LinkedIn leans on AI to do the work of job hunting
LinkedIn is launching new AI tools to help you look for jobs, write cover letters and job applications, personalize learning, and a new search experience. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
Read moreCourt halts Byju’s second rights issue as $200M fundraise falters
An Indian court has restrained Byju's from proceeding with its second rights issue amid allegations of oppression and mismanagement by its shareholders. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
Read moreAI’s Impact on Ransomware Threats: Hype vs Reality
It might be the great paradox of 2024: Artificial Intelligence (AI). Everyone’s bored of hearing it but can’t stop talking about it. It’s not going away, so we had better get used to it. AI is disrupting most digital industries, and cybercrime is no exception. However, cutting through the hype
Read moreOutdated Tech Hinders Innovation: Lifecycle Mgmt. Report
NTT DATA, a global IT infrastructure and services company, has discovered that globally, 80% of organizations agree that inadequate or outdated technology is impeding organizational progress and innovation efforts. In fact, 89% of C-suite executives in South Africa believe that legacy infrastructure greatly hinders their business agility. These findings are
Read moreEnd of Print Era: Iconic South African Newspapers Shut Down
Media24, a leading South African media house, is reported to have announced the closing of its numerous newspapers, including City Press, Rapport, Beeld, and the Daily Sun. This choice is a clear indication of the company’s strategy change toward a digital-first approach in response to changing trends in media consumption.
Read moreAfrican Development Bank Names New Deputy Director General
The African Development Bank has named Léandre Bassole as Deputy Director General for the East African Region, effective June 1, 2024. Dr. Bassole is a native of Burkina Faso and has over eighteen years of expertise in consulting services, designing national programs and strategies, and high-level policy debate. He has
Read moreHow is MultiChoice Addressing its Streaming Service Strategy?
Africa’s top entertainment firm, MultiChoice, has revealed a shocking R4.1 billion (about $222 million) loss. A sharp decline in subscriptions, especially in Nigeria, has caused the biggest financial crisis in the company’s history. In response to changing customer preferences and market developments in the streaming service industry, MultiChoice is aggressively
Read moreAepnus wants to create a circular economy for key battery manufacturing materials
The specter of wastewater threatens to stall the construction of battery factories. One startup, though, says the solution isn’t to dispose of it, but recycle it. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
Read moreA Data-Centric Approach to Climate Change Solutions
Qlik, a global company offering data integration, analytics, and artificial intelligence (AI), has announced an expanded partnership with the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC). This collaboration aims to enhance the UNFCCC’s ability to accelerate climate change negotiations, enabling a greater focus on data-informed action. Leveraging Qlik’s advanced
Read moreTech Company Expands its Footprint in Saudi Arabia
LTIMindtree, a global technology consulting and digital solutions company, has announced the inauguration of its regional headquarters in Riyadh, the capital of Saudi Arabia, as part of its expansion in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia- KSA and the Middle East. The opening of this office is in accordance with the
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