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Since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, many organisations have realised that in order to remain relevant in their respective industries, they need to cultivate relationships with other like minded businesses, bodies, and the like through strategic partnerships.  These partnerships have the ability to broaden market coverage and customer bases. They can also be instrumental in building brand awareness as well as broadening and strengthening an organisation’s products and services. Below are some great examples of how partnerships have worked for organisations in industries such as technology, travel, and more. Ensuring online safety through strategic partnerships  MFS Africa , a leading  digital payments hub in Africa, aims to provide access to financial solutions to individuals and enterprises alike, enabling transacting across borders. In continuing to expand its business across the continent, the organisation has forged some significant acquisitions. In the past year...

Acer’s gaming division, Predator, will be participating at the rAge Expo, which is happening at the Gallagher Convention Centre in Midrand this December.   “Because Acer’s committed to advancing the future of gaming and eSports in South Africa, we’re particularly excited to see local gamers back in action again doing what they love. We have so many talented gamers in this country, which is why rAge Expo has such an important role in the gaming community,” said Bobbi Nyamane, Marketing Lead at Acer Africa.   Given that rAge Expo is South Africa’s most prominent and action-filled esports event, it’s also the perfect opportunity to reveal the latest Predator gaming laptops, desktops, monitors, accessories, graphics cards, and chairs. Visitors to the Predator stand can look forward to exclusive deals on Predator products and an “Ultimate Predator Gamer” competition where fans stand a chance to win a gaming set-up valued at R130 000.   Join representatives of Goliath Gami...

Canon Europe today announces the launch of the RF 135mm F1.8L IS USM, a telephoto prime lens ideal for shooting portraits in low-light and the SPEEDLITE EL-5, a high-performance Speedlite for capturing weddings and events. A fast, bright f/1.8 aperture and built-in optical image stabilizer enable the RF 135mm F1.8L IS USM to capture crisp images with a soft background, while the longer focal length creates flattering portraits. Offering the same intuitive design as the EL-1 and advanced performance at a competitive price, the SPEEDLITE EL-5 is the perfect accessory for professional photographers. Canon is also announcing a Neural Network Image Processing tool will be added to its DPP software, enabling photographers to improve the quality of the images they capture.   Capture stand-out portraits with the RF 135mm F1.8L IS USM The successor of the popular Canon EF 135mm f/2L USM, the RF 135mm F1.8L IS USM achieves striking portraits thanks to the combination of a fast f/1.8, 9...

  Highlights: The OpenSSL project, the very basic element of the secured internet we all know, announced patching a critical severity security vulnerability While details are yet to be shared, organizations are called to remain alerted and prepare to patch and update systems this Tuesday, November 1st Because OpenSSL is so widely used, the potential magnitude of this vulnerability is enormous, hence the urgency to patch and update systems Check Point Researchers are closely monitoring this evolving story and will update on new protections as soon as details become available Background In an official  statement  last Tuesday, the OpenSSL project team announced the forthcoming release of their next version, which will be released on Tuesday November 1st 2022 between 1300-1700 UTC. This release is expected to include a fix for a CRITICAL security vulnerability. The OpenSSL Project  defines a critical vulnerability  as follows: “CRITICAL Severity. This affects commo...

Small and medium businesses (SMBs) can afford enterprise-class data protection through cloud-based security services and solutions - ranging from boutique software developers and accounting firms to independent retailers,” says Virodh Sunderlall, product marketing manager at Tarsus On Demand. “This, in turn, enables them to exploit the full potential of digital technology in their businesses.”   Sunderlall says that cost and access to skills used to be a significant barrier for small businesses in securing their data and systems from hackers, malware, insider   threats and the many other dangers that lurk in cyberspace. However, cloud economics has altered this scenario by providing cost-effective solutions that scale as a firm expands. SMBs in the crosshairs   A 2021 report found that 43% of cyber-attacks target small businesses, highlighting that cyber-crime isn’t just a threat for large enterprises. In fact, with bigger businesses tightening their security protocols an...

As we look to the future of digitalisation, IT remains one of our most critical skills, with tech giants like Amazon and Panasonic opting to set up headquarters in Cape Town, South Africa’s own ‘Silicon Valley’ and high FDI-focused city. Adding to this, more local and international SMEs are increasing their digital footprint in the country every year as IT continues to demonstrate signs of  growth  and remains one of the top performing employment sectors.   Due to an increasing demand for skilled IT professionals, they have become one of the country's most valuable commodities. According to recruitment technology company Pnet, the biggest growth in  online hiring activity for this sector was evident in Gauteng, with an increase of 74% since 2020. Cape Town is also thriving as a tech ecosystem, home to 38% of South Africa's developers and receiving R1.2 billion of foreign direct investment in tech start-ups in 2020.   “Digitalisation is a key driver of economic g...