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As threats escalate, need for cyber insurance grows
As digital infrastructure becomes crucial to business operations, failing to protect these systems can lead to catastrophic consequences. This is among the findings from a KnowBe4 research paper titled “Cyber Insurance and Security: Meeting the Rising Threat”, which...
Consumers wary of scams as they embrace cryptocurrency
Cryptocurrencies are beomcing the "new normal". In a global Kaspersky survey on consumers' attitudes, 81% of respondents currently own crypto, and 55% said they are well aware how to use cryptocurrencies. The study also discovered that almost half of consumers believe...
Regional AI set to reach $166,33bn by 2030
The MENA artificial intelligence market size is expected to reach $166,33-billion by 2030, projected to grow at a CAGR of 44,8% from 2024 to 2030, according to a new report by Grand View Research. Various cities in the MEA region are actively embracing AI to build...
Sodium-ion batteries will diversify energy storage industry
Sodium-ion (Na-ion) batteries are being developed due to their potential costs, safety, sustainability, and performance characteristics over traditional lithium-ion batteries. These batteries can be made with widely available and inexpensive materials, with sodium...
Retailers fail to meet shopper needs, expectations
As the retail landscape faces mounting pressure from evolving consumer expectations and economic headwinds, a new global study from the IBM Institute for Business Value, reveals a widening gap between shopper demands and the current retail offering. The third biennial...
Intel delivers high-level compute for mobile, desktop, edge
At CES, Intel announced its full Intel Core 14th Gen mobile and desktop processor lineup, including powerful new HX-series mobile processors and mainstream 65-watt and 35-watt desktop processors. In addition, the company introduced its new Intel Core mobile processor...
Nvidia shows gaming, creating, GenAI, robotics at CES
Generative AI models that will bring lifelike characters to games and applications and new GPUs for gamers and creators were among the highlights of Nvidia's announcements ahead of this week's CES trade show in Las Vegas. "Today, Nvidia is at the centre of the latest...
AMD reveals next-gen desktop processors
Ahead of CES 2024, AMD has announced new products expanding its desktop portfolio, delivering premium experiences to gamers, content creators and everyday users through greater performance and personal AI processing. AMD is introducing the new AMD Ryzen 8000G Series...
Cooperation is possible even in midst of competition
The World Economic Forum today launched the Global Cooperation Barometer to measure the state of global cooperation. The barometer indicates that global cooperation was resilient in multiple dimensions from 2012 until 2020 but overall cooperation declined by 2% from...
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PayU launches operations in Kenya
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Brick and click the answer to online cars sales
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