Massive increase in security spend forecast

Worldwide spending on information security products and services will reach more than $114-billion in 2018, an increase of 12,4% from last year, according to the latest forecast from Gartner. In 2019, the market is forecast to grow 8,7% to $124-billion....

Cloud puts compliance at risk

Cloud computing ranks as the top risk concern for executives in risk, audit, finance and compliance, according to the latest survey by Gartner. While cloud computing presents organisations with novel opportunities, a number of new risks – including cybersecurity...

Big data, analytics spend to reach $260bn

Worldwide revenues for big data and business analytics (BDA) solutions are forecast to reach $260-billion in 2022 with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 11,9% over the 2017-2022 forecast period. According to a new update to the Worldwide Semiannual Big Data and...

Comic Con to host Business of Gaming Forum

The inaugural Business of Gaming Forum will be hosted as part of Comic Con Africa 2018, and will take place on Friday, 14 September at the Kyalami Grand Prix Circuit & International Convention Centre. The Business of Gaming Forum will focus on the aspects of...

Most networks vulnerable to penetration

An analysis of penetration tests conducted by Kaspersky Lab researchers on corporate networks during 2017 reveals that three-quarters (73%) of successful perimeter breaches were achieved using vulnerable web applications. The findings are summarised in a new report,...

10 finalists for SuperTeacher award

South Africa’s longest-running national ICT in education awards are imminent and 10 finalists from an outstanding crop of educators have been selected by the judges. The finalists will soon be on their way to the ISPA SuperTeacher of the Year Awards that are...