More PCs vulnerable as Windows 7 reaches end of life

PCs still running when Windows 7 reaches end of life on 14 January will be significantly more at risk of ransomware, Veritas Technologies has warned. By Ian Wood, senior director: EMEA cloud and governance business practice at Veritas According to experts, 26 per cent...

5G, edge computing, hybrid multiclouds set to converge

Each January, the world looks to CES in Las Vegas to see the next generation of consumer technologies that promise to transform how we live, work and play. One topic that will be a major focus this year is the fast-emerging wireless technology, 5G, and the rollout of...

Intel adds intelligence across the ecosystem

Breakthroughs in artificial intelligence (AI) that pave the way for autonomous driving; a new era of mobile computing innovation; the future of immersive sports and entertainment. Intel has demonstrated all of these and more at CES 2020, showcasing how the company is...

Lives at risk in cyberattacks against the US

The US attack on Iran that caused the death of Iranian general Qasem Soleimani has led to mounting discussions of war. For many, it is a battle that looks set to be fought as much on digital lines as physical ones, through cyberattacks on US companies and critical...

Gold vs bitcoin as an investment buffer

There is still a great debate about which is the best asset to protect investors in difficult times: cryptocurrencies or gold. By Victor Argonov, analyst at Exante Cryptocurrencies are often compared to gold. They have a number of features in common –...

Crypto predictions for 2020

Cryptocurrency exchange Luno is expecting greater adoption of bitcoin and altcoins in 2020, continuing the momentum gained in 2019. Cryptocurrencies have slowly become more mainstream with increasing numbers of people investing in this alternative asset class. Marius...