General Manager: Renewables and Energy Storage at NEC XON

NEC XON is pleased to announce the appointment of Hilary Campbell as the new General Manager for Renewables and Energy Storage. Campbell, who takes over from Herman Viljoen, now GM of Strategic Projects, brings a wealth of experience and expertise in the renewable energy sector to her new role.

Melanie Clase, Business Development Manager at NEC XON.

NEC XON is proud to announce that it has achieved “Prisma SASE Specialization Level” from Palo Alto Networks. This milestone underscores NEC XON’s commitment to delivering cutting-edge cybersecurity solutions in partnership with Palo Alto - and its capability to showcase the Prisma SASE offering to its partners and customers.

Armand Kruger, Head of Cyber Security, NEC XON

Everyone’s heard of ransomware attacks. Now human-operated ransomware (HOR) has emerged as a particularly insidious and sophisticated menace. Unlike automated ransomware attacks, which often rely on indiscriminate mass delivery methods such as phishing emails, HOR is marked by a methodical and strategic approach.

Reginald Greyling, Network Security Architect at NEC XON

A recent survey of CFOs in 2023 revealed that 80% plan to maintain or increase their digital investments. Innovations in networking, AI, and cloud technology are driving an increasingly digital future. Thanks to these advancements, information and services are more accessible than ever before, regardless of location. However, with this progress come significant business networking and security challenges. Below, we share key insights to help businesses address these challenges by embracing a new approach to enterprise networking and security.

NEC XON, a leading African ICT solutions provider, has announced the appointment of Yssel Swanepoel as the new General Manager of Surveillance and Analytics. Yssel brings a wealth of experience and expertise to his new role, poised to drive innovation and excellence in the field of surveillance technology. His tenure at NEC XON has been characterised by close collaboration with his predecessor, Jan Erasmus, ensuring a seamless transition and continuity in delivering exceptional service and innovation.

Ian Kruger, Network Engineering Manager at NEC XON

​NEC, a global leader in the integration of IT and network technologies, is proud to announce that it has further strengthened its strategic Fortinet relationship - achieving Regional Partner Level as part of Fortinet’s Engage Partner Program.
 
Fortinet’s Engage partnership program helps partners to drive profitability and customer success using expansive industry-leading cybersecurity and networking solutions, designed to secure customers’ entire infrastructure from the data center to the cloud.

Irma Jooste, Senior Project Manager at NEC XON

Meet Irma Jooste, Senior Project Manager for NEC XON’s Agile Networking Delivery Team. But it wasn’t always like that - Irma worked her way up from a junior role. Her wealth of experience in spearheading complex IT installations across remote African regions has been the result of perseverance, a commitment to excellence and a philosophy of trust and respect in her business dealings.

Divan de Nysschen, Cybersecurity Architect at NEC XON

Every organisation faces the looming threat of ransomware. Malicious actors take control of IT assets and demand ransoms. Whether automated or human-operated, this type of malware encrypts files and folders, compelling victims to pay for decryption keys. Paying up doesn’t necessarily ensure restored access, either, and permanent data loss can be catastrophic.

Armand Kruger, Head of Cyber Security, NEC XON

In the wake of recent large-scale ransomware attacks targeting the healthcare sector, the vulnerabilities within the industry are starkly evident. Malicious actors have exploited compromised credentials–a clear and present danger when Healthcare providers' reliance on remote access software creates avenues for adversaries to disguise themselves as legitimate users and gain unauthorised access to critical environments. ​