Greg Williams Shares Insights on AI & Agentic Automation’s Future
In today’s rapidly expanding technological landscape, AI is no longer an optional investment. Greg Williams, UiPath’s Regional Vice President for South Africa, highlights that artificial intelligence is becoming a crucial aspect of corporate operations across industries, particularly with the rise of agentic automation. “AI-powered automation is poised to play an
Read moreQuantum VC QDNL hits €25M first-close on new fund
VC investment into Quantum computing declined by 50% last year according to the ‘State of Quantum 2024’ report, dropping from $2.2bn in 2022 to $1.2bn, with funds switching in favour of Generative AI. However, government spending on quantum was predicted to hit $40 billion over the next decade. Now a
Read moreEverstone acquires bootstrapped Indian startup Wingify for $200M
Private equity firm Everstone has reached a deal to acquire a majority stake in Wingify, one of India’s earliest bootstrapped software-as-a-service success stories, for about $200 million, three sources familiar with the matter told TechCrunch. The deal, finalized this week, marks a significant exit for Wingify’s founder Paras Chopra, who
Read moreIn 2025, AI is Industry’s New Business Partner
By adopting AI systems designed with ethical considerations and human-centric features, industries are making strategic shifts that align with evolving technology and sustainability priorities, says Jim Chappell, Global Head of AI at AVEVA Artificial intelligence (AI) has become a regular feature of life over the past couple of years. Its
Read moreOpenAI may preview its agent tool for users on the $200 per month Pro plan
We may see OpenAI’s agent tool, Operator, released sooner rather than later. Changes to ChatGPT’s code base suggest that Operator will be available as an early research preview to users on the $200 Pro subscription plan. The changes aren’t yet publicly visible, but a user on X who goes by
Read moreUK probes Apple and Google over ‘mobile ecosystem’ market power
The U.K.’s Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) is launching so-called “strategic market status” (SMS) investigations into the mobile ecosystems of Apple and Google. The investigations constitute part of the new Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act (DMCCA) which passed last year and came into effect in January. The Act includes
Read moreThe role of analytics and AI in flood prediction and preparedness
An undeniable reality of living in the 21st century is that we are increasingly being confronted with changing weather patterns. In densely populated communities, which are common in developing nations as people look for economic opportunities, unforeseen natural phenomena such as flooding can be massively destructive. From extreme heat and
Read more5 Essential Tips to Secure Your Digital Wallet and Banking Apps
Digital payments are surging in South Africa as more people tap or scan to pay from their smartphones rather than using cash or cards. A report from Discovery and Visa finds that digital wallet usage grew 9% in 2023, with 60% of South Africans preferring digital wallets for security, convenience,
Read more3 Ways to Change Your iPhone Location without PC or Jailbreak
Have you been wondering how to change your location on iPhone without physically moving? Whether for region-locked content, location-based games like Pokemon GO, or protecting privacy while sharing, spoofing iPhone location without moving was traditionally difficult without computer support or jailbreaking. This article will explore tools and techniques that make
Read moreWhatsApp wins reprieve in India over user data sharing
An Indian tribunal on Thursday suspended restrictions that would have barred WhatsApp from sharing user data with its parent company Meta, delivering a significant victory for Mark Zuckerberg’s social media empire in its largest market by users. The ruling by the National Company Law Appellate Tribunal temporarily lifts a five-year
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