Euro distributors continue strong start to 2021

Europe’s IT distributors recorded revenue of €1.8 billion for the second week in a row as the channel continued its stellar start to 2021, according to the latest data from Context. The strong performance in week three followed guidance from Context last week...

Apple, Samsung retain semiconductor lead

Apple remained the number one semiconductor chip buyer in 2020, representing 11,9% of the total worldwide market, according to preliminary results from Gartner. The top 10 original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) increased their semiconductor spend by 10% in 2020, and...
Satellites help to mitigate effects of drought in Africa

Satellites help to mitigate effects of drought in Africa

When drought hits the Horn of Africa, it’s a threat to lives and livelihoods. Communities need access to water for sanitation, hydration, livestock and agriculture – and, in many cases, tapping groundwater supplies is the difference between a...

Pandemic changed the security threat landscape

Cyber-criminals changed their strategies during 2020, with the pandemic driving new methods of exploitation. This is one of the findings from Cisco’s “Defending Against Critical Threats Report” which explored the ongoing complexity and evolution of...

Pressure mounts for security leaders

In a rapidly changing business environment, the role of the chief information security officer (CISO) has hugely expanded in its scope and responsibilities. Research from BT Security and Davies Hickman Partners also identified security as the top priority for...