Level up at the TechCrunch Disrupt 2023 roundtables
You won’t have to search very hard or go very far to engage in compelling conversations next month at TechCrunch Disrupt 2023. In fact, you’ll find more than two dozen in the agenda — just look for the roundtable discussions. One of the most popular attractions at Disrupt, roundtables are
Read Moree-Government Services Now Available for Public Use
As the world progresses into the 4th Industrial revolution where digitization is paramount – adopting a paperless environment (digitizing services) is crucial for organizations. As a result, the Gauteng Department of e-Government, Research, and Development, as a main driver of digital transformation within Gauteng, is focusing its efforts on digitizing
Read MoreBridging the Gap Between Applications and Data
In today’s dynamic business landscape, where data reigns supreme and agility is a game-changer, the convergence of applications and data has emerged as a fundamental force propelling organizations toward success. The quest to unlock the true potential of data-driven insights and streamline operations has given rise to a paradigm shift:
Read MoreCyber Security Today, August 21, 2023 – The latest ransomware news, and security patches issued by Cisco, Juniper and Jenkins
The latest ransomware news, and security patches issued by Cisco, Juniper and Jenkins. Welcome to Cyber Security Today. It’s Monday, August 21st, 2023. I’m Howard Solomon, contributing reporter on cybersecurity for ITWorldCanada.com and TechNewsday.com in the U.S. The Black Basta ransomware gang is getting nasty. It has started posting
Read MoreHow Data Governance Leaders Can Identify Quick Wins
I am writing today’s blog post from Tucson, where I wrote the epilogue to Digital Trailblazer. “I’m taking a different type of walk today, a hike actually, on one of the trails winding through Saguaro National Park in Tucson, Arizona,” is how I opened the chapter where I reflect on
Read MoreAn X glitch is breaking native images, links posted before December 2014
A glitch on X, formerly Twitter, seems to have broken links and images posted using the social network’s native service before December 2014. Over the weekend, a few people speculated that images — including the famous Oscar selfie — were deleted from the service. However, other users pointed out that
Read MoreHow Digital Transformation can Improve Education in South Africa
Accenture’s collaboration with one of the Higher Education Institutions is an inspiring success story. Their personalised digital learning platform harnesses data analytics and machine learning to create a dynamic learning environment. Students experience increased engagement, leading to improved retention rates and academic achievements. Similarly, another Higher Education Institution partnered with
Read MoreTesla says data breach impacting 75,000 employees was an insider job
Tesla has said that insider wrongdoing was to blame for a data breach affecting more than 75,000 company employees. Tesla, the electric car maker owned by Elon Musk, said in a data breach notice filed with Maine’s attorney general that an investigation had found that two former employees leaked over
Read MoreB2B inventory marketplace Ghost reappears with $30M Series B to expand outside US
Ghost, providing a B2B marketplace for surplus inventory, is back with fresh funds in the way of a $30 million Series B round. It’s been one year since Josh Kaplan and Dee Murthy launched Ghost’s members-only marketplace, with $20 million in Series A capital, to help brands and retailers discreetly
Read MoreWomen in Business: Q&A with Jessica Hawkey
In this exclusive Q&A, we delve into the insights and experiences of Jessica Hawkey, the Managing Director of redAcademy—an organization committed to establishing a sustainable reservoir of adept software developers for corporate IT talent strategies. With unwavering dedication, Jessica aims to bridge experience gaps through inventive learning approaches and immersive
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