On greedy algorithms and rodeo clowns
This weekend I ran across a blog post The Rodeo Clown Theory of Personal Development. The title comes from a hypothetical example of a goal you don’t know how to achieve: becoming a rodeo clown. Let’s say you decide you want to be a rodeo clown. And let’s say you’re
Read moreCyber Security Today, April 22, 2024 -Vulnerability in CrushFTP file transfer software, security updates for Cisco’s controller management application, and more
Vulnerability found in CrushFTP file transfer software, security updates for Cisco’s controller management application, and more. Welcome to Cyber Security Today. It’s Monday April 22nd, 2024. I’m Howard Solomon. A warning is going out about a vulnerability in another file transfer platform. The hole is in CrushFTP servers, which run
Read more5 Keys to Develop Meaningful Relationships with Board Directors
Even if you’re not a C-level company executive, you might find opportunities to speak with board directors and develop a meaningful and valuable relationship with them. You may get lucky and have an opportunistic encounter, like running into a board director in your building’s elevator, at a charity event, or
Read moreMood.camera is an iOS app that feels like using a retro analog camera
Phone cameras have evolved a lot, with image processing becoming increasingly important and granular controls to help users tweak their images. Despite that, many people are still fond of old-school photography styles and techniques. Developer Alex Fox wanted to focus on that nostalgia while building the Mood.camera app. The iPhone
Read moreEuropean police chiefs target E2EE in latest demand for ‘lawful access’
In the latest iteration of the neverending (and always head-scratching) crypto wars, Graeme Biggar, the director general of the UK’s National Crime Agency (NCA), has called on Instagram-owner Meta to rethink its continued rollout of end-to-end encryption (E2EE) — with web users’ privacy and security pulled into the frame yet
Read moreSocial Media Buzzes: ANC & uMkhonto weSizwe Trademark Tussle
In a surprising turn of events, the African National Congress (ANC) lost its legal bid to prevent the uMkhonto weSizwe (MK) party from using the name and logo claimed by the ANC as its own. The High Court in Durban ruled in favor of the MK party, allowing them to
Read moreTLcom Capital closes second fund at $154M to back early-stage startups across Africa
Venture capital activity in Africa has shown resilience over the past six months, with major firms backing startups on the continent closing their funds despite the ongoing funding winter. In the latest development, TLcom Capital, an African VC firm with offices in Lagos and Nairobi and a focus on early-stage
Read moreData Building on Construction Management Software- CMS
Data Management Industries relying heavily on precise project management, sturdy working conditions, and synchronized interaction between front- and back-end systems are advancing, largely thanks to the implementation of construction management software- CMS. CEO at Databuild, Morag Evans, highlights that CMS aids professionals in this sector in solving a multitude of
Read moreDriving Economic Growth: Uplifting Black-Owned SMEs
Allianz Commercial South Africa has joined forces with Virtue ESD to unveil the Allianz Loss Adjusters Development Program. This initiative aims to boost the presence of black-owned small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the company’s supply chain and the broader economy. The program offers vital support to business owners, empowering
Read moreTangible Coding Apps let Rural Kids Code Offline
Coding leaner pupil Believe it or not, introducing children to the excitement of coding doesn’t have to rely on having computers, high-speed Wi-Fi, or teachers with programming degrees. An “unplugged” coding game, developed by Nelson Mandela University- NMU, is garnering attention precisely because it operates offline, is free, and the
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