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The Mindset Needed for a Successful Digital Transition
Digital transformation is not a new concept, and South African businesses have steadily evolved and increased their inclusion of digital tools over time, with a faster influx happening over the past three years. The adoption rate has accelerated due to the pandemic. Businesses were forced to adopt new ways of working, and digital transformation forms part of that. In some industries, readily available client options have increased as internet speed has also improved. But how do companies determine what kind of digital intervention is needed for their business and who to partner with? According to Ian Nel, Strategic Planning & Programs Director at Canon Southern Africa, it comes down to people, process and then technology. “Digital adoption starts with understanding the needs of the env...
LinkedIn: Are There Cyber-Risks Lurking Beneath the Surface?
In February 2021, the data from 500 million LinkedIn users was leaked by hackers, in June 2021, more than 700 million LinkedIn users had their data leaked and put up for sale. In June 2022, the FBI said that the fraud on LinkedIn posed a significant threat to the platform and its users. The site has become one of the riskiest social media platforms to date, according to South Africa-based cybersecurity firm Nclose. It allows for users to reveal deeply personal and relevant business information without authorisation; it allows for fraudsters to impersonate employees, and gain trust and access to information which can potentially put a company’s reputation on the line if an employee posts libellous or unpleasant content. “By now, most people recognise that social media isn’t the place to put...
Check Out Namibia’s First Carrier-Neutral Data Centre
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South Africa’s Manufacturing Sector is Shaken, says Absa
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South Africa’s CipherWave Gets Cloud Boost Thanks to Nutanix
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3 Freelancing Life-Hacks for Young Pros in the Modern Working World
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3 Freelancing Life-Hacks for Young Pros in the Modern Working World
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3 Freelancing Life-Hacks for Young Pros in the Modern Working World
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Africa Data Centres Set to Build Second Cape Town Facility
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African Fintech Funding Forecast to Double in Just 3 Years
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Nigeria’s Flutterwave Appoints New CFO
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