regulators struggle to keep pace with the speed at which the technology is maturing and with the rate of...

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