Revolut appoints new UK CEO as British banking license is still pending
Revolut, the fintech giant based in the U.K., has appointed a new CEO for its U.K. division. Francesca Carlesi will be in charge of Revolut’s division in its home country — Nik Storonsky remains the CEO of Revolut Ltd. It’s worth noting that today’s news comes as Revolut still doesn’t
Read moreBitwarden begins adding passkey support to its password manager
Bitwarden has added support for the more secure passkey login method. | Image: Bitwarden Bitwarden, one of our top picks for free password managers, is adding support for passkeys in the latest version of its browser extensions. Passkeys can use your device’s pin, face, or fingerprint for authentication, and are
Read moreXage Security raises $20M more to expand its security platform
While the number of cybersecurity funding deals reached a high point in 2022, that doesn’t mean that the sector’s tapped out — far from it. According to Statista, there were 148 deals in Q2 2023 worth a combined $1.6 billion. And — at least anecdotally — Q3 deal flow seems
Read moreDashtoon uses AI to turn storytellers into comics artists
Dashtoon wants to make anyone with a story to tell into a comics artist, even if they can’t draw. It provides aspiring comics creator with a suite of generative AI tools, and a publishing platform that releases new episodes daily for impatient readers. To seed the platform, called Dashtoon Comic
Read moreHewlett Packard Enterprise Announces New Managing Director for SA
Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) has announced the appointment of President Ntuli as the Board and Managing Director for South Africa, effective immediately. President Ntuli now holds full responsibility for managing HPE’s South African business, overseeing its operations and team. He takes on the role of South Africa Managing Director after
Read moreHashtag Trending Nov.2- Can ChatGPT predict the future?; Governments agree not to pay ransoms; Software companies struggle to price AI
Can ChatGPT predict the future? Governments around the world agree not to pay ransoms. Companies struggle with how to price AI products. And if you are worried about losing your job to AI – don’t worry, LinkedIn’s AI will help you find one. These and more top tech stories
Read moreSAP TechEd 2023: Comprehensive Generative AI Tools for Developers
SAP SE unveiled a comprehensive suite of generative AI capabilities and innovations, intending to empower developers of varying skill levels to elevate their businesses in the age of AI during the 2023 SAP TechEd event. Today’s dynamic technology and business landscape means every developer needs to be an AI developer,”
Read moreKuva Space raises €16.6M Series A to scale hyperspectral imagery ambitions
Kuva Space, a hyperspectral imagery startup founded in Finland, has closed a €16.6 million ($17.6 million) Series A funding round as it looks to deploy up to 100 satellites by the end of the decade. The startup, formerly called Reaktor Space Lab, was founded in 2016 and spent its first
Read moreJapan’s SBI Holdings commits $40M to anchor Novastar Ventures future funds
SBI Holdings, a Japanese financial services conglomerate and one of the largest venture capital firms in the East Asian country, has made a $40 million multi-fund commitment to anchor pan-African VC firm Novastar Ventures’ future funds. Following the deal, SBI Holdings will take a minority stake in Novastar and get
Read moreVodacom’s New VodaLend Personal Loans
Vodacom Financial and Digital Lifestyle Services are launching VodaLend Personal Loans to offer a responsible credit solution for South Africans facing economic challenges. This partnership with Old Mutual Finance, a registered credit provider, provides both customers and non-customers easy access to personal loans of up to R250,000. Mariam Cassim, Chief
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