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Choosing Tech: A Creative, Fulfilling Career Path for Women
When it comes to women empowerment in the tech industry, many companies talk a good game, particularly during Women’s Month. Actually implementing real change is an entirely different matter for Chief Information Officer, Fikile Sibiya, and Busisiwe Mbatha, Head of…
Embracing the Future: 2024 Technology Trends and Transformations
Prediction 1: The death of the standalone firewall With over a third of South Africa’s middle class adopting hybrid work and local IoT use expected to grow by 14 percent annually until 2025, the network perimeter is irreversibly eroded. The…
The impact of AI on business and society
Hardly a day passes without speculation on AI’s trustworthiness. While there are concerns, AI, especially in Customer Communication Management (CCM), adds significant value to processes and lives. CCM with AI shifts business capabilities, allowing personalized, accurate, and compliant communication at…
Why is skills development a priority investment?
January is the start of a brand-new year when millions of matriculants and recent graduates begin their employment search. This is likely to be an arduous search for many young people. There are many barriers to entry into meaningful routes…
6 Ways AI Optimizes Lenders’ Debt Processes
During these challenging economic times, South African consumers are facing unprecedented pressure, resorting to borrowing to cover living expenses. The Q2 2023 Consumer Default Index (CDIx) by Experian reveals that the country’s 25 million credit-active consumers hold over R2 trillion…
How can you overcome poor cellular coverage in corporate settings?
In today’s interconnected world, businesses require reliable cellular connectivity to ensure continuous communication and access to digital resources, especially with the growing number of hybrid workers. Decisions are made in real time, and the market demands instant communication. Even the…
What Not to Do on Your Company Computer to Avoid Security Breaches?
As December unfolds, and you find yourself winding down at work, the extra time at your disposal might tempt you to use your company computer for leisurely activities like watching a movie or tending to personal administrative tasks. At least…
5 Ways Technology can Streamline Your Operations This Festive Season
The end of the year is quickly approaching, and many companies, excluding those in retail and hospitality, are either closing for the holidays or reducing operations from mid-December. As businesses wind down for the festive season, it’s essential to plan…
5 technology Trends set to Affect the Security Sector in 2024
Even for those of us who have been working in the technology industry for decades, the pace of change over the past 12 months has been extraordinary. Once again, we’re left with no doubt that technological innovations are bringing both…
When Fibre is Down: What is the Difference between your ISP and the area’s FNO?
There has been a notable spike in fibre downtime in areas across the country and this is understandably causing immense frustration among customers. However, Vox CEO Jacques du Toit says it is important that the public understands the difference between…
The Growing Role of CISOs in the Future of Cybersecurity Governance
In today’s interconnected world, the importance of robust cybersecurity cannot be overstated. With an ever-expanding digital landscape, the role of Chief Information Security Officers (CISOs) has evolved to become pivotal in ensuring the integrity, resilience, and compliance of an organisation’s…
Interrogating innovation: Introducing the African IP
According to the Imports Localisation and Supply Chain Disruption Study for the fourth quarter of 2022, South Africa’s exports dipped by 3% while imports rose by 10%. The study has also found that the import-export equation is leaning increasingly towards…
Top Concerns for SA internet users and what that means for business
When Vinton Cerf and Bob Kahn first invented the internet communication protocols we use today (back in 1980), I doubt they realized the impact this technology would have on our lives. As we head into digital transformation’s teenage years, the…
Navigating the unforeseen when transferring money internationally
In a world where you can make near-instant payments for almost anything, you’d expect that international payments and currency exchanges would be equally seamless. But for a variety of reasons, including shortcomings in the international forex system and the practices…
Using Technology and Data to Improve Healthcare in South Africa
Imagine the potential to pinpoint and react to a cholera outbreak with real-time medical information or be able to receive immediate alerts to a measles outbreak in a certain community. The potential of technology and data to improve healthcare in…
Internet safety tips to protect students online
In the modern era, students are constantly immersed in technology, with smartphones in their pockets and school laptops. While the internet offers valuable communication and learning opportunities, it also poses risks such as cyberbullying, identity theft, and online predators. As…
