CIO dilemma: Breached data levels are up

CIO dilemma: Breached data levels are up

Data breaches increased 15% in the first six months of 2016 compared to the last six months of 2015. According to Gemalto’s Breach Level Index, worldwide, there were 974 reported data breaches and more than 554-million compromised data records in the first half of...
ICT: Government needs collaboration

ICT: Government needs collaboration

Kathy Gibson reported from IDC Cloud and Data Centre Roadshow in Rosebank – There is still a fair amount of scepticism about the implementation of cloud in a developing economy, largely because of its perceived high cost. The poor quality of connectivity and...
Why so little social media, SA Government?

Why so little social media, SA Government?

What is government doing to tap into the wealth of data generated through social media channels? It is time for a mind-set change, embracing predictive analytics and big data, to bolster proactive governance and service provision, writes Kroshlen Moodley head of...
FutureWave BusinessIT call for content

FutureWave BusinessIT call for content

The long-established BusinessIT magazine is set for a major revamp, and a new name -FutureWave BusinessIT. We’re looking for South African thought leaders and opinion makers to contribute – contact us as soon as possible if you want to be heard by South...