by Kathy Gibson | Jan 24, 2020 | Thought Leadership
Despite the increased digitalisation and connectedness of organisations, social engineering remains the preferred method of attack when it comes to data compromise. In fact, recent figures indicate that 79% of social engineering attempts have been successful....
by Kathy Gibson | Jan 24, 2020 | Thought Leadership
There has been a recent spate of large organisations experiencing data-related crises specifically related to breaches that may have exposed sensitive customer information. By Mike Rees, territory account manager for South Africa at Commvault The repercussions of this...
by Kathy Gibson | Jan 24, 2020 | Featured Story, Features
By Kathy Gibson – The only thing that is certain about South Africa’s economic outlook is uncertainty, and that we are in for a bumpy ride in 2020. Indeed, around the world CEOs are exhibiting a record level of pessimism about what lies ahead for the global economy –...
by Kathy Gibson | Jan 24, 2020 | news
Lenovo has unveiled its ThinkBook, opening a new category of mobile computing that offers users enterprise-level performance with the look and feel of a consumer device. The new ThinkBooks target the SME market, an important sector in South Africa. The Small...
by Kathy Gibson | Jan 24, 2020 | news
Xerox has fired another salvo in its hostile takeover bid for HP Inc, nominating 11 new directors to the Xerox board. In November Xerox launched the hostile takeover bid after a mutual due diligence process to negotiate an acquisition was declined. This bid was...
by Kathy Gibson | Jan 24, 2020 | news
Redvine Networks and Paratus SA have a longstanding partnership they believe is shaping how customers can benefit from an optimal network and connectivity experience. Leveraging the capabilities of 128T SDN, the two organisations have focused their efforts on...
by Kathy Gibson | Jan 24, 2020 | news
iOCO has achieved Amazon Web Services (AWS) End User Computing (EUC) Competency status – one of the first AWS Partner Network (APN) Partners in sub-Saharan Africa to do so. This designation recognises that iOCO provides deep expertise in supporting customers that need...
by Kathy Gibson | Jan 24, 2020 | news
Kaspersky License Management Portal (LMP) is a new self-service portal for managed service providers (MSPs) and resellers to help them streamline Kaspersky license ordering, management and reporting. The portal also enables a new pay-as-you-go billing plan for monthly...
by Kathy Gibson | Jan 24, 2020 | Product Showcase
Drive Control Corporation (DCC) has announced the availability of the new Dell XPS 13 (7390) and Dell XPS 13 2-in-1 (7390 2-in-1) notebooks. The XPS 13 now features Intel 10th Gen Core U series processors (i7 hexacore models available) in its existing form factor. It...
by Kathy Gibson | Jan 24, 2020 | Product Showcase
Sony Middle East and Africa recently unveiled the versatile, powerful Alpha 7R IV (model ILCE-7RM4), the latest addition to its Alpha 7R series full-frame mirrorless camera line-up. The new Alpha 7R IV is Sony’s highest resolution full-frame camera with high...