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The Internet of Things: What security risks should you look out for?

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AVEVA spotlights benefits of industrial digital transformation for a low carbon world at WEF 2023

Peter Herweck, CEO AVEVA. Peter Herweck, AVEVA CEO, will participate in the World Economic Forum 2023 (WEF 2023) in Davos, Switzerland to promote a sustainable industrial digital transformation in support of a lower carbon, socially just world. “AVEVA’s software has played an active role in accelerating the sustainability transition for industrial businesses for many years. At Davos this year, I look forward to meeting with government, business and civic leaders to discuss how global partnerships – including between the public and private sector – can deliver systematic and sustainable use of the world’s resources and achieve a more equitable future for us all,” said Peter Herweck. At WEF 2023, where the theme is “Cooperation in a fragmented world”, Herweck will alongside strategic partner...

Five digital business trends to keep up with consumers in 2023

It’s hard to think of life without technology. From being able to stream movies on Netflix, asking Alexa to play our favourite songs or just being able to Google the weather, latest soccer scores or answers to life’s most puzzling questions – technology is playing a central role in the way we work, play, and do business. What’s even harder to fathom though, is that most of these platforms only came into existence two decades ago. As Shanaaz Trethewey, chief operating officer for Comcorp South Africa explains, one of the main reasons for this rapid growth is our insatiable desire for instant gratification and feedback. “Digital business is a very real part of our daily lives because we want to work faster, respond to problems faster and adapt to changes faster. The only way to ach...

Unified communication and collaboration trends for 2023

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The Security Risks for the Agile Retailer

In recent years, retailers have been forced to be more agile, responding rapidly to quickly changing business landscapes and consumer expectations. Retailers rushed to bring curbside and home delivery services to market and send their knowledge workers from the headquarters and contact center home in some hybrid capacity. Security has always been of critical importance in retail. As digital technology continues to drive the industry forward, it has been accompanied by an increasing number of connections to secure and complexity to deal with. So, how do retailers go about protecting the data they now rely on? They need to ensure they maintain Confidentiality, Integrity, and Availability. I encourage you to explore our new thought leadership paper titled “The Security Risks of Digital Transf...

Apps to help you achieve your every goal

Image sourced from Pixabay Mobile apps have become an integral part of our daily lives and have impacted the way we communicate, access information and complete tasks. We all know how busy life can get, especially as we start the new year. Thankfully, apps are easy to access and can be personalised to what our interests are. AppGallery provides you with an easy way to download many amazing apps across a variety of categories to help you reach your goals for 2023 and beyond. Manage your finances and business, efficiently Finance and business apps provide convenient and efficient ways to manage our personal and professional finances. With these apps, we can easily track our spending, create and manage budgets,and make informed financial decisions. Every South African bank has an app availabl...

Construction: The Power Of The Digital Twin

RIB CCS Head of Sales and Customer Success, Fady Kobersy When used optimally, Digital Twin technology is a powerful tool in the hands of construction industry players and project owners. As a virtual digital replica of a real object, such as a building or city, a Digital Twin’s primary role is to inform construction teams’ decision-making during the design, engineering, building and operating, and maintenance phases of complex builds. RIB CCS Head of Sales and Customer Success, Fady Kobersy, says engineers in the AEC industry are most challenged by the practical application of new building designs and projects. “This means that construction designers are limited in their creativity because if a creative building design is developed, it must be approved to comply with all safety regulations...

A new contender enters the African payments industry

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How Information Security Certification Can Benefit Your Organization

The ISO/IEC 27001 Certificate will prove that you have understood the Information Security Management System implementation process Information security is a critical concern for all organizations, as the protection of sensitive data and systems is vital to the success and survival of any business. Obtaining information security certification can provide numerous benefits to an organization, helping to improve the effectiveness of its security program, increase compliance with regulations, and enhance its reputation. One of the key benefits of information security certification is that it helps organizations to manage risk effectively. The ISO 27001 standard, for example, provides a framework for identifying, assessing, and treating information security risks, which enables organizations t...

How Technology is Transforming the African Retail Industry: From E-commerce to Mobile Payments

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Yellow Pay now available across Africa

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New CEO takes the helm at Vertiv

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