by Kathy Gibson | Oct 21, 2022 | Thought Leadership
In today’s interconnected world, effective cybersecurity is as important to the success of any business as capital funding, skills mix, innovation and good management. By Siyabonga Mabuza, head of cyber security at 4th Industrial Revolution Incubator (4IRI) This is...
by Kathy Gibson | Oct 21, 2022 | Trends and Analysis
In a nation beset by unemployment, it is vital to provide new work opportunities. Our collective future will remain unknown unless we work together to address the problem. And the significance of entrepreneurship to South Africa’s economic success cannot be...
by Kathy Gibson | Oct 21, 2022 | Trends and Analysis
The Covid pandemic saw virtual identity checks become the norm. But not all identity proofing methods are created equal – some of the mainstream options fall far short of best practice guidelines. By choosing the right methodology and technology, CIOs and...
by Kathy Gibson | Oct 21, 2022 | Thought Leadership
“You cannot pour for others unless your own jug is full,” says Vukani Mngxati, CEO of Accenture in Africa. It is a simple metaphor used to describe his attitude toward mental health in the workplace. He openly speaks about going for therapy to help manage stress,...
by Kathy Gibson | Oct 21, 2022 | news
Liquid Cloud has become one of the first Microsoft partners to achieve multiple Solutions Partner designations in the Partner Network Programme. The new Solutions Partner designation status replaces the Gold and Silver partnerships, which will be phased out over the...
by Kathy Gibson | Oct 21, 2022 | news
Paratus achieved VMware Cloud Verified status in the first quarter of 2021 for its Data Center in Angola and this status has been officially renewed. The Cloud Verified badge signals to customers that Paratus offers a service running on top of the complete VMware...
by Kathy Gibson | Oct 21, 2022 | news
IT distributors Tarsus, Axiz and Rectron have shared the categories of nomination for South Africa in the 2022 Context ChannelWatch survey. Market dynamics in the IT distribution landscape continue to be influenced by the pandemic and its aftershocks, alongside more...
by Kathy Gibson | Oct 21, 2022 | news
Digimune has been appointed as an official distribution partner for NortonLifeLock. The company will distribute Norton consumer and small business digital security solutions direct to customers and throughout the channel in Africa. Owned by NortonLifeLock, formerly...
by Kathy Gibson | Oct 21, 2022 | Features
Just a few years ago, climate change was a far-off reality, but a marked increase in natural disasters and weather-related catastrophes points to the reality that it may be closer to home than we realise. “Disasters such as the Knysna fires of 2017 and the more recent...
by Kathy Gibson | Oct 21, 2022 | Features
Liabilities arising out of the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA) as well as King IV have a direct correlation to IT risk management. Insurance solutions in both the cyber and directors & officers (D&O) liability space have evolved to keep pace...
