Category: Trends
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Instead of sending all data to a distant cloud data center, edge computing processes it on or near the device that creates it. Why it exists – Speed: local processing reduces delay (latency) – Bandwidth: less data needs to cross the network – Resilience: systems keep working if the internet connection drops – Privacy and…
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The cloud is reliable most of the time, but when it fails, it fails at scale. Recent examples – AWS, October 20, 2025: a DNS automation problem in the US-East-1 region disrupted many internet services and apps. – Microsoft Azure, October 29, 2025: a configuration change in Azure Front Door caused a global disruption of…
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Trade policy between Canada and the United States has shifted repeatedly since 2025. IT hardware is affected in some ways that are direct, and others that are indirect. This is general information, not trade or legal advice. Rules are complex and change quickly. Where things stand (as of October 2026) – CUSMA review: the formal…
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Hardware pricing in 2026 is being shaped less by consumer demand than by the AI data center boom. What’s happening Memory makers have shifted capacity toward high-margin chips for AI servers, such as high-bandwidth memory and server DDR5. That leaves less supply of the standard DRAM and flash storage used in laptops, desktops, and ordinary…
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Short answer: you don’t need to rush, but you should start paying attention. What governments are doing – Canada: In June 2025, the Canadian Centre for Cyber Security published a roadmap for migrating Government of Canada non-classified systems to post-quantum cryptography. Departments were to submit initial migration plans by April 2026, complete high-priority systems by…
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Quantum computers use the principles of quantum physics to solve certain problems far faster than regular computers. One of those problems is breaking the math that protects much of today’s internet security. What’s at risk Much of today’s online security relies on public-key cryptography (such as RSA and elliptic curve methods) to protect: – Web…
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Passwords are the weakest link in most security setups: they can be guessed, reused, leaked, or phished. Passkeys are designed to fix that. What is a passkey? A passkey is a cryptographic credential stored on your device (phone, laptop, or security key). When you sign in, your device proves you hold the key by unlocking…
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Zero Trust means never assuming that a user, device, or network is safe just because it’s inside your office. Every request is verified. The core principles – Verify explicitly: check identity, device health, location, and risk for every access request – Use least privilege: give people only the access they need, for as long as…
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Business email compromise (BEC) is fraud carried out through email or messaging: an attacker impersonates an executive, supplier, or employee to trick someone into sending money or sensitive data. Why it’s so costly The FBI’s Internet Crime Complaint Center recorded about US$2.77 billion in reported BEC losses in 2024, among the largest of any cybercrime…
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A call from your CEO asks for an urgent payment. The voice sounds right. It may not be them. How the attacks work – Voice cloning: attackers copy a person’s voice from public recordings such as videos, interviews, or voicemail, then phone an employee – Deepfake video calls: fake participants appear to be executives on…