- As the industry adjusts to increasing levels of cybercrime, insurers are increasing premiums and becoming more strict about whom they will insure. However, if organisations don’t meet even the minimum requirements of security and data protection, insurance will do them little good. Instead, it…
- With the advent of ChatGPT, a powerful machine learning model from OpenAI, it is evident that artificial intelligence is on the rise. In fact, the prevalence of such AI-powered tools has sparked a conversation about the future of editors and writers, as many are concerned that such technology could…
- Cellulant’s digital payments platform, Tingg- enables businesses to seamlessly accept and make payments offline and online The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has renewed Cellulant’s Payment Service Solution Provider License in Nigeria. This license enables Cellulant to continue providing online and…
- Cyber security isn’t a new concept, but a surge in phishing and smishing (SMS-based phishing) attacks have caused concerns that businesses are so focused on security software and malware they are ignoring the biggest vulnerability: human error. Hackers and scammers have continued to refine their…
- ChatGPT, a chatbot that uses deep learning techniques to generate text and conversations that can convince basically anyone that it was written by a real person It is now possible to use a publicly available artificial chatbot to generate a complete infection chain, possibly beginning with a spear…
- Mastercard has partnered with Nigerian digital payment startup NowNow, to help SMEs reduce the risk of cyberattacks. There has been a significant increase in cybercrime in recent years. According to the Nigerian Communications Commission, Nigeria loses an estimated USD500, 000, 000 (Five Hundred…
- As part of our New Year’s resolutions, we all have habits we wish we could eliminate, just as there are others we’d like to establish. It might be swapping a tendency for procrastination for productivity after lunch, exchanging nightly ‘doom scrolling’ for a book before bed, or going to the gym…
- In today’s digital age, cybersecurity has become an essential part of protecting business operations, sensitive data, and reputation. Cyber threats such as phishing, ransomware, and data breaches continue to increase in frequency and complexity, making it essential to have robust security measures…
- Many investors are interested in stocks as an investment but are reluctant to get started. For beginners without much knowledge of the stock market, buying shares is associated with one factor in particular – risk. Stock trading is perceived by many primarily as a speculation on the stock market…
- With the rapid growth of digital transformation in the continent, data centers play a pivotal role in ensuring that data is safely stored and made accessible for users Africa is rapidly emerging as a major player in the global data center market, with a number of countries investing heavily in the…
- Ransomware is a global issue facing almost all organisations whose businesses depend on or leverage information technology, and organisations in Africa are no exception. In fact, businesses in growing emerging economies are often attractive targets because they do not have the legacy investment…
- As an SEO company, you may wonder what trends you might see thriving in the upcoming years. Truthfully, the fields of public relations and marketing are quickly evolving. While that truth does not seem to change anytime soon, SEO is among the most unclassifiable subgenres of marketing. Aligning…
- Is your brand effectively influencing potential buyers? Influencer marketing has become one of the best ways to grow your audience. Brands today are partnering with influencers to fulfill their social media marketing goals. YouTubers are some of the most sought-after social influencers. The right…
- Ransomware and phishing remain the top two cyberthreats today, a fact that many different studies will attest to, and often, human error is to blame for successful breaches. Cybersecurity awareness training has become essential for business, but it is often an exercise that is not given sufficient…
- Canon Europe has announced the new EOS R50 – the perfect gateway into the EOS R range for content creators looking to step up from their smartphone. With the ability to shoot 4K video, impressive audio and sharp stills, this versatile camera does it all. Its easy-to-use interface, simplified…
- As businesses continue to grow and expand, the need for IT professionals is becoming increasingly important. With their specialized skills and knowledge, IT professionals can provide invaluable support in developing a successful business. From creating custom-made software solutions to helping with…
- Paratus Zambia, a part of the pan-African telecommunications company, Paratus Group, has just been awarded the last available data gateway license in Zambia from the Zambia Information and Communications Technology Authority (ZICTA). This is a big deal for Paratus Zambia because only data license…
- While forecasts for local economic growth are not encouraging, the IMF recently predicted GDP growth of over 6% for sub-Saharan Africa’s fastest-growing economies this year, including the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), Niger, Rwanda, Senegal, South Sudan, Seychelles and Mauritius. It’s no…
- Analytics today is the golden thread that runs through multiple market segments, be it CPG (Consumer Packaged Good), Mining Minerals and Metals (MMM) and so forth. It provides immense value on an executive and plant level, bridging challenges that come with siloed information, it benefits the value…
- The initial phase of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC)’s first open-access, carrier-neutral data centre, OADC Kinshasa; FIH1, will go live in Q2 2023. It is expected to boost the county’s digital ecosystem and economy by delivering converged open digital infrastructure services for…
- Modern organisations rely heavily on digital systems to keep them fast, flexible and competitive, but such systems also make them more vulnerable and open to various risks, including connectivity failure, data loss and fines for legal failures. In particular, cyber-related crime and negligence loom…
- As technology continues to evolve, it will inevitably profoundly impact our daily lives. In particular, Artificial Intelligence (AI) has already begun to revolutionize the way we shop. There are shopping websites like www.decoder.com, which are powered by AI that can provide personalized…
- Vertiv, a global provider of critical digital infrastructure and continuity solutions, today introduced the Vertiv MegaMod and Vertiv MegaMod Plus, a turnkey prefabricated modular (PFM) data centre solution, deployable in expandable units of 0.5 or 1 megawatts for IT loads up to 2 megawatts or more…
- KnowBe4, the provider of the world’s largest security awareness training and simulated phishing platform, announced the results of its 2022 and Q4 2022 top-clicked phishing report. The results include the top email subjects clicked in phishing tests, top attack vector types, holiday phishing email…
- New Capabilities, Including Team Pipelines, Toppings, and Developer Center, go Beyond Sales to Manage all Types of Customer Operations for Small Businesses Zoho Corporation, a leading global technology company, is today unveiling the latest version of Bigin, the company’s CRM solution for small…
- Liquid Intelligent Technologies, a business of Cassava Technologies, a pan-African technology group, today announced that it has partnered with Nokia. Through this partnership, Liquid deployed Nokia’s innovative transport network technology in the new terrestrial fibre route connecting Mombasa (…
- Cellulant, Africa’s Leading Payments Solutions Provider has partnered with Dubai-based fintech solutions company to enable expatriates to seamlessly pay for bills and recharge airtime for their beneficiaries across Africa. These customers will be able to make these payments through KrosPayz, Money…
- Red Hat, a leading provider of open source solutions, today announced the availability of Red Hat Ansible Automation Platform on Google Cloud, providing a common and flexible IT automation solution that extends from the cloud, to the datacenter and out to the edge without additional complexity or…
- The “Global DataSphere” is exploding in size. IDC predicts that by 2026, the amount of data in the world will have doubled again. While most enterprises have digitised their operations, they continue to add more strategic workloads and create more and more data. So, as the amount of data…
- Months after its major brand refresh, new digital interfaces and a new approach to integrated advice, First National Bank (FNB) has been named the Strongest Banking Brand in the World in the Brand Finance Banking 500 2023 report. FNB emerged as the leader among the world’s 500 largest banks, with…
- Establishing a YouTube presence takes a great deal of effort and time. With hundreds of channels to navigate and an ever-growing audience, it can take time for individuals or businesses to get noticed on the platform. Fortunately, there are several ways to automate the process and make it as easy…
- Africa’s push for food sovereignty and resilience depends on investments and partnerships, African Development Bank Group president Akinwumi Adesina said on Thursday at the Dakar 2 Food Summit a food summit in Senegal. Speaking during a panel discussion on Building Multilateral partnership and…
- As the threat landscape evolves and cyber attacks become more sophisticated, it is crucial for organizations to adopt best practices for information security management. ISO/IEC 27032 is a globally recognized standard that provides guidelines for managing cyber security in an organization. This…
- Awareness, safety and convenience are some of the key contributors to the accelerating adoption of contactless payments. This is according to FNB, which reveals that contactless payments now account for more than 50% of all card payments made by its customers, while their preference for chip and…
- World Privacy Day, observed annually on the 28th of January, serves as a reminder of the importance of protecting personal data in today’s digital age. Data Privacy also provides individuals with control over how their data is collected, used, and stored. Data protection is instrumental in…
- ASUS today announced the 15.6-inch Vivobook Go 15 OLED (E1504F) and 14-inch Vivobook Go 14 (E1404F), two exciting and affordable lifestyle laptops that help make users productive or keep them entertained, wherever they go. These light and compact laptops feature superior OLED (E1504F) or IPS (…
- The HUAWEI Consumer Business Group has announced the launch of the latest member of its flagship Mate series, the HUAWEI Mate50 Pro and celebrates the fourth anniversary of the HUAWEI AppGallery in South Africa. The HUAWEI Mate50 Pro comes equipped with a range of cutting-edge technologies,…
- ISO/IEC 27001 is an internationally recognized standard for implementing an information security management system (ISMS). Achieving compliance with the standard can help businesses protect sensitive information and comply with legal and regulatory requirements. One way to demonstrate expertise in…
- Now more than ever, businesses are looking to cut down on costs while optimising their cloud usage. However, the cloud is not a one-size-fits-all solution for all applications, and cloud costs are determined by each business’s unique needs. Hybrid cloud will dominate as companies continue to…
- As the new year gets into full swing, businesses are hard pressed to secure contract renewals. Contract renewals are essential to success in any business. It is far more difficult to sell to a new client, than to maintain (and upsell) to an existing client. Customer retention is king – and,…
- Technology has always had a significant impact on supply chains. In 2023, it is going to be more important than ever as the “Great Supply Chain Disruption” continues to challenge organisations around the world, according to SAPICS (The Professional Body for Supply Chain Management in Southern…
- Artificial Intelligence is taking the world by storm, especially with the latest tech hit, ChatGPT, going viral. If you haven’t heard of or tried ChatGPT, it’s a highly advanced artificial intelligence tool that you can use to ask any question, and in return, it will provide you with an intelligent…
- The internet is an ever-evolving beast and we’re now into what is seen as its third major iteration: Web3. But what does this mean, and what impact will it have on our lives? Grant McMullin, the technical team lead at Flow Communications has some insight. The original iteration of the World Wide…
- OVHcloud who has recently received the Nutanix EMEA Service Provider of the Year partner award, continues to enrich its Nutanix on OVHcloud solution by adding a BYOL offer in addition to existing packaged offerings. Current Nutanix customers and partners can now bring their Nutanix Cloud Platform…
- With the help of data centres, we can take advantage of many conveniences in our everyday lives. They are the physical infrastructure behind cloud computing. In South Africa, Microsoft data centres in Johannesburg and Cape Town are operating around the clock to support a spectrum of critical…
- Despite the rise of advanced and hi-tech communication platforms in recent years, SMS usage for business communication is at an all-time high and the platform is expected to remain entrenched in this space for many years to come. 2022 marked the 30-year anniversary of the advent of SMS, which was…
- One of the most valuable contributions that data and data analytics have made to modern businesses is the ability that they offer to understand customers, engage meaningfully with them, and offer them the type of positive experience that keeps them coming back for more. But for all the value that…
- Organisations must ensure data is secured when employees leave the business, and that it has not been transferred onto personal devices How will GDPR regulations present new challenges for cyber security teams? GDPR legislation for both the UK and Europe has revolutionised the way businesses…
- AVEVA, a global leader in industrial software, today announced the completion of its acquisition by Schneider Electric, a leading global industrial company specializing in digital automation and energy management. Since its foundation, AVEVA has grown from a niche design software developer to a…
- The CIO role has undergone a seismic shift. No longer relegated to just “keeping the lights on”, today’s CIO is now synonymous with “key decision maker”, in charge of many parts of the business, wielding massive influence within the C-suite and boards. As glorious as that sounds, the reality often…
