How A.I. Impacts The Cybersecurity of Your Business

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Connect with extraordinary South Africans who are building bridges between Mzansi and the world: https://thelekkernetwork.com/

Samantha Hanreck, AI Adoption Strategist, Founder of DataSync, and member of The Lekker Network talks to John Watson about the transformative power of AI in business.

They discuss the importance of clarity in AI implementation, the rise of fractional leadership, and the accessibility of AI for businesses of all sizes.

Samantha shares insights on building a solid AI adoption strategy, the significance of data management, and the need for cybersecurity in the age of AI. She also highlights the value of networking and collaboration within the IT industry, while sharing more of her journey from the accounting office to the IT labs.

Meet Samantha at next week's IT Web Summit in Sandton where she will be speaking on the topic "Future-proofing cyber security with AI: adoption strategies for SMEs".
https://www.itweb.co.za/event/itweb-security-summit-2025/

Connect with Samantha Hanreck here:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/samantha-hanreck/
26 May English South Africa Business · Careers

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