These are 2025’s top trends in data and analytics
Gartner has identified the top data and analytics (D&A) trends for 2025 that are driving the emergence of a wide range of challenges, including organizational and human issues. “D&A is going from the domain of the few, to ubiquity,” says Gareth Herschel,...
Slow but steady growth for security appliances
According to the International Data Corporation (IDC) Worldwide Quarterly Security Appliance Tracker, total market revenue in the security appliances market remained stable, posting a 1,5% growth in the fourth quarter of 2024 (4Q24) and reaching $5,1-billion - an...
Calls for advanced AI to be more inclusive, responsible
The AI Governance Alliance (AIGA) has released a series of three new reports on advanced artificial intelligence (AI), focusing on generative AI (GenAI) governance, unlocking its value and a framework for responsible AI development and deployment. The alliance brings...
Global IT spend to hit $5trn on 6,8% rise
Worldwide IT spending is expected to total $5-trillion in 2024, an increase of 6,8% from 2023, according to the latest forecast by Gartner. This is down from the previous quarter's forecast of 8% growth. While generative AI (GenAI) had significant hype in 2023, it...
Critical infrastructure sees most cyber incidents
A significant 18% of companies in the Middle East, Turkiye and Africa (META) region have experienced cyber incidents due to insufficient cybersecurity investment in the last two years. Alarmingly, critical infrastructure, oil & gas and energy organisations...
AI in banking set to hit $143bn by 2030
The global artificial intelligence in banking market size is expected to reach $143,56-billion by 2030, growing at a CAGR of 31,8% from 2024 to 2030. According to a new report by Grand View Research, AI's integration in banking offers personalised financial guidance,...
GenAI gains a foothold in smart cities
This year, 50% of APEJC cities and states in Asia Pacific (excluding Japan and China) will pilot GenAI to improve efficacy in community outreach and customer service, procurement, staff recruitment and training, and software development, according to a new IDC...
Keep your children safe from cyberthreats
With most children able to access or own a smartphone or tablet, the age at which they begin their acquaintance with the digital world and technology keeps decreasing. So it's crucial for parents to stay informed about the latest cybersecurity threats targeting...
Cyber attacks the top cause of business outages
Veeam Software has released insights from the company’s fifth annual Veeam Data Protection Trends Report. While companies say they will spend more trying to fend off cyber-attacks, the survey found IT leaders are feeling even less protected and more concerned about...
New CEO for Mimecast
Mimecast has announced the appointment of Marc Van Zadelhoff as CEO, as co-founder Peter Bauer steps down from the role. Bauer remains as a member of the board and will continue to be an active advisor. "I've loved leading Mimecast from our founding in 2003 to our...
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Home entertainment gets a boost
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APPSolve launches new app for SMEs
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WASPA’s self-regulating status means real consumer benefits
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Fujitsu consigns passwords to history with new PalmSecure biometrics
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Think Career becomes a Microsoft Authorised Education Partner
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thryve opens Canadian office
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Trend Micro to deliver network security with AWS Transit Gateway
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Spotify Lite extends the app’s reach
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Presidential endorsement of smart cities creates compelling vision
In his State of the Nation address, President Cyril Ramaphosa said: "I dream of a South Africa where the first entirely new city built in the democratic era rises, with skyscrapers, schools, universities, hospitals and factories." Taru Madangombe, vice-president of...
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