Analyst Insight

New long haul opportunities are hoped to open up for airlines in Africa as one of the world’s most anticipated aircraft types which has unprecedented long range capabilities and fuel efficiency, the Airbus A321XLR, enters into service with Iberia airlines this year. This latest report from simpleflying.com has implications for airports and the aviation sector […]

In a bustling financial firm, Jane, a diligent employee, handles sensitive client data daily. One day, she receives an email that appears to be from her IT department, requesting her to update her login credentials. Unbeknownst to her, the email is a sophisticated phishing attempt. Once Jane submits her details, a hacker gains access to […]

As the payments fintech industry evolves, integrating security and development operations, or SecDevOps, becomes crucial. This approach embeds security into every phase of the development lifecycle, ensuring robust data protection in a landscape where financial transactions are prime targets for cyberattacks. This article explores how a payments fintech company can implement SecDevOps to enhance data […]

The latest report from the International Air Transport Association (IATA), the global trade union for airlines, shows that air traffic demand continues to rise in May. For a continent that exports primary products, this should give leverage to the cargo strategy of airports in Africa. Moreso, says the report, airlines registered in Africa and Asia […]

Imagine you’re scrolling through Facebook, catching up on friends’ posts and news updates. As you pause on a friend’s photo from their recent holiday, you notice an ad pop up for discounted flights to that exact location. It feels almost magical, as if Facebook can read your mind. But this seemingly serendipitous moment is a […]

A new smart security screening technology being put to use at Hong Kong International Airport is set to improve the passenger experience. So the challenge of having to take off shoes and some clothing at the airport while opening and closing one’s luggage and at the same time struggling with the tray, the beep of […]

In today’s digital landscape, where cyber threats are rampant and data breaches frequent, encryption has become a fundamental element of data protection frameworks. Consider a financial institution that handles vast amounts of sensitive customer data, including personal identification information and financial records. To protect this data, the institution employs various encryption methods, ensuring that sensitive […]