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DDoS attacks attempt to influence markets
Prolexic Technologies has shared an analysis of nearly a dozen global DDoS attacks that indicates cyber-attackers are using DDoS attacks in an attempt to influence market values and interfere with exchange platforms. The Prolexic Security and Engineering Team...
FNB device deals for a connected life
As the shift towards a connected lifestyle is set to enjoy even more focus in 2014, FNB has included TVs, Blu-ray DVD players and the Playstation 4 to its smart device range. Gaming consoles were first added to the product mix in November 2013 when FNB made the Xbox...
Understanding biometric identification
Biometrics refers to the identification of humans using their physical characteristics such as fingerprints, face recognition, DNA, palm print, hand geometry, iris recognition, retina and so on. It allows specialists to identify an individual in a far more secure...
Hidden costs, complexities of ERP training
End-user training and education is key to the success of any large enterprise IT project, especially the deployment of a new enterprise resource planning (ERP) solution. Yet all too many companies still treat it as one-line item in their implementation budgets, says...
Ventana names Kronos in Value Index
Ventana Research, a leading benchmark research and advisory services firm, has named Kronos the top “hot” vendor in workforce management in its Value Index for Workforce Management. In addition, the latest version of the Kronos Workforce Central suite of workforce...
MDM, eLearningCurve offer certification
The ICT skills shortage is a worldwide challenge, and in South Africa it remains a problem in all areas - but in particular around data management. Master Data Management (MDM) is actively working to address this skills issue by partnering with global online learning...
Accounting, finance to dominate governance
If local statistics and research is to be believed, 2014 will be the year for businesses to attain a higher level of financial control – specifically in terms of compliance with corporate governance regulation and technology application. Human Capital Management...
Making the journey into the cloud
Businesses depend upon IT to drive innovation and accelerate past competitors. While each organisation may have its own unique definition of innovation, many of the elements remain common. This is according to NETCB’s CEO, Cobus Burgers. He says the goal is getting...
Refillable ink systems lower inkjet costs
Inkjet printers are often highly affordable to purchase and offer high quality full colour printing, however, the challenge around these printers is usually the cost of the ink itself, says Ruben Naicker, Epson product specialist at Drive Control Corporation....
Alcatel-Lucent, LITC deploy undersea cable
Alcatel-Lucent and Libya’s LITC are to deploy a new 1 000km undersea cable system linking Tripoli to Benghazi. The new cable system will contribute to the reconstruction of the Libyan telecom infrastructure and will provide further reliability to domestic and...
How the election is being fought online
If the 2014 general elections were decided based on the effectiveness of South African political parties’ online presence, the Democratic Alliance (DA) would definitely win the elections, although they would only do so with a D+. Steven Ambrose, CEO Strategy Worx,...
Biometrics coming soon for BYOD security
The consumerisation of IT and business bring your own device (BYOD) programmes have resulted in potential security problems for IT leaders, according to Gartner. User expectations of a clean and simple mobile user experience often outweigh security concerns, and the...
The real dangers of spam
Experts at Kaspersky Lab have explained the dangers posed by loan offers sent out in spam; what can happen if users reply to spam messages; and also provide some useful tips on how to avoid falling victim to unscrupulous financial organisations and Internet scams. *...
DDoS attacks attempt to influence markets
Prolexic Technologies has shared an analysis of nearly a dozen global DDoS attacks that indicates cyber-attackers are using DDoS attacks in an attempt to influence market values and interfere with exchange platforms. The Prolexic Security and Engineering Team...
FNB device deals for a connected life
As the shift towards a connected lifestyle is set to enjoy even more focus in 2014, FNB has included TVs, Blu-ray DVD players and the Playstation 4 to its smart device range. Gaming consoles were first added to the product mix in November 2013 when FNB made the Xbox...
Understanding biometric identification
Biometrics refers to the identification of humans using their physical characteristics such as fingerprints, face recognition, DNA, palm print, hand geometry, iris recognition, retina and so on. It allows specialists to identify an individual in a far more secure...
Hidden costs, complexities of ERP training
End-user training and education is key to the success of any large enterprise IT project, especially the deployment of a new enterprise resource planning (ERP) solution. Yet all too many companies still treat it as one-line item in their implementation budgets, says...
Ventana names Kronos in Value Index
Ventana Research, a leading benchmark research and advisory services firm, has named Kronos the top “hot” vendor in workforce management in its Value Index for Workforce Management. In addition, the latest version of the Kronos Workforce Central suite of workforce...
MDM, eLearningCurve offer certification
The ICT skills shortage is a worldwide challenge, and in South Africa it remains a problem in all areas - but in particular around data management. Master Data Management (MDM) is actively working to address this skills issue by partnering with global online learning...
Accounting, finance to dominate governance
If local statistics and research is to be believed, 2014 will be the year for businesses to attain a higher level of financial control – specifically in terms of compliance with corporate governance regulation and technology application. Human Capital Management...