Month: December 2017

5 data security trends for 2018

Due to the surge of IoT devices on the market, enterprises have become more concerned with securing themselves against external cyber threats like phishing, viruses, and hackers. Yet the biggest cybersecurity threats of 2017 have been a result of insider mistakes or misuse. The recent Equifax and Anthem breaches are proof that employees and contractors …

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Wireless charging market estimated to reach $2.6 billion by 2024

A research report, “Global Market Study on Wireless Charging: Consumer Electronics Application Segment Projected to be the Most Attractive Segment Through 2024” by Persistence Market Research (PMR) points towards a fragmented and highly competitive structure of the global market for wireless charging. Participants like Qualcomm Technologies, Texas Instruments, Engergizer Holdings, Leggett & Platt, Integrated Device …

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Global e-waste expected to grow 17 percent in the next four years

According to a new report Global E-waste Monitor 2017 report published by the United Nations University (UNU), e-waste increased significantly from 2014 to 2016. An overwhelming 44.7 million metric tonnes (Mt) of e-waste was generated in 2016 alone, which is eight percent higher than the 41.4 million Mt produced in 2014. By 2021, the report …

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Three IoT predictions for 2018

The Internet of Things (IoT), is defined as the network of physical objects – devices, vehicles, buildings and other items – embedded with electronics, software, sensors, and network connectivity that enables these objects to collect and exchange data. Almost regardless of industry, IoT is predicted to be the single most important factor impacting fundamental business …

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