Polestar and Xingji Meizu join forces to create tailored OS for Chinese EVs
Swedish electric vehicle maker Polestar has formed a joint venture with Xingji Meizu, a mobile phone and consumer electronics company, to build an operating system for Polestar cars sold in China. In the rest of the world, Polestar has integrated Google’s Android Automotive OS into vehicles to power its infotainment
Read moreCell C Expands Board of Directors
South Africa’s Cell C welcomes Maya Makanjee and Godfrey Motsa, to its Board of Directors. Their appointment to the board exemplifies Cell C’s strategic focus on accelerating growth and fostering investor confidence. Maya Makanjee, a highly accomplished business leader, has accumulated nearly 30 years of diverse executive director experience across
Read moreSomething has shifted in Canada when it comes to cloud
Until recently, Canadian companies’ caution when it comes to embracing cloud was something of a tradition – something you could rely on year-in year-out. Although, according to a recent Forrester report, the public cloud market is set to grow to more than $1 trillion (USD) worldwide by 2026 – meaning
Read moreManulife: A case study in driving digital transformation with upskilling
Manulife is a leading international financial services group operating primarily as John Hancock in the U.S. and Manulife elsewhere. Manulife, which provides financial advice, insurance, and wealth and asset management for individuals, groups and institutions, managed and administered over C$1.3 trillion (US$1 trillion) at the end of 2022. In today’s
Read moreEnsono – A training and upskilling case study
Ensono is an expert technology adviser and managed services provider focused on accelerating clients’ digital transformation so they can achieve lasting business outcomes. Ensono helps companies optimize their systems across any hybrid environment with services such as consulting, mainframe, and application modernization, public cloud migrations, and cloud-native development. With certified
Read moreTech-Savvy Parenthood: Exploring How South African Millennials are Embracing Innovative Tools and Apps for Parenting
Technology has revolutionized the way we live, and parenting is no exception. Millennials (born between 1981-1996) are the largest group of parents in South Africa (26% according to Statistics South Africa), and they are embracing innovative tools and apps. As digital natives, millennials have been immersed in technology since their
Read moreredAcademy is Empowering Next Generation Developers
As South Africa celebrates youth month, Lewis Stores (Pty) Ltd, a leading organisation in the country’s retail industry, is celebrating its successful partnership with redAcademy, an experiential learning hub specialising in coding and technology skills for local youth. Lewis Stores, together with redAcademy is empowering next generation developers through supporting
Read moreOptimizing IT Infrastructure with SEVENC’s load shedding solutions
IT infrastructure & network service provider SevenC highlights load shedding impact mitigation and continuity strategies for businesses. “Load shedding relentlessly challenges South African businesses, disrupting operations, causing downtime, data loss, and hindering productivity,” says Graeme Millar, managing director of SevenC Computing. “With strategic planning and meticulous optimization of IT infrastructure,
Read moreVodacom and Network International ink Payment Partnership
Network International (NI) partners with Vodacom Financial and Digital Lifestyle Services in digital payments technology. This partnership enables NI to deliver a fully managed service offering, leveraging its omnichannel digital payment capabilities. Cardholders can make payments anywhere using various methods, ensuring seamless and secure transactions through end-to-end tokenization. This deal
Read moreReddit hackers demand $4.5 million ransom and API pricing changes
Illustration: Alex Castro / The Verge A ransomware group is claiming responsibility for a hack on Reddit’s systems earlier this year — and demanding not just money but policy changes. BlackCat, a ransomware group, says it was behind the February phishing attack on Reddit, as previously reported by Bleeping Computer.
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