AI systems security spend: from zero to $8bn
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Oracle supports Africa Clinical Research Network
The Africa Clinical Research Network (ACRN) has launched its first clinical trial with Oracle in Africa, which commenced in February 2026. The PROgnostic Testing to Enhance Clinical Triage of Pre-eclampsia in Africa (PROTECT-Africa) trial aims to define, validate, and...
5G expansion drives growth in MEA smartphones
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SMEs bear the brunt of SA’s late payment negligence
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Global cyber attacks remain near record highs
Organisations worldwide faced an average of 2 086 cyber attacks per week in February – a 9,6% increase on the corresponding month last year – according to Check Point Research’s latest monthly Threat Intelligence insight. Of the four African countries included in the...
Warning on watching Oscar-nominated movies
With the Oscars taking place this Sunday (15 March), fans can still try to watch the “Best Picture” nominees before the awards ceremony – but a leading cybersecurity expert warns that you could be wide open to forgery attacks. Surfshark findings have found that only...
The importance of air cargo in trade and AI
The International Air Transport Association’s latest report reveals air cargo’s vital role in sustaining global trade and supporting economic growth in 2025 amid severe trade policy uncertainty – it enabled the frontloading of $157-billion US imports in Q1 of 2025;...
How Kaspersky worked with Interpol to secure AFCON
As part of Interpol’s Project Stadia, Kaspersky cooperated with the international policing agency to ensure the cybersecurity of the recent Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) football tournament in Morocco. The threat intelligence data shared by Kaspersky was used by...
Acer celebrates 50 years, set for the next 50
Kathy Gibson reports from Milan, Italy – Acer is celebrating its 50th birthday, kicking off its second half-century by embracing the latest artificial intelligence (AI) technology, debuting a new channel programme, and launching a range of new commercial devices....
Channel still front and centre of Acer’s future strategy
Kathy Gibson reports from Milan, Italy – As it celebrates its 50th birthday, Acer has reaffirmed its commitment to the channel. Cristine Pez, director of commercial marketing and go-to-market at Acer EMEA, explains that the company’s go-to-market is 100% through the...
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