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Vodacom Western Cape plans to invest R570 million this financial year into the region’s network as part of the company’s commitment to building an inclusive digital society. Of this investment, R470 million is allocated to improve the quality, capacity and reach of the broadband network infrastructure in urban and rural areas. This network investment will continue to focus on further expansion of the 5G footprint, ongoing modernisation of the existing network infrastructure, and upgrading of base station sites with more LTE capacity throughout the province. This will provide an improved data experience for our consumers and ideal connectivity for businesses with growing digital needs. The remaining R100 million is being spent on energy projects for uninterrupted connectivity during power outages. With loadshedding continuing to be a major network challenge and a significant source of additional cost to keep the network up, the energy investment this year will include more static genera...

According to  cybersecurityventures.com  unfilled cyber security positions will hit 3.5 million in 2023, with more than 750,000 of those positions based in the U.S.   The lack of talent in this area can lead to inadequate threat detection, weaker security, and compliance issues.   To address this gap, organizations are looking to outsource day-to-day operations and maintenance to IT and security providers.   Here are seven ways a SASE solution can help:   Continuously Updated Security   Staying ahead of cyber threats requires real-time defense mechanisms. A SASE solution provides the latest threat intelligence to automatically block the newest malware and phishing sites. This minimizes the manpower needed to keep your firewalls and gateways up to date and ready to block the very latest threats, and removes the need for manually checking and updating solutions with the latest threat intel.   Effortless Patch Management   The traditional patchi...

The recent Nedbank Cape Winemakers Guild Auction proved to be a captivating event, showcasing the talents of young winemakers in their first or second year. This unique focus on emerging talent brought a fresh perspective to the world of winemaking, making the auction a platform for innovation and creativity. The event was not just about wines but the stories behind them. Attendees had the privilege of engaging with various winemakers who shared the narratives that shaped their creations. With samples in hand and palates ready these winemakers offered a sensory journey. Thus allowing participants to savour the flavours of passion and dedication poured into each bottle. What truly sets this auction apart was its philanthropic essence. All bids placed during the event were directed towards the Prodigy Wine Makers Fund, a commendable initiative aimed at nurturing and supporting budding talents in the wine industry. By connecting wine enthusiasts with a greater purpose, the auction foster...

  This year’s Nedbank Cape Winemakers Guild Auction Showcase – Unveiling the artistic journey behind each auction wine.   The tasting notes, environmental factors, the science and the process of creating some of South Africa’s finest wines is being brought to life through unique art generated using artificial intelligence (AI) at this years’ Nedbank Cape Winemakers Guild Auction Showcase. Each art piece will embody ‘The Art of Wine’ , which is the deep creativity that goes into the winemaking process. This year explores the profound connection between wine and art, where every sip is a masterpiece and each wine collection an artwork.   The 2023 auction showcases will be held in Cape Town (24 August 2023) and Johannesburg (30 August 2023), giving attendees the opportunity to taste the country’s leading wines and even participate in a wine and art auction with all proceeds going to the Guild’s Protégé Development Programme.   Wine has the remarkable abilit...

Kyocera has combined its vast industry expertise in document solutions with leading technologies to launch its new content service plat form (CSP), Kyocera Enterprise Information Manager (KEIM), a ready-made solution to get multi-format information under control, converting data from a burden into an organisational strength.   “Kyocera continues its ECM innovation drive with this new easy-to-use content service platform that securely locates, processes, stores, and shares information in a flash,”  says Greg Griffith, Senior Product Manager at Kyocera Document Solutions South Africa. “The powerful content service platform is the perfect fit for businesses looking to accelerate their digital transformation, helping them to give a defined shape and order to their information, while, at the same time, laying the foundations for flexible working to flourish,” continues Griffith. Kyocera Enterprise Information Manager can be seamlessly installed on-premises or into hybrid working ar...