Network security market to surpass $26bn in 2025

Global Network Security revenue surpassed $6-billion in 3Q 2025 and is on track to exceed $26-billion for the full year 2025. This is According to a recently published report from Dell’Oro Group, which found that growth remained anchored in cloud-delivered security...

SA companies set to make AI business-as-usual in 2026

In the tech sector, 2025 was all about AI awareness and experimentation, the end of the hype cycle and a shift toward cautious, pragmatic decision making. 2026 will be the year of AI execution, efficiency and tangible return on investment. This is according to ICT...

30% growth on the cards for foldable smartphones

Worldwide foldable smartphone shipments are forecast to grow 10% year-on-year (YoY) in 2025 to 20.6-million units, according to the International Data Corporation (IDC) Worldwide Quarterly Mobile Phone Tracker. The new foldable iPhone from Apple, alongside...

IBM and Riyadh Air build first AI-native airline

IBM and Riyadh Air have announced a major milestone in their collaboration, unveiling Riyadh Air as the world’s first AI-native airline. Designed from the ground up without legacy patchwork, these AI-driven operations provide the foundation to transform guest and...

AI-generated sites distribute remote access software used in attacks

Kaspersky has detected a malicious campaign, where attackers leverage AI-generated websites to distribute versions of the legitimate remote access tool Syncro. These fake sites attract users via search engines or phishing emails and mimic popular applications like...
Despite slowing momentum, global trade to hit record $35trn

Despite slowing momentum, global trade to hit record $35trn

Global trade is on course to exceed $35-trillion in 2025 for the first time, according to UNCTAD’s final Global Trade Update of the year. The new data confirm that trade continued expanding through the second half of 2025, even as geopolitical tensions, higher costs...