Consistent communication helps compliance leaders to manage risks
Third-party risk management (TPRM) is compromised in many organisations because those holding the relationship with the third-party (relationship owners) don’t escalate red flags to compliance teams reliably, according to Gartner. Relationship owners are most often...
Cyber immunity key to foiling cybercrime
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Webb reveals mysterious features hiding in near-infrared light
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CIOs pivotal to navigating change in the digital business era
Today's CIOs have evolved from managing IT infrastructure and ensuring systems' efficiency to become key business strategists. They stand at the intersection of technology and business, leveraging innovations to shape organizational directions, create value, and boost...
Smart devices market has bottomed out
The smart devices market is slowed and still at a low point against the gradually recovering society and economy in 2023. However, the Double 11 shopping season in China 2023 brought up positive surprises. As consumer demand is thawing, finding an affordable...
Top trends impacting infrastructure and operations
Gartner has highlighted the six trends that will have significant impact on infrastructure and operations (I&O) over the next 12 to 18 months. "I&O leaders have little time, skills and budget to track emerging trends and the full impact of those on I&O,"...
Tech industry boosts climate commitment
Members of the global tech sector have committed to increase action to help solve the climate crisis through Green Digital Action at COP28 in Dubai. The commitments from tech companies and governments - including mitigation and adaptation efforts - came at the first...
WiFi predictions for 2024
The Wireless Broadband Alliance (WBA) has released its Annual Industry Report 2024, outlining 10 predictions for 2024 and beyond that are expected to change the way wireless technology is used by communities and businesses across the world, including improved...
Security threats consumers should look out for in 2024
Predictions from the Kaspersky Security Bulletin (KSB) point to a diverse array of challenges, where cybercriminals are increasingly leveraging both trending topics and advanced technologies. * Increased charity scams - According to the UN, 2023 experienced the...
Hardcopy peripherals shipments dip in Q3
The global hardcopy peripherals market recorded 19.5 million units shipped in the third quarter of 2023 (3Q23), down 7,9% compared to the third quarter of 2022. The decline was caused by sluggish consumer demand and a pessimistic economic outlook, according to new...
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Better city, better life
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Encrypted traffic: making what’s vulnerable more visible
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Securing the smart energy revolution in Africa
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How SMEs can harness Shadow IT
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Hyland in Content Services Platform magic quadrant
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The growing imperative for data science governance
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J2 Software launches Home Secure
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DDoS attacks demand different defence strategies
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Exergy joins Microsoft co-sell initiative
SilverBridge Holdings has announced that its policy administration solution, Exergy, is now part of the exclusive Microsoft co-selling programme. This sees the two companies working together to take Exergy to market as a packaged solution. Exergy, its flagship...
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