Mastercard Partners with EMIS to Boost Digital Economy
Angola| Mastercard has entered into a strategic collaboration with Empresa Interbancária de Serviços S.A (EMIS) to introduce a co-branded contactless card incorporating EMV technology. This initiative aims to bolster the digital economy and expedite the process of digital transformation. EMIS, also known as the Interbank Service Company, functions as the
Read morePayPal launches PYUSD stablecoin for payments and transfers
PayPal is rolling out a stablecoin for payments and transfers, the company announced on Monday. PayPal USD (PYUSD) is issued by Paxos Trust Company and is backed by U.S. dollar deposits, short-term U.S Treasuries and similar cash equivalents. PayPal says the stablecoin is rolling out to US customers gradually. Today’s
Read moreChow Town by Nedbank Reaches 75 000 Gameplay Session in 4 Months
Nedbank has achieved a significant milestone by becoming the first bank in Africa to launch a game on the popular Roblox gaming platform. In a matter of months, the game, named Chow Town, has already attracted an impressive 75,000 gameplay sessions, and the number continues to rise daily. Notably, Chow
Read moreSkyline raises $3.35M to clean skyscraper windows with robots
Sometimes conceptualizing automation requires some stretching of the imagination. It’s not always clear why some tasks are prioritized — or how that automation might be implemented. And then there’s window cleaning. While it’s true that window cleaning safety has come a long way since the birth of the skyscraper, it’s
Read moreGuerilla Africa and Foxtrot’s Historic Partnership Unveils User-Generated Event
The MNet Disrupt Showcase, a visionary creation by Guerilla Africa fueled by the remarkable integration of artificial intelligence (AI) technologies, has brought forth a significant revolution in the manner in which audiences engage with MNet’s content. The combined proficiency and innovative prowess of these agencies have effectively metamorphosed the entertainment
Read more10+ Awesome LLM and Generative AI Capabilities for DevOps and IT Ops
Over the next few years, we’ll see a seismic shift in how devops organizations, agile development teams, site reliability engineers, and IT Ops will achieve an increasingly complex mission. How can IT improve reliability, performance, and security while deploying more innovations at increasing release frequency and with fewer incidents and
Read moreCyber Security Today, August 7, 2023 – Ransomware attack hits US hospitals, a Canadian insurer is sideswiped by MOVEit hacks, and more
Ransomware attack hits US hospitals, a Canadian insurer is sideswiped by MOVEit hacks, and more. Welcome to Cyber Security Today. It’s Monday, August 7th, 2023. I’m Howard Solomon, contributing reporter on cybersecurity for ITWorldCanada.com and TechNewsday.com in the U.S. Today is a civic holiday in much of Canada, so if
Read moreAccelerating Digital Transformation: Cloudmania’s Expansion in Mauritius
Cloudmania, launched by Liquid C2 in 2021, aims to support Africa’s digital transformation journey by opening its doors to the Mauritius channel partner ecosystem. With partners in 22 countries across the continent, Cloudmania is dedicated to providing cloud and cybersecurity services to partners within an ecosystem defined by support, expertise,
Read more5 Insights on Satellite-to-Device Connectivity for Smartphone Users
The concept of satellite-to-device connectivity has gained increasing prominence in recent years as one of the most exciting developments in the telecommunications industry. Leading satellite companies, smartphone manufacturers, chipset makers, and cellular networks are all actively striving to bring this technology to fruition. TCL delves deeper into the implications of
Read moreOne Model lands $41M to bring data science-powered insights to HR
One Model, a platform that uses AI to help employers make decisions about recruiting, hiring, promotions, layoffs and general workplace planning, today announced that it’s raised $41 million in a funding round led by Riverwood Capital. Christopher Butler, CEO of One Model, said that the capital will be used to
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