Author: Staff Writer
As more industries move to secure their data and protect customers, deploying outdated technology that cannot withstand modern security threats is simply bad business practice. For the many companies looking to replace legacy solutions like SMS OTP with stronger authentication mechanisms, or supplement OTP-based solutions with more robust alternatives, GSM authentication offers a compelling solution – both for the business and their customers. “SMS OTPs were a good go-to solution, but they are long past their sell-by date. Companies must look for better step-up authentication methods if they hope to fulfil their duties of protecting customers and their data,” says…
Approved recipients of the R350 Social Relief of Distress (SRD) grant can collect their benefit from Pick n Pay and Boxer stores nationwide from Wednesday, 22 September. Pick n Pay and Boxer are the first retailers to become a collection point for the SRD grant. “Pick n Pay and Boxer are proud to assist grant beneficiaries access their funds more conveniently and safely, ensuring they receive much needed relief quicker than before,” says John Bradshaw, retail executive: Omnichannel, Pick n Pay. Step-by-step process to collecting the SRD grant: The grant applicant receives an SMS from the South African Social Services…
The best way to predict the future is to invent it, said computer scientist Alan Kay – and Reddford House students are making great strides in the right direction. In the recent Global Inspired Builds Robotics 2021 competition hosted by Fulham House School in London, UK, two Reddford House Grade 7 teams from South Africa were placed in the top 5 winning positions. A team comprising members from all three Reddford Schools in South Africa, called Inter-Reddford, and a team from Reddford House Blue Hills in Midrand, each produced a robot that complied with the competition’s focus, which this year…
Applications for the ISPA Inspires Bursary Programme, 2022, are closing on Friday, 01 October 2021. Applications were opened on 01 September 2021. The Internet Service Providers’ Association of SA (ISPA) is the Industry Representative Body (IRB) for over 200 of the country’s Internet Service Providers (ISPs) and associated organisations. Since 1996, it has played a leading role in boosting both free competition and skills development in the ICT (Information and Communications Technologies) sector. “Last year we received 288 qualifying applications and this year looks set to have that same impressive level of interest,” says Aurora Vani, chair of ISPA’s Social…
4Sight Africa MD, Christiaan Leboho, says the company, which targets the public sector, has achieved profitability over the past nine months based on the unique value proposition it offers in the Public Sector. 4Sight Africa is the broad-based black empowerment associate of AltX-listed 4Sight Holdings. “The public sector bears the responsibility for service delivery, and the right kind of technology solution can help it immeasurably,” he says. “Public-sector CIOs are eager to explore new ways of thinking about technology, the role it can play and, most important of all, how to fund it. They know they have to embark on…
South Africa’s most loved and awarded retail loyalty programme, Pick n Pay Smart Shopper, is celebrating its loyal members as the programme marks its 10th anniversary by offering them a share of more than R1 billion in rewards over the next few weeks. Pick n Pay Smart Shopper was introduced in 2011 and offered members the opportunity to earn points on their grocery purchases. It has since evolved to include a diverse set of benefits. “A decade of Pick n Pay Smart Shopper is thanks to our loyal customers. They’ve walked this journey with us and actively participated in its…
South Africa’s biggest banks are warning customers about a marked increase in vehicle purchase scams. Criminals place adverts for fake vehicles online at hugely discounted prices to lure in buyers hunting for a great bargain. Sameer Kumandan, Managing Director of SearchWorks, an innovative platform which allows consumers to perform live, accurate vehicle searches and valuations as well as company searches and property valuations, says South Africans are turning to online content for everything from comparing prices to doing more in-depth research, particularly when it comes to long term financial commitments such as buying a car. According to reports, fake vehicle…
With small businesses continuing to prove to be the backbone of the South African economy, business owners need every opportunity to help set them on a growth trajectory at a pivotal time in their recovery. The Xero 2021 Remote Roadshow is one such opportunity where the focus is to help drive recovery and support SMBs as they rebuild. A critical part of this effort involves innovation and ensuring small businesses have the right digital tools. These tools work seamlessly together to help make life easier for businesses. At Xero, we’re working to join the dots between key SMB stakeholders –…
In a quest to cater to our corporate customers in monitoring their employees who work remotely, inq. is launching HomeConnect; a work from home solution. The objective is to offer support and provide organisations with security for connectivity and application tools to minimise their risk as they connect remote users of organisations to productivity applications, business applications, and their customers. “Due to the current pandemic, there has been an explosion in employees working from home, this has put a lot of stress on IT support which many enterprises are struggling to scale,” Pramod Venkatesh, inq. Group CTO said. “Our partnership…
Online marketplace Yep! is determined to help small, micro, and medium businesses to successfully do business in the digital age. Yep! has introduced new solutions as part of the Yellow Pages digital suite, to help SMMEs to digitally transform and thrive in the digital economy. The Covid-19 pandemic has accelerated the demand for digital services and Yep! is focused on developing innovative digital products that will enable businesses to access customers through multiple online platforms and increase their visibility. Executive Marketing: Yep | SMB | Financial Services, Innocent Pereira says “Yep! is on an exciting journey of digital transformation that will…