Engaging B2B Companies on Facebook & Tips on How to Improve
Business-to-business (B2B) companies are famously known for their poor online presence on social media. However, new research from content operations software company StoryChief.io reveals the top companies spearheading engagement rates on Facebook. Accenture, Sandia Labs, Optum, Tata Consultancy Services and Cognizant are the best at generating reactions for their content.
Read moreCyber Security Today, Year in Review for 2023
Welcome to Cyber Security Today. This is a special Year in Review edition for 2023. I’m Howard Solomon, contributing reporter on cybersecurity for ITWorldCanada.com and TechNewsday.com in the U.S. With me here regular commentators Terry Cutler, head of Cyology Labs in Montreal, and David Shipley, head of Beauceron Security
Read moreGoogle makes bid to resolve competition concerns in Germany over its automotive services bundling
Following competition objections raised on Google in Germany this summer over bundling of services including Google Maps via its Android-based in-car infotainment system software, known as Google Automotive Services (GAS), the tech giant has made an offer of some service unbundling and the removal of contractual restrictions it applies to
Read moreThese are the cybersecurity stories we were jealous of in 2023
Back in 2018, my former colleague at VICE Motherboard Joseph Cox and I started publishing a list of the best cybersecurity stories that were published elsewhere. It wasn’t just a way to tip our hats at our friendly competitors; by pointing to other publications’ stories, we were giving our readers
Read moreLeading Broker Reinforces commitment to AI
CFI, the leading broker in the MENA region with a rich history of innovation spanning over 25 years, has taken a pioneering stance in the realm of AI technology throughout 2023. With a steadfast commitment to leveraging artificial intelligence for the benefit of traders, CFI has actively integrated new technologies
Read moreTwo of Africa’s largest B2B e-commerce platforms MaxAB and Wasoko in merger talks
Egyptian B2B e-commerce startup MaxAB and Wasoko, a Kenya-based e-commerce player that operates in Kenya, Tanzania, Rwanda, Uganda and Zambia, are in talks to merge operations, TechCrunch has exclusively learned from multiple sources. They say talks are still ongoing and the agreement hasn’t been finalized yet. The merger talks come
Read moreDurban BPOs Forge Alliances with Local Government to Tackle Youth Unemployment
For years, South Africa has grappled with high youth unemployment. The Business Processing Outsourcing (BPO) industry’s innovative impact sourcing model provides sustainable employment opportunities for young people, particularly those from disadvantaged backgrounds. Despite the sector’s success, maintaining competitiveness against global leaders like India and the Philippines remains a challenge. Cities
Read moreFestive Cybersecurity: A Guide for Parents and Kids
When it comes to ensuring online safety for children, avoiding panic and fearmongering is crucial. While there are real risks in various online spaces, empowered parents with the right information and cybersecurity tools can enhance their children’s protection. This is particularly important during school holidays, when kids may increase their
Read moreHow simplifying the production of customized merchandise led this Lisbon startup to raise $19M
The advent of the Internet combined with the ability to customise items such as clothing long ago created a revolution in marketing, especially for merchandise purposes. I think we’re all familiar with the ‘merch’ phenomena by now, no? Benefitting from that long-term trend is SME-focused, customized merchandise startup Bizay, which
Read moreWhat is UI 2.0? Netlify CEO Matt Biilmann explains
For our final episode of the year we chat with Netlify CEO Matt Biilmann about the way AI is reshaping software development and the trends he's excited about for 2024.
Read more