Beeper acquired by Automattic, fintech’s decline and YC’s lack of LatAm founders
When it comes to news items that we love at TechCrunch, IPOs rank pretty darn high. Another great newsy bit that comes along less frequently than we’d like is a startup buying another startup. These deals are often very interesting as they either bring a gob of talent, or technology
Read MoreBoosting Financial Institutions data resilience with AI
Data centers play a vital role for banks and financial institutions by providing dependable and swift connectivity and processing power, thus mitigating the risks of errors or delays in real-time transactions. For these organizations, the reliability and efficiency of their private data centers are paramount. They frequently opt to own
Read More5 reasons to attend TC Early Stage 2024
TechCrunch Early Stage 2024 isn’t just another tech startup event — it’s the destination for early-stage startups to get hands-on, actionable insights to scale their business directly from expert leaders. Here are five amazing reasons why you need to mark your calendar for April 25 and secure your spot at
Read MoreCommvault welcomes industry veteran
Commvault, a premier provider of cyber resilience and data protection solutions for hybrid cloud organizations, is pleased to announce the appointment of Ashley Baird. Baird is the new Vice President & Managing Director of Market Expansion for Commvault. With a wealth of experience in cloud technologies and go-to-market strategies. Baird
Read MoreUS think tank Heritage Foundation hit by cyberattack
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Read MorePrecise answers to useless questions
I recently ran across a tweet from Allen Downey saying So much of 20th century statistics was just a waste of time, computing precise answers to useless questions. He’s right. I taught mathematical statistics at GSBS [1, 2] several times, and each time I taught it I became more aware
Read MoreE- Tolls Dead, Tech lives on
E-Tolls Officially Abolished: South Africa E-tolls in Gauteng, South Africa are now officially gone. Last night at 12am all systems went down- https://www.itnewsafrica.com/2024/04/e-tolls-exit-tech-yields/ They go down in history as what the residents and motorists of Gauteng province at large call a ‘nightmare.’ This is because the motorists from this province
Read MoreNew Cyber Threats Emerge: Most Wanted Malware in Africa
Check Point® Software Technologies Ltd. has released the Global Threat Index for March 2024. Recent investigations have unveiled cybercriminals’ use files to distribute the Remote Access Trojan (RAT) Remcos, circumventing conventional security protocols. 8 African countries are among the top 20 countries most targeted by cyber criminals. These are Ethiopia
Read MoreCyber Security Today, April 12, 2024 – A warning to Sisense customers, a new tactic for spreading the Raspberry Robin worm, and more
A warning to Sisense customers, a new tactic for spreading the Raspberry Robin worm, and more. Welcome to Cyber Security Today. It’s Friday April 12th, 2024. I’m Howard Solomon. Organizations that use products from business analytics provider Sisense [SI-SENSE] are being told to reset user login credentials and digital keys.
Read MoreKey factors that drive Mobile Financial services’ growth
The current situation for telcos is a tricky one – they face a market where traditional revenues are declining, and the market is uncertain. As such, any market that can generate additional revenue streams for operators is vital. Therefore, the mobile financial services (MFS) market is one of central importance,
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