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The security risks of ChatGPT: How businesses can safeguard their data

Though there are many benefits of the new phenomenon that is ChatGPT, it has also caused everyone’s exposure to cybercrime to significantly increase. Florian Malecki, Executive Vice President Marketing, Arcserve, explores the urgent security questions ChatGPT poses and why organisations should invest in solid cybersecurity measures. ChatGPT, developed by the Artificial Intelligence lab, OpenAI, is a […]


How to be a C-suite mum: Why strong networks are key to leadership success

Sameena Hassam, CEO, Capacitas, tells of her journey in tech and asks how we can provide a platform for women to embrace leadership and unlock the power of the female C-suite professional.  In the ever-changing world of enterprise IT, gender equality is more than a social issue. It can also be a critical business enabler, […]


International Women’s Day 2023 focuses on embracing equity and digital technology for all

According to (ISC)2’s Cybersecurity Workforce report, women working in cybersecurity currently account for about one-quarter (24%) of the overall workforce – a rise of 13% since the last report in 2017. While International Women’s Day (IWD) follows the theme of embracing equity through collective action in 2023, the United Nations Observance of International Women’s Day is highlighting the improvement […]


Field service companies reveal their challenges and bright spots in IFS research

Global research has found that technology superiority is the most significant competitive differentiator in field service and emphasises the importance of companies investing in the right digital technology to continue disrupting the markets. IFS, a global cloud enterprise software company, has announced its global research study results, which uncovers field service companies’ biggest challenges and […]


Will ChatGPT kill the customer service agent?

Ryan Falkenberg, Co-CEO, CLEVVA, saysother smart automation technologies will have a greater real-world impact on customer service than ChatGPT – despite the hype. ChatGPT, the latest Artificial Intelligence (AI) application, has grabbed the world’s attention. You may have seen ChatGPT write new song lyrics in the style of your favourite artist (something they don’t always […]


Cybersecurity roadmap: Threats proliferate but best practice still works

Zeki Turedi, CTO EMEA, CrowdStrike, discusses the cybersecurity landscape in the months to come and why the way forward depends on your choice of partner, not technology. It’s safe to say that last year was unrelenting on the cybersecurity front and adversaries are only becoming more sophisticated and adopting more advanced techniques and technologies to […]


Simplifying security on the path to a multi-cloud future

CIOs and CISOs must shift their mindset from network-centric security to data-centric security in order to have visibility over their data, says Petko Stoyanov, Global Chief Technology Officer at Forcepoint. He examines why this is important and offers some best practice advice for simplifying security when it comes to the cloud.  The perimeter is not dead, […]


Data trends to watch in 2023 from PBT Group

Data forms the basis of any successful Digital Transformation, Andreas Bartsch, Head of Innovation and Services at PBT Group, explains the trends that will help guide organisations on their path to becoming more data-driven. The total amount of data created and consumed globally is projected to grow to more than 180 zettabytes by 2025, almost […]


Three signs your cybersecurity posture will not protect you from the modern threat actor

Figures have shown that the number of cyber-incidents are rapidly increasing. Gregg Petersen, Regional Director – MEA at Cohesity, offers insight into three signs that suggest a security posture is not up to scratch – discussing the lack of alignment between IT and security, overconfidence in recovery capabilities and equipment and talent gaps. Businesses are […]


Data delivers performance across multiple industries… right now

An organisation’s data architecture should act as an enabler for business progression, not hinder development. Martin James, Vice President EMEA at Aerospike, highlights the criticality of effective data management for success and why technology leaders and the C-suite must factor in the importance of scaling infrastructure when planning – which includes the deployment of modern […]


Agile IT: The role of the CISO in combatting the risks of the ‘move fast, fail fast’ culture

Agile IT must be implemented with due caution, says Taj El-khayat, Managing Director – South EMEA at Vectra AI. Here he discusses the role of the CISO when it comes to balancing organisational agility with the need to ensure security is built into any new product/service from the ground up. GCC governments have staked their […]


Taking data centres from power hungry to energy efficient

With the African data centre market expected to top US$3 billion by 2025 and considering the mounting pressure to reduce carbon emissions around the world, Craig Blankers, Regional Director, WSP in Africa, addresses whether it’s possible to build net zero data centres across the continent. The acceleration of technologies including cloud, Internet of Things (IoT) […]


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