Linx emerges from stealth with $33M to lock down the new security perimeter: Identity
Identity management is one of the most common fulcrums around which security breaches have pivoted in the last several years, and one of the main reasons it’s the gift that keeps on giving to malicious hackers is that it’s a nightmare for organizations to track. A security startup founded in
Read MoreSA’s Health Delegation Arrives in Munich for AIDS Conference
The South African delegation, led by Deputy Minister of Health Dr. Joe Phaahla, arrives in Munich, Germany, ahead of the 25th International AIDS Conference scheduled for 22 – 26 July 2024. This year’s theme, “Put people first,” emphasizes the need to strengthen human rights, improve healthcare facilities, and safeguard civil
Read MoreSolar Energy at R1.00/kWh, Electricity to Increase to R4/kwh
Residents in major metros across South Africa are facing substantial double-digit increases in their electricity bills starting from 1 July. The average increase for key industrial and urban electricity tariffs stands at 13.29%. Eskom’s endless blues One Energy’s Teresa Kok. Every municipal cost-of-supply study and Eskom’s declining revenue base, exacerbated
Read More6 Best Time Tracker Apps for Freelancers
A time tracker app allows freelancers to properly monitor the time they spend on a client’s project. You can then share the reports and timesheets with your client. You can also use time tracker software to self-evaluate your computer usage. A time tracker allows you to see how long you
Read MoreNew Partnership to Bolster Cybersecurity Throughout Africa
TitanHQ is proud to announce an exciting new strategic alliance with ATS Network Management, marking a significant milestone in bolstering cybersecurity across Africa. Under this partnership, ATS Network Management will serve as a value-added distributor, offering TitanHQ’s advanced cybersecurity solutions to clients throughout 28 countries in Africa. This collaboration signifies
Read MorePesa unlocks new markets to keep remittances flowing to emerging economies
Founders of Pesa, a remittance fintech, know too well how costly, inaccessible and unreliable remittance services drive people to opt for risky informal channels — like WhatsApp groups — to transfer money. Their firsthand experience using informal channels and realizing how prevalent their use was among Africans living in the
Read MoreSports Event Wireless Network Lessons Aid Companies
Sports stadiums and arenas require reliable connectivity to support thousands of concurrent users during events. High-density, secure wireless networks are imperative. AI and machine learning have optimized networks to enhance the user experience further. Companies can benefit from the lessons learned from stadium deployments to support their hybrid workforce effectively.
Read MoreThe Asus ROG Ally X turns PC gaming into a portable console
A little more than a year after launching the ROG Ally, Asus is releasing a refined version of its portable device, the ROG Ally X. This Windows-based machine starts shipping on July 22 for $800. I’ve been playing with the portable console for a few days, and there’s already a
Read MoreCIA AI director Lakshmi Raman claims the agency is taking a ‘thoughtful approach’ to AI
As a part of TechCrunch’s ongoing Women in AI series, which seeks to give AI-focused women academics and others their well-deserved — and overdue — time in the spotlight, TechCrunch interviewed Lakshmi Raman, the director of AI at the CIA. We talked about her path to director as well as the CIA’s
Read MoreWhat Kamala Harris has said about AI, tech regulation, and more
With President Joe Biden dropping out of the race, Vice President Kamala Harris may become the Democrats’ new nominee. In announcing his plans, Biden offered his “full support and endorsement for Kamala to be the nominee of our party this year,” while Harris said her “intention is to win and
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