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China Wants to Help Build a High Speed Rail from Johannesburg to Durban

China is reportedly in active talks with South African authorities about the construction of a high-speed rail linking two of the country’s economic hubs – Johannesburg and Durban. The plan…
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The Importance of Gender Equality in the Tech Industry

While there has been headway toward greater workplace diversity in recent years, there is still much more work to be done. In all businesses, there is undeniably a gender divide,…
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Crypto Scams on the Rise in SA: Here’s How to Protect Yourself

The world seems to have gone ‘crypto-mad’. Digital currencies like bitcoin, Monero, Ethereum, and even Dogecoin, are all over the internet. Their soaring value promises big wins for investors (if…
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Sophos Launches New Features for its Cloud Workload Protection

Sophos, a global leader in next-generation cybersecurity, today unveiled new advancements to Sophos Cloud Workload Protection, including new Linux host and container security capabilities. These enhancements accelerate the detection and…
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New Phishing Report Shows the Top Email Headlines to Beware Of

KnowBe4, provider of one of the world’s largest security awareness training and simulated phishing platforms, today announced the results of its Q1 2022 top-clicked phishing report. “In our latest quarterly…
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Nutanix Appoints New CFO

Nutanix, a leader in hybrid multi-cloud computing, today announced the appointment of Rukmini Sivaraman as Chief Financial Officer (CFO), effective May 1, 2022. Sivaraman will succeed Duston Williams, who is…
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The Importance of Training in Managing a Cybersecurity Skills Shortage

According to a report released by Ireland-based multinational professional services company Accenture, a low investment in cyber security, and immature cybercrime legislation, makes South Africa a target for cybercrime, with…
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The Cloud Computing Skills Landscape in SA According to Standard Bank’s Yasirah Sakadavan

The Cloud has achieved a sort of quasi-mythical status when it comes to the digital transformation of enterprises and businesses. Some voices in the space see it as the be-all,…
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New Huawei Programme to Upskill 100,000 People Across Sub-Saharan Africa

Huawei has announced the launch of its LEAP digital skills development programme at Huawei’s ICT Competition Awards Ceremony on 9 April 2022. The LEAP programme aims to help advance the…
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Telkom & ICASA Settle Lawsuit Out of Court

South African semi-private telco group Telkom and the Independent Communications Authority of South Africa (ICASA) today reached an out-of-court settlement bringing an end to the high court litigation over the…
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