All articles by Afiq Fitri
Afiq Fitri
Big Tech now accounts for more than half of global internet traffic
As the CEOs of Telefónica, Orange and Deutsche Telekom call on the EU to make Big Tech pay for network infrastructure, recent data reveals their share of global internet traffic has grown by 33% since 2019.
Why government action may be needed to push IPv6 adoption
With billions of devices expected to connect to the internet in the next five years, only four million IPv4 addresses remain. Data reveals that IPv6 adoption is most advanced where the government has taken the lead.
The IRS U-turn on facial recognition could spell trouble for biometric ID
The US tax collector backtracked on plans to use facial recognition to identify taxpayers online this week, raising questions about the many biometric ID schemes in development.
Can online freelancers help IT departments survive the ‘great resignation’?
Many software developers are turning to gig platforms for work. This could provide a short-term solution to the digital talent squeeze.
Tech start-ups in India boosted by record investment
Investment in Indian start-ups surged in 2021, with more than 10,000 created in the past year.
Fintech, insurance and HR SaaS providers are falling behind on AI governance
Cloud providers lead the private sector for ethical governance of AI, but fintech, insurance and HR SaaS providers sectors lag.
Burnout is rising in the cybersecurity industry
More than a third of cybersecurity professionals are considering quitting their jobs in the face of long hours and heavy workloads.
India’s internet shutdowns are a threat to the global digital economy
India’s booming e-commerce industry has attracted the attention of UK investors but internet shutdowns have become a fix for anything from protest to exam cheating.
Big GDPR fines might not translate into greater privacy across Europe
High penalties on businesses may not be enough to achieve robust privacy across Europe, as greater clarity on all-encompassing data transfer laws is critical.
Credential stuffing is fuelling the dark web trade in customer log-ins
Stolen user credentials for popular services are going for less than $10 on the dark web as businesses struggle to keep up with the threat.