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"The Silent War: Can Your Network Keep Up with the Enemy Within?"

As the battlefield of digital warfare intensifies, are your network security teams prepared to fight off the internal threats lurking in the shadows?

At a recent executive roundtable, IT and business leaders gathered to grapple with the urgent question: How can modern organizations ensure their networks can withstand the relentless onslaught of cyber attacks, and still support their digital transformation efforts?

The Enemy Within: Collaboration is Key

The room was abuzz with debate on the need for networking and security teams to put aside their differences and unite against a common enemy: the internal threat. "Traditionally, these teams have been at war with each other," observed Rowan Whelan, Palo Alto Networks. "But as the stakes have risen, it’s time to put aside petty squabbles and work together to keep the enemy at bay."

Costly Consequences: The True Cost of Inaction

Prashil Gareeb, VP for Managed Network and Collaboration Services at NTT DATA, warned that the cost of inaction could be catastrophic. "The network may not have tangible value, but what the business stands to lose when it goes down is a different story altogether."

A House Divided: The Curse of Siloed Thinking

Justin Lee, regional sales director at Palo Alto Networks, lamented the siloed approach that often characterizes the networking and security teams. "It’s like two separate warring camps, each focused on their own turf rather than working together to achieve a common goal."

The Rise of AI: Friend or Foe?

As artificial intelligence (AI) increasingly becomes the key to detecting and fighting cyber risks, the room debated the role of AI in the war on cybercrime. "AI holds incredible potential, but we must use it with care and human oversight," cautioned Whelan. "There’s no value in jumping on the AI bandwagon if you’re not going to derive any real value from the investment."

A Call to Action: Uniting Against the Enemy

The time for finger-pointing and bureaucratic bickering is over. It’s time for networking and security teams to put aside their differences and unite against the internal threats lurking within. As Gareeb so eloquently put it, "These events are invaluable because they provide a platform for customers across different industries to discuss their business and technical drivers. Let’s use our experience and insights to drive real value and stay one step ahead of the enemy."

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TOURISM DEPT IN SHAMBLES AS OUTAGE LEAVES WORST-DISHEVELED TRAVELERS IN LIMBO

The Department of Tourism has been plunged into chaos, leaving tourists and stakeholders struggling to make sense of the sudden catastrophe. In a statement that borders on an admission of utter dysfunction, the department sheepishly announced an IT service outage, warning the public from accepting emails from its domain until the techno-nightmare is resolved.

No details were provided on how long this debacle has been unfolding or why it happened, only that the department is hastily trying to "restore all services". Meanwhile, travel plans are left dangling in the air like a failed stunt, as tourists are stuck in a perpetual limbo with phone lines down, emails bouncing and websites going dark.

But don’t worry, the department says it’s "working diligently"… to fix it. Yeah, good luck with that.

The battle for Africa’s ticketing supremacy has just escalated, with US giant Ticketmaster acquiring Cape Town-based Quicket in a move that will shake the continent’s event industry to its core.

Ticketmaster, the behemoth that dominates the global ticketing landscape, is now set to unleash its brand power on the African market, where Quicket has been quietly building a reputation as a self-service platform and event organiser tool. And, just like a storm warning on the horizon, the consequences will be massive.

The deal, reportedly shrouded in secrecy, will undoubtedly create a new power imbalance in the African ticketing market. Ticketmaster’s global reach and financial muscle will undoubtedly give it the upper hand, leaving smaller players in its wake.

But, just how big is this deal? According to reports, the global ticketing market is projected to reach a staggering US$60-billion by 2033, with Africa being a key driver of this growth. And, with the continent’s population of 1.3 billion expected to increase by 59% during the same period, the potential for growth is mind-boggling.

The question is, will Quicket’s local charm and intimate knowledge of the African market be lost in the Ticketmaster takeover, or will the US giant somehow manage to retain the essence of the company? Only time will tell.

For now, it’s clear that the stakes have just gotten a whole lot higher for the African event industry. And, as the dust settles, one thing is certain – the future of ticketing in Africa has just taken a dramatic turn.

Honor Throws Down the Gauntlet with Triumphant Trio of Flagship Phones

In a surprise move, Chinese smartphone behemoth Honor has unleashed a triumphant trio of flagship phones on South African shores, leaving the competition reeling in its wake. The Honor 200 series comprises the Honor 200 Lite, Honor 200, and Honor 200 Pro 5G – each a behemoth in its own right, boasting unparalleled performance, breathtaking display, and unparalleled camera capabilities.

The phone that’s got everyone’s attention is the Honor 200 Pro 5G, the flagship of the family. This behemoth packs a Triple 50MP AI Portrait camera that turns your smartphone into a portable studio for capturing life’s precious moments with crystal-clear clarity. It also boasts 12GB of RAM, a whopping 512GB of storage, and MagicOS 8.0 for intelligent performance that leaves its peers in the dust.

But the question on everyone’s lips is – how has Honor managed to conjure up such a technological titanic? The answer lies in the cutting-edge collaboration between Honor and prestigious Parisian portrait photography house, Studio Harcourt. Together, they’ve distilled the essence of professional photography into AI technology that recognizes lighting nuances and streamslin

The Revolutionary Payment Ring has Finally Been Unleashed: “Game-Changing” Technology Leaves Traditional Banking Methods in the Dust!

Get ready to Ditch those Clunky Banking Cards Forever! VezoPay, the Game-Changing South African Company, has Signed a Deal with the Largest Bank in the Country, Nedbank, to Launch its Revolutionary Pay-by-Ring Technology. And We’re Not Just Talking about Any Old, Obsolete Method of Payment! No, this is the Future Right Here!