The rise of the robots …

International Data Corporation (IDC) has identified robotics as one of six innovation accelerators that will drive digital transformation by opening new revenue streams and changing the way work is performed. In the new Worldwide Commercial Robotics Spending Guide,...

The role of robotics in government

The potential to apply autonomous or semi-autonomous machines to enhance the safety, precision, and efficiency of government services, particularly in defence and intelligence, public safety, surveying, and inspection, is extremely significant. Nevertheless, the early...

Kaspersky helps disrupt cyber-attack group

Together with Novetta and other industry partners, Kaspersky Lab is proud to announce its contribution to Operation Blockbuster. The goal of the operation is to disrupt the activity of the Lazarus Group – a highly malicious entity responsible for data...

Expect a surge in mobile proximity payments

Mobile proximity payments are the smallest, but fastest growing segment for mobile payments, according to global analyst firm Ovum.  Ovum’s new m-payments forecast* shows that the total global user base for mobile payment segments will increase from an estimated...

MTN makes $250m good faith payment

MTN has made a good faith payment of $250-million (50-billion Niara) to the Nigerian government, to be applied towards a settlement in the ongoing case of its massive fine. On 22 January 2016 that the matter came up for hearing before the Federal High Court in Lagos,...

SEAT, Samsung, SAP show connected car

SEAT, Samsung Electronics and SAP SE  have created a technological alliance to develop future projects for the connected car, and showcased concepts at Mobile World Congress. Last year SEAT and Samsung concluded an agreement on initial technology solutions that are...