On-prem data centers are hanging in, but cloud capacity is growing much faster
In 2017, on-prem data centers accounted for nearly 60% of capacity. By 2027, Synergy Research is projecting that number will be cut in half, but that data doesn’t tell the whole story. New research from Synergy finds that on-prem data center growth is actually hanging in, but over the next
Read moreGhana’s Remarkable Digital Journey with MainOne
Ghana| Ghana’s digital transformation journey has set a remarkable benchmark for other African nations. Factors such as improved internet accessibility, a thriving mobile telecommunications market, and the government’s steadfast commitment to digital economy growth have propelled Ghana’s advancement in the region. One of the key pioneers in driving Ghana’s digital
Read moreThe Overflow #186: Do large language models know what they’re talking about?
Welcome to ISSUE #186 of The Overflow! This newsletter is by developers, for developers, written and curated by the Stack Overflow team and Cassidy Williams. This week: probing the intelligence of LLMs, responding to “work faster” feedback, and Ethernet turns 50. From the blog Do large language models know what they are
Read moreGamified e-learning platform Kahoot gets acquired in a $1.7 deal led by Goldman Sachs, Lego and more
Big moves ahead for Kahoot, the Oslo startup that’s built a popular platform for users to create, share and play education-focused “games”, played by billions of students and adults over the years. The company has announced that it is going fully private in an all-cash PE deal at 35 NOK
Read moreWhat Africa’s Employers Should Expect from Job Seekers in 2023
The COVID-19 pandemic has significantly impacted and transformed the way people work and live. This has sparked a need for technology to be further integrated into all aspects of life which underpins the transitioning into the Fourth Industrial Revolution. How the Pandemic Changed the Way We Work and Live Research
Read moreMeta claims its new art-generating model is best-in-class
Over the past two years, AI-powered image generators have become commodified, more or less, thanks to the widespread availability of — and decreasing technical barriers around — the tech. They’ve been deployed by practically every major tech player, including Google and Microsoft, as well as countless startups angling to nab
Read moreRepublicans defend Elon Musk in FTC’s Twitter probe
Image: Tom Williams / CQ-Roll Call, Inc via Getty Images House Republicans came to the defense of Elon Musk Thursday, tearing into Federal Trade Commission Chair Lina Khan over an agency investigation they claim borders on “obsession” with Twitter and its owner. The blustering support for the billionaire dominated a
Read morecomforte and Google Cloud Partner to Deliver Advanced Data Security for BigQuery
Global data security leader, comforte, has announced a new collaboration with Google Cloud, integrating comforte’s data-centric security solution with Google Cloud’s data warehouse, BigQuery remote functions. This partnership enhances data protection by providing an additional layer of security while enabling customers to leverage the analytical capabilities of BigQuery. Google Cloud’s
Read moreMeta confirms it is blocking EU-based users from accessing Threads via VPN
After multiple EU-based users complained about not being able to access Instagram’s Threads app through VPN, Meta confirmed that it is blocking such efforts. The company launched Threads last week, but given privacy concerns around the app, it is not available in the EU. The company said in a statement
Read moreThe evolution of ransomware: How cyber threat went from online pickpocket to a criminal syndicate?
Ransomware poses the greatest threat to organizations and their day-to-day operations, resulting in increased complexity and costs for protecting digital environments. In South Africa alone, cybercrime is estimated to cost R2.2 billion annually, with financial, reputational, and operational consequences for targeted organizations. How has ransomware evolved? The evolution of ransomware
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