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With every innovation that a legitimate developer creates, threat actors can and will weaponise. Despite advances in security technology, the threat environment will continue to be complex and challenging for enterprises in 2025. AI can be an important defensive tool,...
AI robotics set to boom
The global demand for robotics has experienced considerable fluctuation in recent years, with the pandemic-driven sales boom followed by a plunge in 2022 and stagnation in 2024. However, the industry is set to recover significantly, with five years of double-digit...
Inventory correction drives PC monitor market down
The global PC monitor market remained steadfast in its efforts to manage inventory levels amidst a significant drop in demand during the second quarter of 2023 (2Q23). According to the latest findings from the International Data Corporation (IDC) Worldwide Quarterly...
CISOs champion AI TRiSM to improve results
By 2026, organisations that operationalise artificial intelligence (AI) transparency, trust and security will see their AI models achieve a 50% improvement in terms of adoption, business goals and user acceptance, according to Gartner. Mark Horvath, vice-president...
These are the IoT-related threats to be aware of
Kaspersky has delved into the evolving threats targeting the rapidly growing Internet of Things (IoT) sector. With IoT devices, such as routers and smart home components, projected to exceed 29-billion by 2030, Kaspersky's research offers critical insights into attack...
More Bitcoin addresses move into profit
In just two months, the world`s largest and most expensive crypto, Bitcoin, has lost nearly 15% of its value. After reaching this year`s high of nearly $31 500 on 15 July, Bitcoin`s price dropped to $29 000 in the following weeks. It continued struggling for direction...
This is when and how the next mass extinction is likely to occur …
A new study shows that unprecedented heat is likely to lead to the next mass extinction since the dinosaurs died out, eliminating nearly all mammals in about 250-million years time. The research, published in Nature Geoscience and led by the University of Bristol,...
The rising cost of financial crime compliance
Financial institutions bear the massive cost of $206,1-billion as the financial cost of compliance to guard against crime. This cost is comparable to more than 12% of global research and development (R&D) expenditure and equates to $3.33 per month for each...
MENA regional IT spending tipped for 4% growth
IT spending in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region is forecast to accelerate in 2024, increasing 4% from 2023, according to the latest forecast by Gartner. MENA's IT spending is projected to total $183,8-billion in 2024, up from $176,8-billion in 2023. In...
GenAI set to take over most B2B sales work
By 2028, 60% of B2B seller work will be executed through conversational user interfaces via generative AI sales technologies, up from less than 5% in 2023, according to Gartner. "Sales operations leaders and their technology teams must prepare for the convergence of...
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BitCo debuts FTTH service
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Nology wins Zoiper distribution
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Fitch revises Angolan growth down
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Mimecast kicks off cybersecurity awareness training
Mimecast will use Cyber Security Awareness Month to introduce IT decision makers to its newest offering, Mimecast Awareness Training. Mimecast acquired Ataata in July 2018, creating the foundation for the new platform. Mimecast Awareness Training is designed to...
AI startup takes aim at business problems
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Thoughtonomy and DigiBlu offer intelligent SaaS
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