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Sentech urges investment in SA's digital infrastructure
1+ hour, 56+ min ago (324+ words) As a result, the country needs to "respond decisively by accelerating investment and strengthening critical skills" across both the public and private sectors, he notes. Key among the digital infrastructure investments is the country's data centre capacity, which contributes to…...
South Africans curious but cautious about 3 D-printed food
1+ hour, 22+ min ago (574+ words) A study by the University of Johannesburg (UJ) has found that consumer attitudes, rather than technological capability, will ultimately determine whether 3 D-printed food gains mainstream acceptance in South Africa. The research, conducted by the Centre for Innovative Food Research within…...
ANALYSIS: Big Tech sets AI to catch AI
2+ hour, 45+ min ago (1057+ words) As hackers use artificial intelligence (AI) to bypasses security " including one of the largest government breaches on record " companies like Anthropic and Open AI are holding back tools they see as now being defence systems. Cyber security firm Gambit recently…...
Tim Cook steps down as Apple CEO
4+ hour, 6+ min ago (589+ words) US computing giant Apple has announced John Ternus, senior vice-president of hardware engineering, as its new CEO, effective 1 September. Ternus will step into the role that has been held by Tim Cook for thepast 15 years, with the latter becoming executive…...
1 Nebula achieves ISO 27001 certification, reinforcing commitment to information security
3+ hour, 45+ min ago (316+ words) The certification confirms alignment with internationally recognised requirements for risk management, security controls and continual improvement. - 1 Nebula achieves ISO 27001 certification, reinforcing commitment to information security Certification demonstrates 1 Nebula's commitment to protecting customer data, strengthening governance and meeting the highest standards…...
Vercel data breach exposes SA developer community
4+ hour, 18+ min ago (626+ words) Vercel " the US-based company behind Next. js, one of the most widely used web frameworks on the internet " has disclosed a security incident in which attackers gained access to internal systems via a compromised third-party artificial intelligence (AI) tool. The…...
NTT Data clocks 400 Gbps peering at JINX
4+ hour, 52+ min ago (314+ words) NTT Data claims it has become the first network operator in Africa to establish active 400 Gbps peering at the Johannesburg Internet Exchange (JINX). According to the company, JINX, established in 1996 as Africa's first internet exchange point, remains a cornerstone of…...
Deep dive into the new kill chain
4+ hour, 12+ min ago (390+ words) Amid an ever-changing cyber threat landscape, security leaders face a new challenge: no longer can they defend only what they see " they must defend against what they cannot see, in an environment growing at machine speed. This is the view…...
Mimecast eliminates API e-mail security trade-off with complete threat detection
6+ hour, 5+ min ago (385+ words) Mimecast's API deployment is engineered to deliver the full detection stack, from deep URL and malware inspection to advanced AI-powered engines, through direct Microsoft 365 integration that deploys in minutes without requiring mail exchange (MX) record changes or mail flow modifications. Mimecast's…...
Beyond spreadsheets: Turning assets into verified, real-time intelligence
6+ hour, 9+ min ago (705+ words) Most large organisations believe their asset environments are under control. There is a system in place. Reports can be generated. Audits can be passed. On the surface, everything appears structured. But control in enterprise IT is not defined by the…...