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Five critical elements for any cyber security awareness programme
While nearly 9 in 10 companies not only allow but actually rely on their employees to access critical business apps using their personal devices, according to a recent Fortinet Threat Landscape Report, Android-based malware now represents 14% of all cyber threats. And…
Sony and Amazon are the latest to ditch MWC 2020
Sony and Amazon are the latest global tech companies to pull out of the Mobile World Congress 2020 in Barcelona, Spain, amidst fears surrounding the Coronavirus outbreak. They now join the likes of LG, ZTE, Erricson and Nvidia who have…
Sound data quality and data lineage are the foundation of successful retail in a digital world
The retail sector has arguably been one of the most heavily affected by the global shift toward digital everything. The rise of eCommerce means customers are no longer visiting physical stores the way they did. They now have a literal…
Samsung showcases the Galaxy Z Flip in Oscars commercial
Samsung’s yet-to-be-released foldable device – the Galaxy Z Flip – has been seen for the first time during a commercial that aired during the Oscar Awards ceremony. The first official look shows off the device’s compact shape, exterior notification panel…
The 5 stages of digital maturity
One of the most common misconceptions about digital transformation is that it’s about the implementation of cutting-edge technologies and IT systems that optimise operational processes. While technology plays an important part, it doesn’t give us the full picture. Many companies…
Cat Phones introduces its latest rugged phone
Cat Phones announced on Friday. 7 February that it has launched the Cat S52 – a slim and sleek rugged phone. According to the company, the S52 “defies user expectations of what a rugged phone looks like, combining military-grade toughness…
Lenovo DCG appoints new President of EMEA regions
Lenovo Data Center Group announced that it has appointed Giovanni Di Filippo as President of Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA). The company says that it hopes this appointment will further business and relationships within the three regions. According to…
AI and robotics: The future of call centres
With customer experience considered a significant factor in driving customer loyalty and retention, companies must do more to ensure their call centres are up to the task. This is where innovative technologies such as artificial intelligence (AI) and robotic process…
Cell C reveals its turnaround strategy
Cell C has unveiled its latest turnaround plans in a bid to make the network provider viable once more. The company has been faced massive obstacles due to “a misguided business strategy, a recapitalisation in 2017 which burdened the business…
Embracing a self-service world to improve CX
Irrespective of industry sector, 81% of customers want to take matters into their own hands and solve queries before reaching out to a contact centre agent. In fact, 67% of people prefer self-service over speaking to a company representative. So,…
3 Reasons why Cloud Gaming Devices will fail, for now
The future of gaming is… Now? According to several articles reviewing the latest and greatest Cloud Gaming device releases, such as the Nvidia Geforce Now and the highly publicized Google Stadia, the consensus is all very similar. The sentiment is…
Massive Powership Firm Willing to Bail Out Eskom for Half the Cost
One of the world’s largest powership firms, Karpowership has submitted a proposal to South Africa. This new plan seeks to effectively “plug” the power deficit the country is facing, upwards of 3,000MW, Reuters reports. “We have made a submission to…
Twitter plans to effectively ban fake media
Twitter announced this week that it is making a move on deceptive photos and videos being posted to the platform. In an official statement from the company, writers Yoel Roth and Ashita Achuthan say that users will no longer be…
LEAKED: Samsung Mistakenly Reveals New Flagship Device
Samsung has allegedly leaked a smartphone, described as the Galaxy S20, in a set of images advertising the phone for purchase. The leak was initially discovered by WinFuture, who found the set of images in one of Samsung’s European online…
Mastercard pulls out of Facebook’s Libra project
But now, Mastercard CEO, Ajay Banga has pulled out of Facebook’s proposed cryptocurrency, Libra. Detailing the reasons why Mastercard has ditched the ‘stable-coin’ project, Banga blames three main concerns over compliance, monetisation and generally Facebook’s tight-fisted grip over the project.…
5 IT trends that could reshape business in 2020
The year 2020 promises to bring many compelling events — from the Olympic Games in Japan and a mission to Mars to a total solar eclipse (not to be missed on December 14). But, back on Earth, there are lots…
