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AI in software testing – friend or foe?
Artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning are changing the face of software development and testing, promising to speed up the development and release of quality software. But for many people, AI also appears to pose a threat to the software testing practice as a whole. It should be noted that testers have been expressing similar... Continue reading→
CA Southern Africa delivers Symantec Enterprise Cloud to SA’s largest corporations
Symantec Enterprise Cloud, a Broadcom cyber security solution, brings data-centric hybrid security for the largest and most complex organisations in the world. It enables enterprises to meet legal, regulatory and corporate data compliance requirements. Symantec Enterprise Cloud also empowers today’s modern workforce to securely access sensitive company assets from anywhere. “It unifies intelligence across control points, enabling... Continue reading→
Take the pain out of moving data to the cloud
The intricacies of cloud data migration can be managed, to navigate this transformative endeavour with confidence It is said that three of the most stressful things in life are death, divorce and moving. While moving to a new house can indeed be a daunting prospect, similar sentiments hold true when considering the migration of data... Continue reading→
Rock-solid data resilience is the only option
Why backups, high availability and immutability should be the foundation of all companies’ cyber security strategy. Let’s kick off by answering the question – why should backup, high availability and immutability be the foundation of cyber security strategies? In a nutshell, because together they provide a rock-solid comprehensive cyber security strategy that delivers resilience against a... Continue reading→
The road to Zero Trust not necessarily paved with gold
As discussed in my first article in this series, whilst Zero Trust must be the goal, there are a few potholes to navigate on the journey. Let me expand slightly more on these caveats, but also expose the greatest ally of Zero Trust. Paul Meyer. Peer to peer (P2P) technologies – prevalent in the... Continue reading→
Why zero trust needs an integrated platform
Successful zero trust can only be accomplished through the construction of an integrated platform that shares information across different security technologies. To reach this level of security, it is essential to have an integrated platform that can centralise and correlate information from various security technologies and tools that have traditionally operated in their own silos. To achieve... Continue reading→
Revolutionizing Data Management: How iOCO and Denodo’s Data Virtualisation Delivered Time and Cost Savings for Coca-Cola Peninsula Beverages
ABOUT THE CLIENT Our client is a provincial soft drink bottling operation in the beverage industry, within the Western and Northern Cape provinces of South Africa. INDUSTRY Beverages, manufacturing, and distribution. BUSINESS CHALLENGE Multiple data silos, lengthy and complex manual reporting processes, the business found it difficult to easily report on data between their various... Continue reading→
Why Zero Trust must be an essential part of cybersecurity strategy
In the early days of computing, security was relatively simple since computers were isolated entities. Physical security was sufficient, with authorised users being granted access to a computer room. However, with the advent of computer networking and the internet, security became more complex. The concept of a physical perimeter protecting the network emerged, one could... Continue reading→
iOCO: Celebrating the Role of Women in Technology
Women are redefining the traditional models of leadership in technology by leveraging their unique strengths, and their inclusive and empowering leadership styles. Fourteen leaders from the iOCO Midrand offices shared their career journeys, their management ethos, and some great stories along the way. These women, from just one office, represent the tip of the iceberg... Continue reading→
Switching ERP? Here’s What to Consider
Organisations running an older ERP are often pleasantly surprised when they see demos of the modern, easy-to-use, flexible, and powerful ERP systems being sold today. This often propels the ‘we need a new ERP’ conversation. Leading ERP vendors have invested in programmes to make moving to their new cloud-based ERP products easier than it... Continue reading→