by Kathy Gibson | Sep 17, 2018 | Trends and Analysis
The recent hype surrounding artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) is deceiving three in four IT decision makers (75%) into believing the technologies are the silver bullet to solving their cybersecurity challenges. The hype, according to new research...
by Kathy Gibson | Sep 17, 2018 | Trends and Analysis, Uncategorized
Mobile banking Trojans hit the list of cyber-headaches in Q2 2018, with the number of installation packages for mobile banking – modifications which help attackers avoid detection by security solutions and to expand their arsenal – peaking at over 61 000. This...
by Kathy Gibson | Sep 17, 2018 | Product Showcase
Dell’s flagship laptop, the Dell XPS 13 (9370) is now available to the South African channel from official distributor Drive Control Corporation (DCC). Shipping in a platinum silver with a black carbon fibre palm rest, it features an ultra-thin form factor: the...
by Kathy Gibson | Sep 17, 2018 | Product Showcase
Lenovo has launched a brand-new addition to its ThinkPad mobile workstation portfolio – the ThinkPad P1. The ThinkPad P1 gives users a premium experience, with a signature, black finish, glass touchpad and seamless keyboard. The ThinkPad P1 power supply is 35% smaller...
by Kathy Gibson | Sep 17, 2018 | Product Showcase
Two Snom desk phones designed to combine ease of use and versatility with audio performance are now available from Duxbury Networking. The Snom D765 and D785 – mark successful milestones in the 20-year history of Snom, a voice over IP (VoIP) pioneer. The Snom...
by Kathy Gibson | Sep 17, 2018 | Product Showcase
Epson’s laser EB-710Ui boasts ultra-bright 100-inch Full HD images and finger-touch interactivity, while the EB-696Ui – one of 11 models in the new EB-600 series range – promises everything from full HD resolution to a built-in 16w speaker and microphone input. The...
by Kathy Gibson | Sep 17, 2018 | Product Showcase
Merchants who receive payments from consumers via electronic funds transfer (EFT) can now get instant notification of successful settlement, significantly speeding up transactions. secureEFT, an instant EFT payment service that allows customers to make secure online...
by Kathy Gibson | Sep 17, 2018 | Featured Story, Thought Leadership
Kathy Gibson is at Gartner Symposium in Cape Town – Digital transformation has impacted the entire enterprise, and winners are those that can constantly adapt to change – that can live in the Continuous Next. “How will you rise to that challenge?” Mike Harris,...
by Kathy Gibson | Sep 17, 2018 | Events/Report-backs
The International Telecommunications Union (ITU) is meeting in Durban to thrash out issues around spectrum, connectivity and regulations. Kathy Gibson reports ITU meeting opens in Durban The International Telecommunications Union (ITU) today kicked off ITU...
by Kathy Gibson | Sep 5, 2018 | Featured Story, Features
Entrepreneurship is often positioned as a solution for South Africa’s unemployment crisis, yet it will only make a real difference to job creation and the country’s economy if larger organisations and government give newly-minted entrepreneurs the support they need to...
