Steady global increase for comms processors

Worldwide revenues for communications processors rose to $1,8-billion in 2013, an increase of 8,8% compared to 2012, according to the latest communications processor market share and forecast study from International Data Corporation (IDC). “The communications...

Mobile ransomware attacks on the increase

Malicious software that locks mobile devices and demands payment is becoming more common, and users must proactively guard against it. Fortinet has advised mobile device users to be on the alert for mobile ransomware, which has seen a steady increase worldwide in...

EMC sees 5% increase in Q2 revenue

EMC has reported second-quarter 2014 financial results, including record second-quarter revenue of $5,9-billion – an increase of 5% year-over-year. GAAP net income attributable to EMC was $589-million and GAAP earnings per weighted average diluted share was...

Semiconductor sales on the increase

Worldwide semiconductor revenue is on pace to reach $336-billion in 2014 – a 6,7% increase from 2013, and up from the previous quarter’s forecast of 5,4% growth, according to Gartner. Sequential growth in the second quarter of 2014 is outpacing...

Payment fraud is on the rise

Payments fraud schemes are on the rise, exposing businesses to potential financial and reputational loss.