TuSimple tests removing human driver from self-driving truck in China
Autonomous trucking company TuSimple last week successfully completed a fully autonomous semi-truck run on public roads in China without a human present in the vehicle and without human intervention. The company claims to have completed China’s first so-called “driver-out” run. This is the second time TuSimple has pulled the driver
Read morePhilippines startup Shoppable Business smooths bumps in the business procurement process
Shoppable Business Chris Blanquera, Sam Blanquera and Carlo Silva Shoppable Business wants to make it easier for businesses in the Philippines to source and procure branded products and other inventory, with an emphasis on making sure products are authentic. The B2B e-commerce marketplace announced it has closed what it says
Read morePolestar 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,
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