CJEU ruling on Meta referral could close the chapter on surveillance capitalism
Mark your calendar European friends: July 4th could soon be celebrated as independence-from-Meta’s-surveillance-capitalism-day… A long-anticipated judgement handed down today by the Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) looks to have comprehensively crushed the social media giant’s ability to keep flouting EU privacy law by denying users a free
Read moreFintech Solutions Drive 72% Increase in Compliance Among SMEs
Non-compliance remains a significant challenge for South African SMEs, but the introduction of fintech solutions has led to a remarkable 72% increase in adherence to basic legal requirements, according to the latest report from the Companies and Intellectual Property Commission (CIPC). Costly Consequences of Non-Compliance Non-compliance exposes companies to penalties,
Read moreHashtag Trending Jul.4- Google’s new private policy causes a stir; Study shows computer problems waste a fifth of our time; Microsoft and Github attempt to dismiss lawsuit over alleged code copying
I don’t know how else to say this, but Google has a god given right to your data. It says so in their privacy policy. Computers save us time, but they also cost us between 11 and 20 per cent of our time according to one study. And there are
Read moreThe Impact of Infographics in Marketing: Conveying Messages with Clarity
In the early 1930s, Henry Beck created the iconic London Underground map, a brilliant infographic that simplified the complex Tube network into a user-friendly chart. This design masterpiece, known for its vertical, horizontal, and diagonal lines, continues to provide travelers with essential information such as line identification, distance to destination,
Read moreClickUp, a productivity platform that was last valued at $4B, cuts 10% of workforce
ClickUp, the software-as-a-service startup that offers a workforce productivity platform and counts storied investors Andreessen Horowitz and Tiger Global among its backers, has laid off 10% of its workforce. With a total headcount of about 900 employees, it represents approximately 90 people. The company says it looks to become more
Read more‘GAFAM’ tech giants, ByteDance and Samsung expect to face EU’s rebooted antitrust regime
Seven tech giants have informed the European Union that its rebooted antitrust regime — the Digital Markets Act (DMA) — will apply to them. The initial seven, the majority of whom are US-based giants, are: Alphabet (Google), Amazon, Apple, ByteDance (TikTok), Meta (Facebook), Microsoft and Samsung. The DMA takes an
Read moreKaspersky Warns of Enhanced Cybersecurity Threat
LockBit, a prominent ransomware group, has recently bolstered its operations with enhanced multiplatform functionality, according to cybersecurity experts at Kaspersky. This group has gained notoriety for its relentless targeting of businesses worldwide, leaving behind a trail of financial and operational devastation in its wake. Kaspersky’s recent report highlights LockBit’s determination
Read moreTop 6 factors driving Advanced Persistent Threat (APT) attacks
Kaspersky experts have identified several key contributors to the success of Advanced Persistent Threat (APT) operations within victims’ networks. These factors include human elements, inadequate security measures, difficulties with updates and configuration of cybersecurity solutions, and other related issues. Although some of these reasons may seem trivial, they are commonly
Read moreWhy embracing AI is vital for your business’s future?
In today’s rapidly evolving business landscape, staying ahead of the curve is crucial for long-term success. And one technology that has the potential to revolutionize businesses across industries is Artificial Intelligence (AI). Let’s explore why your business is at risk of failure if you neglect to embrace AI. As we
Read moreKholiwe Makhohliso Takes the Helm as SAP’s Managing Director
SAP announced today the appointment of Kholiwe Makhohliso, a seasoned technology executive, as its new Managing Director for Southern Africa. Sergio Maccotta, Senior Vice-President for Middle East South, and Africa at SAP highlights the significance of Makhohliso joining the company at this time. He states, “Organizations throughout Southern Africa are
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