Top tech trends for small businesses January 2024, News & Events While small businesses are optimistic, and even intrigued, about the potential of emerging technologies, many wish there were more education and resources to navigate a rapidly changing world.
Cyberattacks the #1 cause of business outages January 2024, Information Security, Infrastructure The latest survey by Veeam Software shows that 92% of organizations will increase their spending on data protection by 2024 to achieve cyber resilience due to continued threats of ransomware and cyberattacks.
Nology races to end 2023 January 2024, News & Events, Infrastructure Nology ended 2023 with an event highlighting its various products and services to the local market, followed by a few laps around the Kyalami Indoor Karting track.
Protecting your business in the digital economy Issue 8 2023 Conducting business in the digital age has never been more challenging. In the Zero Trust cyber security model, nothing is more important than proactively safeguarding enterprise data.
The human factor side of video management systems Issue 8 2023, Leaderware, Surveillance, Security Services & Risk Management A video management system (VMS) is central to, and the most vital element to any control room operation using CCTV as part of its service delivery, however, all too often, it is seen as a technical solution rather than an operational solution.
Get the basics right to win more business Issue 8 2023, ServCraft, Security Services & Risk Management The barriers to entry in security are not high. More people are adding CCTV and fencing to their repertoire every year. Cowboys will not last long in a space where customers trust you with their safety.
All aspects of data protection Issue 8 2023, Technews Publishing, Information Security, Infrastructure, AI & Data Analytics SMART Security Solutions spoke to Kate Mollett, Senior Director, Commvault Africa, about the company and its evolution from a backup specialist to a full data protection specialist, as well as the latest announcements from the company.
Global strength, local craft Issue 8 2023, Impro Technologies Impro Technologies is a resounding success story. Started in South Africa, the company remains true to its roots and still designs and manufactures its access control systems and solutions in the country.
South Africans play a role in becoming scam victims Issue 7 2023, Risk Management & Resilience The South African fraud landscape is becoming increasingly risky as fraudsters and scammers look to target individuals with highly sophisticated scams, in an environment where it is becoming increasingly difficult for lawmakers and authorities to bring these criminals to justice.
Service orientation and attention to detail Issue 7 2023, Technews Publishing, Risk Management & Resilience Lianne Mc Hendry evolved from working for an accounting firm to an accomplished all-rounder familiar with the manufacturing, distribution, and system integration aspects of the security industry value chain.
Are you leaving money on the table? Issue 7 2023, Security Services & Risk Management How many customers have you helped since starting your business? Where does most of your new business come from? If the answer is not from your database’s existing customers, you might have a problem.
Wireless fire tech offers unexpected benefits for load shedding Issue 7 2023, Technoswitch Fire Detection & Suppression For the long-suffering residents of South Africa, the policy of load shedding to help manage demand from the country’s ageing and poorly maintained electrical generation and distribution system, is a major inconvenience, and it can be fatal to fire alarm systems.
Consolidated cybersecurity management Issue 7 2023, Technews Publishing, Information Security, Infrastructure SMART Security Solutions spoke to Gareth Redelinghuys, Country Managing Director, African Cluster at Trend Micro, to find out what makes Trend stand out from the crowd and also its latest market offerings.
ADI to close SA operation Issue 6 2023, ADI Global Distribution In a move that will shock the local security industry, ADI Global recently sent an email to its customers notifying them that it will cease its business operations in South Africa.
Bosch Building Technologies to focus on SI business Issue 6 2023, Bosch Building Technologies Bosch Building Technologies, which includes the security division, aims to “consolidate its capabilities to achieve a globally leading position in the systems integration market”, a move that will include selling most of its product business.
Securing road transport across Africa Issue 7 2023, Technews Publishing, Asset Management, Transport (Industry), Logistics (Industry), Risk Management & Resilience SMART Security Solutions spoke to Filipe de Almeida, the Portugal & Spain Regional TAPA EMEA Lead, and Massimo Carelle, the TAPA EMEA Africa Region Lead, about securing transport and logistics in hostile environments.
Cisco collaborates with DCDT for Digital Acceleration Program in SA Issue 6 2023, News & Events, IoT & Automation Cisco signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with South Africa’s Department of Communications and Digital Technology (DCDT) to help further develop and strengthen the country’s digital economy through digital skills and talent development.
IMF/World Economic Outlook Update, October 2023 Issue 6 2023 The IMF sees global growth slowing this year, Pierre-Olivier Gourinchas, Head of the Fund’s Research Department, said ahead of the launch of the World Economic Outlook (WEO) on Tuesday, 10 October.
BCX launches Africa Local Public Cloud Issue 6 2023, News & Events, Infrastructure BCX, a digital systems integrator in South Africa, announced the launch of its Africa Local Public (ALP) Cloud service, which marks a significant stride in BCX's mission to deliver innovative technology solutions to businesses across the continent.
Free South Africa Market Report webinar from TAPA EMEA Issue 6 2023, Technews Publishing, News & Events, Transport (Industry), Training & Education, Logistics (Industry) October 2023 offers TAPA EMEA members and non-members opportunities to increase their knowledge of cargo crime and supply chain security risks in three countries in Europe, the Middle East & Africa region, where supply chains are most targeted by both organised crime groups and other offenders.
