What does great financial advice look like?
There are tens of thousands of financial advisors in South Africa, yet there is considerable variability in the quality of advice they offer. Many may focus solely on investments and other financial products you may require, but the role of a good advisor is far more demanding. How do you
Read MoreEurope confirms in-depth probe for Adobe’s $20B Figma acquisition
The European Commission (EC) has confirmed that it’s opening an in-depth investigation into Adobe’s proposed $20 billion bid for digital design software rival Figma. The Commission said that the acquisition “may reduce competition in the global markets for the supply of interactive product design software and for digital asset creation
Read MoreHashtag Trending Aug.8- Zoom trains AI using certain customer data; Can AI replace architects?; U.S. scientists claim nuclear fusion achieves net energy gain for second time
Zoom allows AI to train using certain customer data. Can AI replace architects? U.S. government scientists claim nuclear fusion achieves a net energy gain for the second time. And Elon Musk has a secret move for his cage match with Mark Zuckerberg. I am the Walrus. These are the
Read MoreSAS Empowers Individuals with Free Data Literacy Course for AI-Driven Future
The explosion of generative AI has accelerated the need for data literacy in what was already a fast-paced, data-driven world. Data literacy is no longer a nice-to-have skill but a must-have in any field. To help more people develop these critical skills, SAS has launched its second, free Data Literacy
Read MoreParamount+ tops 61 million subscribers after Showtime merger
Paramount said that it added 700,000 subscribers to Paramount+ in Q2 2023 after the company launched a subscription tier with Showtime integration in June. This addition meant Paramount+ subscriber count now stands at around 61 million — up from the 60 million reported last quarter. The new integrated $11.99 per
Read MorePaving the Way For Women in Male-dominated Industries
On Sunday, August 6th, 2023, the Women’s Netball World Cup Finals, one of the world’s largest female sporting events, unfolded on African soil. Alongside the court, a group of female camerawomen captured the scene, a pioneering initiative driven by SuperSport, the event’s production partner, aimed at placing women at the
Read MoreCybersecurity in Focus: How SMBs Can Safely Navigate a Shifting Risk Landscape
There’s no doubt that digital technologies are powerful enablers for small and medium businesses (SMBs). Digital channels and tools have helped SMBs reduce costs, reach new markets, become more productive, embrace flexible ways of working, and transform their customer experience. However, their growing reliance on digital tech also creates a
Read MoreSoftBank posts loss, with a cumulative loss of $6.3B in its Vision Fund business
As SoftBank prepares to dive deeper into AI investments, the group posted an unexpected consecutive quarterly overall loss, as well as a continued loss in its existing investment business. For your piece, the Vision Funds actually posted a GAIN for the quarter of $0.8 billion, including shared assets such as
Read MoreNexus Circular’s CEO Jodie Morgan Receives ICIS Emerging Leader Award
ICIS is thrilled to announce Jodie Morgan, the CEO of Nexus Circular, as the recipient of the esteemed 2023 ICIS Emerging Leader Award. This prestigious award stands as a testament to a leader who has demonstrated exceptional prowess within their organization, propelling a culture of excellence. This individual showcases robust
Read MoreSeoul-based proptech Dongnae acquires co-living platform Dears
Proptech startup Dongnae said Tuesday it plans to acquire Stevens, a South Korean company that operates co-living business Dears. The two companies did not disclose the acquisition price, but Dongnae said it will purchase Stevens with a mix of cash and equity. The Seoul-based proptech outfit previously raised a total of
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