ASSA ABLOY announced the opening of its new facility in Durban, South Africa. This new site unites IDS and Impro operations, bringing both manufacturing plants under one roof to create a hub for innovative access solutions.

The Identity, Security & Access Alliance (ISAA) hosted several launch events in Johannesburg in August, showcasing the participating companies’ technical solutions with a primary focus on the solutions made possible by integrating high-quality systems to deliver comprehensive solutions.

This name change reflects the consolidation of Montgomery Group’s regional divisions across Africa under one unified management structure, creating a more agile, efficient, and future-focused organisation.

The clock is ticking down to the realisation of quantum AI and the sought-after ‘quantum advantage’. In many boardrooms, however, quantum remains mysterious; full of promise, but not fully understood.

Cyber attackers have become significantly more sophisticated and determined, targeting businesses of all sizes. PwC’s Global Digital Trust Insights Survey 2025 Africa and South Africa highlights the urgent need for organisations to implement robust cyber risk mitigation strategies.

New Veeam Software Appliance empowers IT teams to achieve instant protection with Veeam’s fully preconfigured, software-only appliance, delivering enterprise-ready simplified deployment and operational efficiency, robust cyber resilience.

As Africa’s digital economy rapidly grows, businesses across the continent are facing the challenge of securing data in an environment characterised by evolving cyberthreats, unreliable connectivity and diverse regulatory frameworks.

Unlike traditional guarding services, Visual Verifier operates on an ‘Always On’ principle, ensuring continuous 24/7 coverage of warehouses, depots, transit hubs, and delivery points.

A significant perception gap exists in security awareness training: 68% of leaders believe training is tailored to roles, yet only a third of employees feel adequately trained. Many organisations only conduct annual or biannual generic training that may not effectively change behaviour.