North Korea-linked groups target cryptos

According to data from TradingPlatform.com, North Korea is responsible for the theft of almost $1-billion worth of cryptocurrencies in 2022. “There has been a series of attacks on DeFi platforms,” says TradingPlatform analyst, Edith Reads. “The...
Organisations consolidate security vendors to improve risk posture

Organisations consolidate security vendors to improve risk posture

A recent survey by Gartner has found that 75% of organisations are pursuing security vendor consolidation in 2022, up from 29% in 2020. “Security and risk management leaders are increasingly dissatisfied with the operational inefficiencies and the lack of...

COP27 names IBM as technology partner

IBM has been named technology partner of the 2022 United Nations Climate Change Conference – or COP27 – to be hosted by the Egyptian government in Sharm-el-Sheikh from 6 to 18 November. At the conference, IBM will showcase how technology and consulting can...

Another strong quarter for EMEA in the security appliance market

Vendor revenue in the overall security appliance market grew 5,7% year over year in the second quarter of 2022 (2Q22) reaching over $4,9-billion and representing a $269-million increase compared to the same quarter in 2021, according to IDC’s Worldwide Quarterly...

Intel and Broadcom in Wi-Fi 7 milestone

Intel and Broadcom have showcased the industry’s first cross-vendor Wi-Fi 7 demonstration, with over-the-air speeds greater than 5 gigabits per second. The trial used an Intel Core processor-based laptop with a Wi-Fi 7 solution connected to a Broadcom Wi-Fi 7...

Don’t miss Saucecode at AI Expo

The countdown to AI Expo has begun. On 19 and 20 September 2022 Sandton Convention Centre will play host to companies demonstrating the business value in smart processes and automation. Saucecode is a South African start-up that is taking on the global automation...