In an age of AI-powered threats and zero-trust frameworks, it’s remarkable how often the breach begins with something as basic (and preventable) as a bad password. Despite major advancements in cybersecurity technology, human error remains the single biggest risk. And at the heart of that risk? Weak, reused or easily guessed passwords. We have all…
In an extraordinary move to counter Republican redistricting in Texas, dozens of Democrats in the state House of Representatives headed to Illinois to deny a necessary quorum for the GOP to move forward with those efforts. The roughly 30 Democrats are expected to stay for the week in a plan brokered with Illinois Gov. JB…
Dion Millson, Elerian AI founder and CEO. Connect, which positions itself as an international leader in technology-enabled customer experience (CX), has acquired Elerian AI, a specialist in conversational AI-optimised contact centres. This acquisition uniquely positions Connect to provide digital assistants that provide natural, frictionless caller experiences, which allow its customers to scale their contact centres…
Rescuers in Chile are racing to find the last worker trapped in the world’s largest underground copper mine after an earthquake on Thursday. The state-owned Codelco company said on Sunday that five workers were now known to have died since the collapse of its El Teniente mine, about 70km (43 miles) south-east of the capital…
As AI reshapes enterprise priorities and talent shortages continue to disrupt growth, HR leaders are being asked to lead with data – or risk being left behind. At a recent executive roundtable hosted by TechCentral in partnership with Sage, senior HR and business executives gathered in Johannesburg to explore how AI and predictive analytics can…
Canada’s U.S. trade minister Dominic LeBlanc told “Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan” that while the country was disappointed that President Trump has levied a 35% tariff, “We believe there is a great deal of common ground between the United States and Canada in terms of building two strong economies that work well together.” He…
Samsung has long dominated both the budget and flagship tablet markets with its Galaxy Tab A and Galaxy Tab S series. While it’s been easy to recommend devices at either end of the spectrum, the mid-range has always been a more challenging space. Facing fierce competition from other Android rivals and the formidable iPad, Samsung…
On June 25, Mutawakil al-Mohamad and his family woke up to the sound of Israeli soldiers pounding on their door with their rifles. It would be the last time they woke up in their family home in occupied East Jerusalem. The Israeli forces arrived at 7am in military convoys with two heavy bulldozers, and al-Mohamad…
Understanding data resilience. ITWeb, in partnership with Veeam, conducted a survey on just how prepared businesses in SA and Africa are to recover from a ransomware or cyber attack, as well as the resources they have at their disposal to help them recover. A total of 208 valid responses were captured, with 64% of respondents…
Golden State Warriors star Stephen Curry has been the highest-paid NBA player for the past eight years. Next season, he’s set to earn his biggest salary yet: $59.6 million, according to ESPN. Curry also earns an estimated $100 million annually from endorsement deals with various companies, Forbes reports, including from his partnership with Under Armour,…
