Africa stories - Page 5
Norton adds dark web & social media alerts for small firms
Fri, 5th Sep 2025
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data protection
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advanced persistent threat protection
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email security
Norton has enhanced its Small Business service with Dark Web and Social Media Monitoring to help firms counter rising cyber threats in 2025.
Retail leads AI satisfaction as healthcare outspends all sectors
Thu, 28th Aug 2025
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Retail leads AI satisfaction in EMEA with 96% success rate, while healthcare outspends all sectors but faces challenges, says Lenovo's CIO Playbook 2025 study.
AI drives data centre surge to $387 billion by end of 2025
Thu, 21st Aug 2025
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datacentre infrastructure
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AI and sovereign data laws drive global data centre market to an estimated $387 billion by 2025, reshaping infrastructure and energy use worldwide.
Michio Kondo named Fujifilm Australia Chief Executive Officer
Sat, 9th Aug 2025
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Michio Kondo will become CEO of Fujifilm Australia in mid-2025, succeeding Richie Matoba and leading operations across Australia and New Zealand.
Alibaba Cloud to power digital services at Dakar 2026 Games
Thu, 7th Aug 2025
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olympic games
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digitalisation
Alibaba Cloud will provide digital infrastructure for the 2026 Summer Youth Olympic Games in Dakar, the first Olympic event hosted in Africa.
FieldEx boosts efficiency & security with Datadog platform
Wed, 30th Jul 2025
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digital transformation
Malaysian startup FieldEx boosts efficiency by 30% and sharpens security with Datadog's platform, enhancing system monitoring and uptime across Asia-Pacific and Africa.
TCS Q1 revenue hits USD $7,421m, highlights AI & security wins
Mon, 14th Jul 2025
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digital transformation
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public cloud
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genai
TCS reported USD $7,421m revenue in Q1 FY26, highlighting gains in AI and cybersecurity despite a slight year-on-year revenue decline.
Westcon-Comstor celebrates 40 years with focus on channel future
Thu, 26th Jun 2025
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firewalls
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digital transformation
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network security
Westcon-Comstor marks 40 years with USD $5.24bn sales, launching Future Ready to boost partners amid evolving AI, cybersecurity and cloud trends.
FIRST launches CORE Fund to boost global cyber response skills
Tue, 24th Jun 2025
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firewalls
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ransomware
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breach prevention
FIRST, with Fortinet's support, launches CORE Fund to boost cybersecurity incident response in under-resourced regions globally, starting in Africa and the Caribbean.
AWS invites global startups to apply for AI accelerator with USD $1 million credits
Wed, 11th Jun 2025
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AWS invites startups worldwide to join its 2025 Generative AI Accelerator, offering up to USD $1 million in credits, mentorship, and tech support.
Klearcom eyes 79% revenue growth as AI fuels global expansion
Mon, 9th Jun 2025
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Klearcom projects 79% revenue growth in 2025, driven by AI innovations and plans to expand its global carrier network and market reach.
Westcon-Comstor & Ericsson boost 5G growth in Australia & NZ
Fri, 6th Jun 2025
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firewalls
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digital transformation
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network security
Westcon-Comstor and Ericsson partner to accelerate 5G adoption across ANZ, enhancing enterprise connectivity and partner growth opportunities.
Ransomware attacks on industrial targets surge, AI tactics rise
Thu, 22nd May 2025
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ransomware
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mfa
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phishing
Ransomware attacks on industrial firms surged to 708 in Q1 2025, led by manufacturing, with North America and Europe hardest hit, warns Dragos report.
Russian group Sednit using webmail flaws to target Ukraine allies
Fri, 16th May 2025
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advanced persistent threat protection
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cybersecurity
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fancy bear
ESET reveals Operation RoundPress: a cyberespionage campaign using XSS on webmail, targeting governments and defence linked to Ukraine conflict.
AI impact on APAC cybersecurity teams divides leaders & analysts
Thu, 15th May 2025
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data protection
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siem
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advanced persistent threat protection
Research reveals a stark gap in AI's impact on cybersecurity: 71% of APJ executives see gains, yet only 5% of analysts agree, highlighting trust and effectiveness issues.
Intelligent transport market to reach USD $124.8bn by 2035
Thu, 1st May 2025
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smart cities
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data analytics
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iot
The global intelligent transport system market is forecast to grow from USD $41.7bn in 2024 to USD $124.8bn by 2035, driven by urbanisation and tech advances.
Executives and analysts divided over true impact of AI in cyber
Thu, 24th Apr 2025
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data protection
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advanced persistent threat protection
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genai
New Exabeam research reveals AI in cybersecurity boosts executive confidence but leaves analysts sceptical amid uneven productivity gains worldwide.
Sysdig appoints Gary Olson & Crendal Kear to executive team
Tue, 1st Apr 2025
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saas
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cloud security
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application security
Sysdig has appointed Gary Olson as Chief Revenue Officer and Crendal Kear as Chief Business Officer amid a 337% rise in user adoption of its AI-driven security technology.
Kaspersky expands global training with new Partner Locator
Fri, 28th Mar 2025
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edutech
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physical security
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cybersecurity
Kaspersky has enhanced its Partner Locator by adding Authorized Training Centers, boosting access for cybersecurity professionals to vital training worldwide.
Gallagher extends digital badge programme to APAC & IMEA
Thu, 6th Mar 2025
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cybersecurity
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Gallagher Security has expanded its Digital Badge programme across the Asia Pacific and IMEA regions, recognising skills and achievements through verified credentials.