MICROSOFT ACQUIRES ACTIVISION BLIZZARD FOR USD 68.7 BILLION TO BECOME THE WORLD’S THIRD-LARGEST GAMING COMPANY BY REVENUE

With the acquisition of Activision Blizzard, Microsoft aims to accelerate the growth of its gaming business across mobile, PC, console and cloud. In addition, Activision has the content necessary to generate engagement and revenue for Microsoft’s move into cloud gaming. Furthermore, the acquisition would strengthen Microsoft’s Game Pass portfolio as it plans to launch Activision… Continue reading MICROSOFT ACQUIRES ACTIVISION BLIZZARD FOR USD 68.7 BILLION TO BECOME THE WORLD’S THIRD-LARGEST GAMING COMPANY BY REVENUE

Automotive cyber security solutions steal the show at CES 2019

Consumer Electronics Show (CES) is a huge annual trade show for technology enthusiasts across various sectors. CES 2019, held at Las Vegas in January, showcased modern and disruptive technologies in different sectors. A key attraction at CES 2019 for the automotive industry was the demonstration of various automotive cyber security-related products and technologies. Companies such… Continue reading Automotive cyber security solutions steal the show at CES 2019

Check Point Buys Cybersecurity Startup ForceNock to Boost API Protection

Cybersecurity pioneer, Check Point Software (California, US) recently acquired the Israel-based, web application security startup, ForceNock Security Ltd. There is growing usage of platforms built on cloud, network, mobile, endpoint, and IoT and they require compatible and easily accessible solutions that can run on any platform. This acquisition would enable Check Point to provide high-end… Continue reading Check Point Buys Cybersecurity Startup ForceNock to Boost API Protection

McAfee teams up with Verizon to secure connected IoT devices for homes

Cybersecurity pioneer, McAfee recently collaborated with Verizon to secure connected Internet of Things (IoT) devices throughout a home network with Verizon’s Home Network Protection (HNP). HNP is a service on Verizon’s Fios Quantum Gateway Router that automatically protects all connected devices in a home network, such as smart thermostats and smart refrigerators. This McAfee-powered solution… Continue reading McAfee teams up with Verizon to secure connected IoT devices for homes