Grab acquires Singapore’s third-largest taxi operator Trans-cab
Singapore’s ride-hailing and food delivery company Grab has signed an agreement for its car rental unit Grab Rentals to acquire Trans-cab, the city state’s third largest taxi operator. The deal, Grab’s first local competitor acquisition, is expected to close in the fourth quarter of 2023 and includes “Trans-cab’s taxi and car
Read MoreData breach exposes personal information of 4,000 Roblox developers
The original data breach may date as far back as December 2020. | The Verge Sensitive information identifying thousands of Roblox creators has been exposed following a data breach impacting attendees at a conference for Roblox developers, which allegedly remained undisclosed by the company for at least two years. As
Read MoreTop AI companies visit the White House to make ‘voluntary’ safety commitments
While substantive AI legislation may still be years away, the industry is moving at light speed and many — including the White House — are worried that it may get carried away. So the Biden administration has collected “voluntary commitments” from 7 of the biggest AI developers to pursue shared
Read MoreHashtag Trending Jul.21-Drop in ChatGPT’s performance; Apple threatens to pull iMessage and FaceTime in UK amid privacy dispute; An AI learning from South Park
This weekend I have the first of a series of in person interviews I’ve done with leaders in the Linux community. For those who have been following the conflict with Red Hat’s new policies, these interviews may provide some good background. Even if you haven’t followed this story, these are
Read MoreThe Best WordPress SEO Plugins for 2023
In this article, we will explore the best WordPress SEO plugins and discuss their features, benefits, and drawbacks. Continue reading The Best WordPress SEO Plugins for 2023 on SitePoint.
Read MoreStrengthening South Africa’s Financial System
South Africa’s recent greylisting by the global financial crime watchdog, the Financial Action Task Force (FATF), has thrust the country’s financial integrity into the spotlight. In response to the non-compliance with international standards surrounding the prevention of money laundering and terrorist financing, significant changes have been made to the Financial
Read MoreGPS Transformation: Navigation, Emergency Services & Economy
The global navigation system “Transit” took its first steps in 1958 and later became available for commercial civilian use under the name Navstar, thanks to President Ronald Reagan’s efforts in 1983. The initial satellite for Transit was launched in 1960, marking the beginning of a technological journey that now promises
Read MoreDisaster Recovery: Why You Need The Cloud?
In the ever-changing landscape of business operations, risk assessment, planning, and mitigation are crucial aspects of ensuring stability and success. However, there are times when unforeseen disasters strike, such as unplanned, prolonged load-shedding or a debilitating ransomware attack that brings your business to a halt. It is during these critical
Read MoreALX Tech Hub: Powering SA’s Tech Education
ALX, a pioneer in technology training and skills development, calls for the removal of barriers preventing South African youth from harnessing digital transformation opportunities. Divesh Sooka, General Manager at ALX South Africa, emphasizes the need for collaboration, “Government, civil society and the private sector must rally to address infrastructural challenges
Read MoreUnleashing the Potential of Technology-Enabled Businesses in SA
The landscape of technology-enabled businesses is teeming with exciting growth prospects for savvy investors. In 2021 alone, technology companies and startups in South Africa raised an impressive $168.6 million in funding. Continued Growth in 2022: A Remarkable Surge in African Startups While local companies faced challenges last year, with a
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