Tines taps $50M to expand its workflow automation beyond security teams
Automation continues to be a major theme in the enterprise — underscored not least by the rise of AI as a tool to help fix some of the more routine, resource-intensive and fragmented aspects of how security and other IT functions operate. To capitalize on that trend, one of the
Read moreFormer Magic Leapers launch a platform for AR experiences
When Trace’s future co-founders Greg Tran, Martin Smith and Sean Couture joined Magic Leap in Spring/Summer 2015, it was about as hot as startups come. After years of secrecy, the augmented reality company captured Silicon Valley’s imagination with in-device footage, before capping the year with an $827 million raise. The
Read moreCyber Security Today, April 24, 2024 – Good news/bad news in Mandiant report, UnitedHealth admits paying a ransomware gang, and more
Good news/bad news in Mandiant report, UnitedHealth admits paying a ransomware gang, and more. Welcome to Cyber Security Today. It’s Wednesday April 24th, 2024. I’m Howard Solomon. Security teams may be getting better at finding hackers lurking in their IT systems. That’s according to Mandiant’s latest annual M-Trends report.
Read moreCompanies Overlook the African Cloud Ecosystem’s Potential
There is a significant disparity in the rate of cloud adoption between emerging and mature markets. For instance, in Europe and North America, virtually every company with over 250 employees has embraced the cloud in some capacity. In contrast, only 17% of the 6,000 African companies with a headcount above
Read moreBraintree Attains the Status of LS Retail Diamond Partner
The premier IT solutions provider and esteemed Microsoft Partner, Braintree, has achieved recognition as a 2024 LS Retail DIAMOND Partner. This distinction marks the pinnacle of partnership with LS Retail, a worldwide software provider offering comprehensive all-in-one business management software solutions to address intricate operational needs within the retail and
Read moreParloa, a conversational AI platform for customer service, raises $66M
Conversational AI platform Parloa has nabbed $66 million in a Series B round of funding, a year after the German startup raised $21 million from a swathe of European investors to propel its international growth. The company is focusing on the U.S. market in particular, where Parloa opened a New
Read moreCan Augmented Reality Be the Future of Cybersecurity?
Recently Apple launched its Apple Vision Pro to much fanfare and has pushed the discussion of Augmented Reality (AR) beyond the realms of gaming and entertainment. From healthcare innovations to retail experiences and manufacturing enhancements, AR has the potential to reshape operational frameworks and redefine user interactions. Yet, as we
Read moreCentre of Excellence for Fiber Optic Technicians Launched
Safaricom -NSE: SCOM has launched the Connect Academy, a program that will offer premier industrial training for fiber optic technicians. Connect Africa Summit 2024 Announced on the sidelines of the Connected Africa Summit 2024, the academy aligns with Safaricom’s commitment to investing in robust fiber optic networks in Kenya and
Read moreNext-Gen Banking: Standard Bank’s New Digital Commitment
Standard Bank is committed to providing cutting-edge digital solutions across its banking segments. As the demand for digital transactions continues to surge, Standard Bank remains dedicated to enhancing its digital platforms, ensuring convenience, security, and reliability. Kabelo Makeke, Standard Bank’s Head of Personal and Private Banking in South Africa, highlights
Read moreMadica, a program by Flourish Ventures, steps up pre-seed investing in Africa
Madica, an investment program launched by US-based investor Flourish Ventures to back pre-seed startups in Africa, plans to invest in up to 10 ventures by the end of the year, ramping up its funding efforts after closing three initial deals. Madica disclosed the plans to TechCrunch indicating accelerated investing in
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