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In today's hyperconnected society, a cybersecurity crisis isn’t just a technical glitch; it's a profound disruption that can bring businesses, governments and even entire countries to a halt.

For organisations to protect themselves effectively, they must understand what cybercriminals are capable of, where the vulnerabilities in their own systems are and – most importantly – be prepared for the worst-case scenario where their systems are breached.

In this episode of TechCentral’s TCS+, Kejen Pillay, Microsoft portfolio manager at First Distribution, discusses the anatomy of a cyber crisis and how businesses should prepare for it.

Pillay delves into:

• The difference between a cyberthreat and a cyber crisis;

• How cybercriminals are using AI tools to develop increasingly sophisticated methods of attack;

• How organisations can keep pace with the rapid changes in the threat landscape to keep their systems secure;

• The difference between a crisis management plan and an incident response plan;

• Some common errors businesses make when responding to a cyber crisis; and

• What South Africa’s leading organisations are doing to prepare for a cyber crisis.

This informative show is not to be missed.

* TCS+ episodes are sponsored TechCentral

In today's hyperconnected society, a cybersecurity crisis isn’t just a technical glitch; it's a profound disruption that can bring businesses, governments and even entire countries to a halt.

For organisations to protect themselves effectively, they must understand what cybercriminals are capable of, where the vulnerabilities in their own systems are and – most importantly – be prepared for the worst-case scenario where their systems are breached.

In this episode of TechCentral’s TCS+, Kejen Pillay, Microsoft portfolio manager at First Distribution, discusses the anatomy of a cyber crisis and how businesses should prepare for it.

Pillay delves into:

• The difference between a cyberthreat and a cyber crisis;

• How cybercriminals are using AI tools to develop increasingly sophisticated methods of attack;

• How organisations can keep pace with the rapid changes in the threat landscape to keep their systems secure;

• The difference between a crisis management plan and an incident response plan;

• Some common errors businesses make when responding to a cyber crisis; and

• What South Africa’s leading organisations are doing to prepare for a cyber crisis.

This informative show is not to be missed.

Data is like oxygen in the digital era, and people are using more of it. In 2025 alone, global mobile data usage is projected to reach 200 exabytes per month. That is 200 billion gigabytes of data consumed monthly by everything from high-definition video streaming to online gaming and IoT.

This trend has implications for infrastructure – in the home, in business and even in shared outdoor spaces. For the people consuming the data, connecting with ease as they migrate between different environments is paramount; but so is the privacy and integrity of their personal data.

In this episode of TCS+, Vox Wi-Fi product manager Craig Blignaut discusses the trends in data consumption, their drivers and how Wi-Fi technology is evolving to meet people’s needs.

Blignaut delves into:

• Why data has become the lifeblood of modern society;

• How newer technologies like generative AI are shaping trends in data consumption;

• The different ways people gain access to the internet;

• How Wi-Fi has contributed to making the internet cheaper and more accessible;

• How an enterprise’s Wi-Fi experience contributes to how visitors experience a company’s brand; and

• The role is AI playing in enhancing network connectivity.

Don’t miss an informative discussion. TechCentral

Data is like oxygen in the digital era, and people are using more of it. In 2025 alone, global mobile data usage is projected to reach 200 exabytes per month. That is 200 billion gigabytes of data consumed monthly by everything from high-definition video streaming to online gaming and IoT.

This trend has implications for infrastructure – in the home, in business and even in shared outdoor spaces. For the people consuming the data, connecting with ease as they migrate between different environments is paramount; but so is the privacy and integrity of their personal data.

In this episode of TCS+, Vox Wi-Fi product manager Craig Blignaut discusses the trends in data consumption, their drivers and how Wi-Fi technology is evolving to meet people’s needs.

Blignaut delves into:

• Why data has become the lifeblood of modern society;

• How newer technologies like generative AI are shaping trends in data consumption;

• The different ways people gain access to the internet;

• How Wi-Fi has contributed to making the internet cheaper and more accessible;

• How an enterprise’s Wi-Fi experience contributes to how visitors experience a company’s brand; and

• The role is AI playing in enhancing network connectivity.

Don’t miss an informative discussion.

Samsung Electronics recently launched the latest line-up of its popular Galaxy A-series of midtier smartphones, with the A26, A36 and A56 replacing the older A25, A35 and A55 models.

One of the most notable new features of the A-series is a curated artificial intelligence module, dubbed Awesome Intelligence, that brings powerful AI features previously exclusive to its top-tier Galaxy S-series phones to its midrange devices for the first time.

Unique to the A-series is a new safety feature called Samsung SOS+, a free-to-use, 24/7 subscription service exclusive to owners of the new Galaxy A56, A36 and A26 devices.

In an emergency situation – and on-demand – the service immediately geolocates the user and sends private security and medical emergency services to their location at the press of a button.

In this episode of TCS+, Justin Hume, vice president for mobile at Samsung Electronics South Africa, tells TechCentral about how SOS+ works in the new Galaxy A-series line-up.

Hume delves into:

• The inspiration behind SOS+ and why Samsung has chosen the A series to pilot the service;

• How the service works and its benefits for A-series smartphone users;

• Why the service is currently limited to users of the A56, A36 and A26 devices and Samsung’s plans for expanded roll-out;

• Key features that set the SOS+ service apart; and

• Why Samsung has chosen Aura as its partner in providing the SOS+ service.

Don’t miss a fascinating discussion! TechCentral

Samsung Electronics recently launched the latest line-up of its popular Galaxy A-series of midtier smartphones, with the A26, A36 and A56 replacing the older A25, A35 and A55 models.

One of the most notable new features of the A-series is a curated artificial intelligence module, dubbed Awesome Intelligence, that brings powerful AI features previously exclusive to its top-tier Galaxy S-series phones to its midrange devices for the first time.

Unique to the A-series is a new safety feature called Samsung SOS+, a free-to-use, 24/7 subscription service exclusive to owners of the new Galaxy A56, A36 and A26 devices.

In an emergency situation – and on-demand – the service immediately geolocates the user and sends private security and medical emergency services to their location at the press of a button.

In this episode of TCS+, Justin Hume, vice president for mobile at Samsung Electronics South Africa, tells TechCentral about how SOS+ works in the new Galaxy A-series line-up.

Hume delves into:

• The inspiration behind SOS+ and why Samsung has chosen the A series to pilot the service;

• How the service works and its benefits for A-series smartphone users;

• Why the service is currently limited to users of the A56, A36 and A26 devices and Samsung’s plans for expanded roll-out;

• Key features that set the SOS+ service apart; and

• Why Samsung has chosen Aura as its partner in providing the SOS+ service.

Don’t miss a fascinating discussion!

For years, mobile telecommunications was dominated by a handful of large operators, or MNOs. Now, with almost 30 MVNOs, or mobile virtual network operators, serving niche consumer bases in banking, retail and education, among other sectors, the MVNO market is thriving.

However, brands looking to take advantage of this boom and add mobile services to their offerings are not guaranteed success. There are several critical decisions regarding strategy, process and choosing the right technology platform that are key to building a critical mass of loyal MVNO customers.

In this episode of TCS+, Daniel Swart, chief commercial officer at MVNX, an MVNO enablement specialist, discusses the opportunities and threats facing MVNOs in South Africa today.

Swart Delves into:

• The services MVNX, as an MVNO enabler, offers to brands looking to launch MVNO services in South Africa;

• How South Africa’s MVNO market has developed since its inception in 2006 with the entry of now-defunct Virgin Mobile;

• The markers of success separating successful MVNOs from those that have struggled to gain a foothold in the market;

• The benefits MVNO brands reap from using an enablement platform to launch and distribute their mobile services;

• The importance of understanding the competitive dynamics of the MVNO market and how new MVNOs should position themselves;

• The regulatory aspects of running an MVNO; and

• International MVNO trends Swart believes are likely to be emulated in South Africa.

This discussion is not to be missed. TechCentral

For years, mobile telecommunications was dominated by a handful of large operators, or MNOs. Now, with almost 30 MVNOs, or mobile virtual network operators, serving niche consumer bases in banking, retail and education, among other sectors, the MVNO market is thriving.

However, brands looking to take advantage of this boom and add mobile services to their offerings are not guaranteed success. There are several critical decisions regarding strategy, process and choosing the right technology platform that are key to building a critical mass of loyal MVNO customers.

In this episode of TCS+, Daniel Swart, chief commercial officer at MVNX, an MVNO enablement specialist, discusses the opportunities and threats facing MVNOs in South Africa today.

Swart Delves into:

• The services MVNX, as an MVNO enabler, offers to brands looking to launch MVNO services in South Africa;

• How South Africa’s MVNO market has developed since its inception in 2006 with the entry of now-defunct Virgin Mobile;

• The markers of success separating successful MVNOs from those that have struggled to gain a foothold in the market;

• The benefits MVNO brands reap from using an enablement platform to launch and distribute their mobile services;

• The importance of understanding the competitive dynamics of the MVNO market and how new MVNOs should position themselves;

• The regulatory aspects of running an MVNO; and

• International MVNO trends Swart believes are likely to be emulated in South Africa.

This discussion is not to be missed.

The Lekker Network is a recently launched global business platform designed to help South African expatriates find business and investment opportunities around the world, including at home.

Founded by a group of well-known businesspeople, The Lekker Network was launched in March and offers members access to a business directory, a jobs portal (for employers and job seekers), a social platform with “likeminded individuals” and events around the world for people, including non-South Africans, to meet up.

Renier Lombard, a co-founder of The Lekker Network, is our guest on this episode of the TechCentral Show. He said the platform, whose ambassadors include well-known journalist and speaker Bruce Whitfield and former Springbok and now businessman Bob Skinstad, is designed to “forge connections between South African businesses and businesspeople, regardless of their location”.

In this episode of TCS, Lombard unpacks:

• Who founded The Lekker Network and why;

• Who it is aimed at and who can join;

• How much it costs and what members get for the fee;

• The markets where The Lekker Network is focused – not surprisingly, the attention is on countries where there are a large number of South African expats;

• How (and why) non-South Africans can join the network; and

• The importance of the tech sector, including start-ups, to The Lekker Network community.

Don’t miss the interview! TechCentral

The Lekker Network is a recently launched global business platform designed to help South African expatriates find business and investment opportunities around the world, including at home.

Founded by a group of well-known businesspeople, The Lekker Network was launched in March and offers members access to a business directory, a jobs portal (for employers and job seekers), a social platform with “likeminded individuals” and events around the world for people, including non-South Africans, to meet up.

Renier Lombard, a co-founder of The Lekker Network, is our guest on this episode of the TechCentral Show. He said the platform, whose ambassadors include well-known journalist and speaker Bruce Whitfield and former Springbok and now businessman Bob Skinstad, is designed to “forge connections between South African businesses and businesspeople, regardless of their location”.

In this episode of TCS, Lombard unpacks:

• Who founded The Lekker Network and why;

• Who it is aimed at and who can join;

• How much it costs and what members get for the fee;

• The markets where The Lekker Network is focused – not surprisingly, the attention is on countries where there are a large number of South African expats;

• How (and why) non-South Africans can join the network; and

• The importance of the tech sector, including start-ups, to The Lekker Network community.

Don’t miss the interview!