Why cash will always count Issue 2/3 2023, Deposita, Products & Solutions Gen Z consumers prefer paying with cash because they are largely risk averse and do not want to take on credit or incur the fees associated with loans or credit cards.
Quality means safety Issue 2/3 2023, Uniross Batteries In light of the recent recall of certain portable power station models due to the risk of overheating and explosion, Uniross has emphasised the importance of safety and quality in selecting a product using a lithium battery.
Generative AI: Move beyond the hype to achieve competitive advantage Issue 2/3 2023, Editor's Choice, Infrastructure, AI & Data Analytics Generative AI tools, like ChatGPT, can massively improve an enterprises’ productivity and competitiveness but only if we have a realistic view of the technology’s risks and limitations, says Michael Langeveld, Chief Technology Officer at Hewlett Packard Enterprise SA.
Accommodating the 86% of consumers who use cash Issue 2/3 2023, Retail (Industry) With research showing that only 14% of South African consumers are ready to go completely cashless, retailers should be looking at ways to accommodate their customers’ preferred way to pay, while also reducing their operating costs.
Every business can protect its data from load shedding Issue 2/3 2023, Power Management When the lights go out, businesses worry about productivity, downtime, and the risk of damage to their equipment, but what about data, one of the most vulnerable business assets during a power failure.
Keeping your cash secure is good business Issue 2/3 2023, Financial (Industry), Products & Solutions With the proliferation of robberies targeting cash and valuable assets on the move, it is imperative businesses put their money where their mouth is when it comes to protecting their assets.
Do you trust the selfie? Issue 2/3 2023, Financial (Industry), Access Control & Identity Management By choosing the right methodology and technology, CIOs and security and risk leaders can build an authentication solution that maximises security and provides a frictionless customer experience.
Prevention-first approach to cybersecurity Issue 1 2023, News & Events, Information Security Check Point CEO, Gil Shwed, highlights the increasing importance of artificial intelligence in defending evolving networks and protecting against cyber threats at annual CPX 360 customer and partner event.
Three new portable power stations to ease load shedding Issue 1 2023, News & Events, Products & Solutions, Power Management EcoFlow has launched three portable power stations that provide sufficient power for consumers wherever they are; the DELTA 2 and RIVER 2 Series are feature-filled power solutions to the volatile electricity supply.
You cannot bribe a computer Issue 1 2023, Access Control & Identity Management Corruption is a cancer that destroys the prospects and stability of countries and businesses. It widens wealth gaps and punishes the poor. It costs countries many billions in lost revenue.
How much protection does cyber insurance really give businesses? Issue 1 2023, Information Security If organisations don’t meet even the minimum requirements of security and data protection, insurance will do them little good. Instead, it needs to be just one part of the digital resiliency toolbox.
Off-grid power solution for residential estate Issue 1 2023, Editor's Choice, Residential Estate (Industry), Products & Solutions, Power Management Coral Beach Estate, an upmarket residential estate based in East London, has been struggling with load shedding and power outages due to South Africa's energy crisis, as well as the vandalism of its power infrastructure.
SafeCity Guarding rolls out across 14 suburbs in Johannesburg Issue 1 2023, News & Events In a major drive to provide communities across Johannesburg with additional safety, Vumacam, in partnership with Fidelity ADT and other security providers across the region, rolled out the innovative SafeCity Guarding initiative in 14 suburbs.
FleetDomain underpins Afrirent’s value proposition Issue 1 2023, Logistics (Industry) Afrirent, a 100% female black-owned fleet management company, has been relying on FleetDomain software for a number of years to help it deliver outstanding service to a growing number of clients.
74% of Africans tricked into believing deepfakes are real Issue 2/3 2023, AI & Data Analytics Fake messages, emails, photos and videos are getting better at tricking people every day, which is making it riskier than ever to operate online, and harder than ever to identify misinformation.
What does South Africa’s Grey Listing mean? Issue 2/3 2023, Financial (Industry) South Africa’s recent Grey Listing by the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) has caused a great deal of concern for South African businesses and individuals.
Choosing an inferior lithium battery can be detrimental and unsafe Issue 1 2023, Uniross Batteries, Products & Solutions, Power Management South Africans looking to mitigate the impact of load shedding by installing a solar system for their home must do so through an accredited installer or electrician to avoid insurance claims being rejected.
Employee screening, a hiring necessity or an invasion of privacy? Issue 1 2023 There is a fine line between checking a potential employee’s qualifications and references, and investigating aspects of their lives that have nothing to do with their job application.
Keeping students, staff and communities safe Issue 1 2023, Vumacam, News & Events, Surveillance South African schools are facing increasing security challenges, making effective surveillance systems more important than ever. To address this issue, Vumacam is offering advanced security solutions with security partners, aimed at keeping students, staff, and the community safe.
Technology is key to securing physical and cybersecurity Issue 1 2023, Education (Industry) The interpretation of security in educational institutions depends on whom you are talking to and whether their focus is on the physical security of the institution, its assets and its people, or its information and communication technology perspective.
