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The big impact of AI and more for businesses in 2023

6Feb

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The big impact of AI and more for businesses in 2023

By Ciaran McKivergan, CEO and founding partner at 8909 Digital Artificial Intelligence (AI) will slowly start its journey to necessity in the advertising world in 2023. It’s ‘been coming’ for a few years now and a few progressive operators have slowly been rolling it out, but 2023 will be the year that its application reaches critical mass and really starts to impact the way agencies offer clients solutions – and the way the public consumes those messages. AI in Creativity Whenever a disruptive technology comes along, the affected industry’s reaction is generally running around with its collective hair on fire because the world is about to end. Once the hysteria subsides, people realise that they can harness the technology and work alongside it to make their lives easier and improve the...

Governing cybersecurity from the top as a strategic business enabler

30Jan

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Governing cybersecurity from the top as a strategic business enabler

Cyber threats are increasing at a rate far greater than the industry is able to cope with. Despite this, C-Suite executives still don’t take cybersecurity seriously enough while boards are not nearly as engaged in cybersecurity as they are in other areas of oversight, says Patrick Evans, CEO of SLVA CyberSecurity. Cybersecurity breaches pose a major business risk and can no longer be viewed as a technology concern. Business leaders agree on this point according to Gartner’s 2022 Board of Directors Survey which found 88% of respondents viewed cybersecurity as a business risk. However, only 13% of boards have responded by instituting cybersecurity-specific board committees overseen by a dedicated director. In some instances, it may be the case that directors are not always completely awar...

48HOURS launches free crisis diagnostic app

25Jan

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South Africa News, Tech

48HOURS launches free crisis diagnostic app

New online tool helps brands classify the scale of risk from a crisis within just three minutes Nothing tests an organisation quite like a crisis. In a global crisis management survey conducted by Deloitte, 34% of businesses that have already experienced a crisis say the most important lesson they’ve learned is to have better systems in place to identify crisis scenarios, with 29% saying they would execute a more timely and robust communications plan. When it comes to a crisis, the struggle, though, is knowing the difference between annoying chatter and an existential crisis. In a bid to assist clients to quickly and effectively assess and act, crisis agency, 48HOURS, has launched a free, web-based application called VICE. At a time when many crises played out on social media, it is vita...

5 Important Technologies Behind a Reliable Field Service App

24Jan

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Tech

5 Important Technologies Behind a Reliable Field Service App

Field operations apps are invaluable for businesses, allowing project managers to connect with field technicians, streamline operations, and improve customer service through timely and quality service. They offer companies a way to make their services more efficient, reliable, and cost-effective. However, for these apps to be successful, the right and up-to-date technologies must be in place to ensure that they perform as intended. The blog post will discuss the five most important technologies behind a reliable field operations app and how they can help your business increase its productivity and profitability. 1. Cloud Computing and Cloud-Based Storage and Analytics Cloud computing, cloud-based storage, and analytics for field service are crucial for a successful field operations ser...

Teqnamo’s Cybersecurity Report Uncovers Latest Trends and Biggest Challenges

23Jan

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Tech

Teqnamo’s Cybersecurity Report Uncovers Latest Trends and Biggest Challenges

Cybersecurity has become an increasingly important aspect for modern businesses and individuals alike. Cybercriminals are taking advantage of modern technology to stay ahead of security teams across organizations. This has led to a surge in attacks. Of course, the COVID-19 pandemic contributed greatly to this accelerated rise in cyber attacks, but the stage was already set even before the pandemic arrived. Cybersecurity has become a critical issue for businesses and individuals in today's digital age. As technology continues to advance, cybercriminals are finding new and more sophisticated ways to exploit vulnerabilities in systems and networks. This has led to a surge in cyber attacks, which are causing significant financial and reputational damage to organizations. The COVID-19 pandemic...

Cybercriminals eye passwords and cloud vulnerabilities with a sharp rise in attacks expected in 2023

12Jan

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Tech

Cybercriminals eye passwords and cloud vulnerabilities with a sharp rise in attacks expected in 2023

The cybercriminal is relentless, often sophisticated, and extremely persistent. In a constantly evolving threat landscape in which cloud adoption continues to grow and passwords are highly coveted by nefarious actors, attacks are expected to increase sharply in the coming year. However, this is being met with incredible advancement and innovation from the cybersecurity industry says Carey van Vlaanderen, CEO of ESET South Africa. Microsoft published its Digital Defense Report for 2022 which found a 74% increase in password attacks, resulting in approximately 921 attacks per second. “Passwords remain an easy win for threat actors but that is often down to users lending this attack vector to them on a plate. Attackers are cleverly compromising business networks prior to their phishing campa...

AppsFlyer gives Insight into Global E-Commerce Trends for 2023

9Jan

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Business, Tech

AppsFlyer gives Insight into Global E-Commerce Trends for 2023

By Sue Azari - E-Commerce Lead at AppsFlyer It is no secret that over the past few years the e-commerce industry has been constantly and rapidly evolving, with COVID-19 playing a significant role. Many retailers have experienced highs as a result of the pandemic, with consumers taking advantage of the convenience of shopping for pretty much anything right from the comfort of their living room; whilst others such as offline retailers suffered, due to their lack of a digital footprint when lockdown was introduced. Judging by recent trends, global retail e-commerce sales will continue to soar in 2023, showcasing the adaptability of e-commerce, which has gone through tremendous change over the past 30 years. As we look ahead to 2023, and the challenges e-commerce retailers have faced post p...

Using accurate forensic intelligence to combat serial and organised crime in South Africa

9Jan

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South Africa News, Tech

Using accurate forensic intelligence to combat serial and organised crime in South Africa

“When constructing any kind of civil or criminal case against an individual or corporation, it is imperative that all the evidence that is to be presented in a court of law be one hundred per cent accurate and verifiable,” says Sameer Kumandan, Managing Director of SearchWorks, South Africa’s largest and most innovative data aggregation platform. “False or inaccurate evidence can lead to the dismissal of charges and the release of dangerous criminals.” Lack of forensic capacity in SA It is no secret in South Africa that the capacity of the police service and their forensics departments are severely constrained, and that the burden of securing the convictions of criminals responsible for crimes ranging from murder and fraud to rhino poaching is a heavy one. Police resources are limited an...

Africa Tech Summit 2023 Returns To Nairobi For Fifth Edition In February

6Jan

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Events, Fintech, Kenya News, Tech

Africa Tech Summit 2023 Returns To Nairobi For Fifth Edition In February

Africa Tech Summit, the leading tech conference focused on connecting businesses and driving investments within Africa’s tech ecosystem, will host its fifth edition on the 15th to 16th of February 2023 at the Sarit Expo Centre in Nairobi. “After a sold-out out Summit in 2022, we are excited to welcome back 1000+ tech leaders, investors, and international players in Nairobi for two days. This year’s Africa Tech Summit will feature 150 speakers across two stages, masterclass sessions, an exhibition and multiple networking events to drive business and investment forward,” said Andrew Fassnidge, Director, Africa Tech Summit. With Africa’s tech ecosystem projected to grow from an estimated $115bn to $712bn by 2050 according to Endeavor Nigeria’s recent report, the Summit again connects te...

Business in the Era of Everything-as-a-Service (XaaS)

19Dec

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Tech

Business in the Era of Everything-as-a-Service (XaaS)

By Eiji Ota, B2B Sales and Marketing Director, Canon Central and North Africa (Canon-CNA.com) The ‘as-a-service’ model, whereby businesses can subscribe to a service or offering without the need to pay upfront, has revolutionised B2B operations forever. It was initially introduced, with Software-as-a-Service (SaaS), a pioneering business model for accessing software through the cloud. SaaS helped businesses offer a standard, distributed solution at a lower cost of entry. This new model also meant that customers no longer needed to worry about large installation and ongoing maintenance costs. Two decades on from its mass introduction, and the SaaS model no longer exists solely within computing, but now touches every industry. While software industries have been spearheading the as a servi...