TCS+

Online scams in Africa: how cybercriminals trick victims

Nearly half of 800 African survey participants have fallen victim to an online scam at least once, losing thousands of dollars in the process and compromising their personal data. Alarmingly, more than half (53%) of the respondents who fell victim were convinced the offer was legitimate because the website looked…

21 Sep 25 min

Altron’s Caryn Vos on why, in security, encryption is king

Cryptography and encryption are pivotal in modern cybersecurity operations. Altron Systems Integration senior manager for cryptography Caryn Vos tells TechCentral’s TCS+ technology show about key reasons why this is the case. Vos tells TechCentral editor Duncan McLeod about why organisations need to get encryption right if they’re serious about protecting…

12 Sep 32 min

Why more isn't always better in IT security

It’s easy to keep layering security solutions on top of a company’s IT systems, but this can lead to complexity, high costs and other unnecessary headaches. This is where security control validation can play a big role, according to information security specialists CYBER1 Solutions. In this episode of TechCentral’s TCS+,…

15 Aug 56 min

Inside e4, with group CEO Grant Phillips

Grant Phillips, group CEO of e4, recently joined Jaydev Chiba on TechCentral’s TCS+ to discuss the company’s inner workings, its future goals and its strategic outlook. With expertise and extensive experience in the proptech and fintech spaces, e4 has positioned itself as an industry leader. Its longstanding client relationships and…

8 Aug 28 min

Justin Hume unpacks Samsung's Galaxy Z Fold5 and Flip5

It’s hard to believe that Samsung Electronics is already five generations into the Galaxy Z series of foldable smartphones, with the Korean consumer electronics giant this week launching its Fold5 and Flip5 globally and in South Africa. The devices show that Samsung has perfected the folding-screen technology – and its…

4 Aug 26 min

Internet users in Africa still too lax about cybersecurity

In a landscape dominated by mobile transactions and connections, fewer than 30% of individuals say they are “very concerned” about cybercrime. However, the risk of crypto scams, social engineering attacks, ransomware and phishing remains consistently high. This was revealed in a recent report dubbed Cybersecurity & Awareness Report 2023 by…

2 Aug 19 min

Managing IT in ‘dark’ times (a CIO’s guide to doing business in SA)

Power outages, particularly load shedding, are causing significant business disruption in South Africa. Electricity supply challenges are disrupting daily life, affecting businesses and damaging the economy. TechCentral’s Jaydev Chiba chatted to Fikile Sibiya, CIO at e4, the fintech solutions provider, about the challenges of managing IT in the dark (literally)…

20 Jul 37 min

FNB's Christoph Nieuwoudt on the AI revolution

First National Bank’s Christoph Nieuwoudt is one of the leading South African – and global – experts on artificial intelligence. The financial services group’s chief data and analytics offer, Nieuwoudt joins Duncan McLeod on TechCentral’s TCS+ business technology show to explain why, in his view, South African organisations cannot afford…

26 Jun 1 hr 01 min

Stay focused to filter out cybersecurity threats

If you are worried about the threat of social engineering and the ways cybercriminals are looking to attack our most vulnerable assets, then this TCS+ conversation is not going to bring you much comfort. What it will do, though, is remind you that you are responsible for your actions and…

21 Jun 25 min

Property transfers are painful - how e4 is using tech to solve the problem

The process of transferring property from one owner to another can be a major hassle, involving a ton of paperwork and many hours. E4, a company that leverages technology to transform customer processes, joined TechCentral’s TCS+ business technology show to discusses innovating the property transfer process for a more efficient…

15 Jun 22 min

TCS+ | Fortinet's Gary Peel on cloud security priorities in 2023

Fortinet recently released its 2023 Cloud Security Report. The report surveyed 752 cybersecurity professionals from around the globe and across all industries to uncover the key priorities and challenges that must be addressed to empower cloud success. To discuss the finding and related topics, Gary Peel, business development manager: cloud…

14 Jun 20 min

Armata: active threat hunting a non-negotiable in modern business

With South Africa being a favourite target of cyberattackers worldwide, and with the threats growing in both volume and sophistication, local organisations must do more to mitigate these threats. TechCentral hosted Richard Frost, head of product for cybersecurity at Armata, on the TCS+ business technology show and was encouraged by…

12 Jun 22 min

Arctic Wolf on managing security threats to SA business

Fortifying one’s most valuable assets requires additional security, yet globally these security skills are in short supply. In this episode of TechCentral’s TCS+ technology show, Ian McShane, vice president of strategy at Arctic Wolf Networks, offers his insights into how organisations of all sizes can improve their cybersecurity posture despite…

6 Jun 20 min

Africa Data Centres CEO on digital transformation in Africa

Africa Data Centres CEO Tesh Durvasula returns to TechCentral’s TCS+ technology show for a wide-ranging discussion on the digital transformation opportunity in Africa. Durvasula explains in the interview why Africa Data Centres is excited about what digital transformation means for the continent as well as its citizens, businesses and governments…

31 May 47 min

FNB’s Mark Nasila: why AI changes everything

Developments in artificial intelligence are going to have far-reaching impacts on every industry, and every company needs to craft an AI strategy. This is according to Mark Nasila, chief data and analytics officer in First National Bank’s chief risk office, who was speaking to TechCentral on the TCS+ tech show…

25 May 49 min

Louise Steenekamp on what to look forward to at Saphila 2023

The African SAP User Group (AFSUG) is a community-driven, non-profit organisation independent of SAP that represent the interests of SAP customers and partners in Africa. It does this by providing a platform to share stories, best practices and insights related to their experiences with SAP technology, assisting SAP users to…

22 May 10 min

Data is key to any CX strategy: key insights from CallMiner

This year is set to be a difficult one for customer experience (CX) professionals as entities in every sector struggle to focus on customers while staying afloat in turbulent economic times. CX teams will need to transform, and those that can help their companies achieve their brand goals and aspirations…

12 May 36 min

Cipherwave picks OADC in big data centre migration

Open Africa Data Centres (OADC), part of the Wiocc Group, recently completed a new data centre build in Isando, east of Johannesburg, and internet service provider Cipherwave has already become an anchor tenant in the facility. To discuss the data centre build, and Cipherwave’s decision to deploy its infrastructure there,…

4 May 36 min

Why a ‘shift left’ approach to software development matters

The software development process has evolved dramatically in recent years to keep up with the growing demand for delivering high-quality software in the fastest time possible. Unfortunately, in the past security was often tacked on as an afterthought and testing only happened towards the end of the life cycle. And…

23 Mar 18 min

Chip maker MediaTek brings next-gen connectivity to Africa

Africa is by no means going to be left behind in technology and connectivity, according to chip developer MediaTek. 5G, it believes, is going to revolutionise the capabilities of mobile handsets, drive home automation and bring feature-rich capabilities to our vehicles. In this episode of TCS+, TechCentral’s James Erasmus spoke…

15 Mar 19 min