Access Bank Group, Mastercard Join for Cross-Border Payments
Access Bank Group, a prominent multinational bank, has unveiled an innovative solution in partnership with Mastercard. This collaboration aims to enhance access to cross-border payments and remittances to and from Africa, bridging the gap between the continent and the global economy. Leveraging the network and treasury capabilities of Mastercard Move,
Read moreNutanix Unveiled: Thriving in the Face of IT Disruption
Nutanix has become a frontrunner for enterprises seeking to navigate the turbulent waters of IT disruption as well as for those seeking to future-proof their infrastructure investments. This is according to Troye CEO Helen Kruger. She says recent shifts in licensing models and vendor strategies have led to crucial questions
Read moreThe Significance of Diverse Thinking in the Age of AI: Qlik
While it’s true that great minds often share similar thoughts, relying too heavily on homogeneity can lead to hive thinking, a phenomenon we must strive to distance ourselves from as a society. This is according to Chief Strategy Officer for Qlik, James Fisher. Intellectual vacuum Fisher says, “Social media is
Read moreThai food delivery app Line Man Wongnai weighs IPO in Thailand, US in 2025
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Read moreApple’s ‘Crush’ ad is disgusting
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Read moreOpenAI offers a peek behind the curtain of its AI’s secret instructions
Ever wonder why conversational AI like ChatGPT says “Sorry, I can’t do that” or some other polite refusal? OpenAI is offering a limited look at the reasoning behind its own models’ rules of engagement, whether it’s sticking to brand guidelines or declining to make NSFW content. Large language models (LLMs)
Read moreUS Patent and Trademark Office confirms another leak of filers’ address data
The federal government agency responsible for granting patents and trademarks is alerting thousands of filers whose private addresses were exposed following a second data spill in as many years. The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) said in an email to affected trademark applicants this week that their private domicile
Read moreEncrypted services Apple, Proton and Wire helped Spanish police identify activist
As part of an investigation into people involved in the pro-independence movement in Catalonia, the Spanish police obtained information from the encrypted services Wire and Proton, which helped the authorities identify a pseudonymous activist, according to court documents obtained by TechCrunch. Earlier this year, the Spanish police Guardia Civil sent
Read moreMatch looks to Hinge as Tinder fails
Match Group, the company that owns several dating apps, including Tinder and Hinge, released its first-quarter earnings report on Tuesday, which shows that Tinder’s paying user base has decreased for the sixth quarter in a row. On the other hand, Hinge has seen an increase in members who are willing
Read moreGratitude Plus makes social networking positive, private and personal
Private social networking is making a comeback. Gratitude Plus, a startup that aims to shift social media in a more positive direction, is expanding its wellness-focused, personal reflections journal to include support for families who want to stay in touch even when physically distant. The startup, whose name reflects its
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