Countering cyber tool sprawl with security platforms

Countering cyber tool sprawl with security platforms

Allie Mellen, principal analyst at Forrester. With a growth in vendors increasing the volume of solutions on offer in the cyber security ecosystem, tool sprawl is a real challenge faced by internal teams. However, the rising trend of security platforms isn’t necessarily a silver bullet – having solid data foundations in place is best. This…

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‘Triad of trust’ to strengthen zero trust

‘Triad of trust’ to strengthen zero trust

Mohamed Amr, senior engineer, META at Illumio; Sean Glansbeek, CEO of IT security distributor Private Protocol Group; Ruby Khaira, VP META at FireMon; and Tony Price, regional sales director EMEA at AppGate. (Photo: Tracy Burrows) A robust zero trust ecosystem should address three critical layers of network resilience: access control, workload segmentation and policy governance….

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Amazon unveils latest warehouse robot as tech giants do AI layoffs

Amazon unveils latest warehouse robot as tech giants do AI layoffs

Amazon’s original Proteus robot has been rolled out in 25 fulfilment centers in the U.S. Sawdah Bhaimiya Amazon has unveiled its latest warehouse robot that can take commands in conversational language, underscoring how AI-powered automation is advancing as companies continue to slash their corporate workforce in AI-driven efficiencies. The tech giant’s next-generation Proteus is an…

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Africa: All of Africa Today – June 5, 2026

Africa: All of Africa Today – June 5, 2026

  South Africa and Kenya Sign 6 New Accords to Boost Trade and Ties South Africa and Kenya have signed six new Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) aimed at strengthening cooperation in trade, maritime transport, skills development, gender equality, arts and culture, and sport, as the two countries move to deepen their strategic partnership. The agreements were signed during…

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Africa’s Precision Medicine Future Depends On Stronger Research and Clinical Trial Systems

Africa’s Precision Medicine Future Depends On Stronger Research and Clinical Trial Systems

Precision medicine will not deliver equity for Africa if Africa remains underrepresented in the evidence that shapes it. The endorsement of a new resolution on Precision Medicine at the 79th World Health Assembly reflects an important step towards health equity and Universal Health Coverage. This decision was endorsed by all member states. In support of…

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