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Google for Startups Accelerator Africa Welcomes 8th Cohort

Google recently announced the 8th cohort of its Google for Startups Accelerator Africa program. This year’s cohort features ten innovative startups from Kenya, Nigeria,…

Amazon’s Q2 profits double as AWS growth surges

Amazon‘s cloud computing division, AWS, has roared back to life, propelling the e-commerce giant to record profits in the second quarter of 2024. The…

E-Commerce in South Africa: Evolving Trends and Consumer Preferences

The e-commerce landscape in South Africa is rapidly evolving, with over 56% of consumers making multiple purchases each month, according to a recent survey…

Proving Security for the Digital Age

“Think of the Pythagorean theorem,” says Dr. Neha Rungta, Director of Applied Sciences at Amazon Web Services (AWS). “There was a recent 3600-year-old clay tablet…

AI Healthcare Innovators from Africa Join Google’s Prestigious Accelerator

Google for Startups has unveiled its latest cohort for the prestigious Growth Academy: AI for Health program. Among the 24 startups selected from across…

NTT DATA Scores Massive Deal to Streamline Salesforce’s App Environment

Salesforce, the leading AI-powered CRM platform, has tapped NTT DATA to standardise and streamline its vast application ecosystem. This strategic partnership aims to free…

Google Doubles Down on Generative AI Across Search, Android, and Workspace

At its annual I/O developer conference this week, Google unveiled a sweeping set of AI-powered features aimed at transforming how users search, interact with…

IBM Broadens Global Software Reach on AWS Marketplace

IBM has dramatically expanded the availability of its software portfolio on AWS Marketplace to 92 countries, the company announced on 6th May. This expansion…

Cisco ramps up AI-era security with Hypershield

As the artificial intelligence revolution accelerates, the scale and complexity of data centres are straining conventional cybersecurity approaches. In response, Cisco Systems, the networking…

Deloitte and AWS Join Forces to Drive Cloud Adoption Globally

In a strategic move to accelerate cloud computing adoption across growth markets, Deloitte and Amazon Web Services (AWS) have entered into a multi-year Strategic…

AI unlocks $15.7 Trillion opportunity, but hurdles await Africa

The transformative potential of artificial intelligence (AI) is hard to overstate, with a projected $15.7 trillion contribution to the global economy by 2030, according…

Google leverages AI to combat threats in digital advertising

As the world increasingly relies on digital platforms for information and commerce, Google is doubling down on efforts to maintain a safe and trustworthy…

Cisco doubles down on hybrid work with new AI-powered collaboration devices

Cisco is making a big bet that hybrid work is here to stay by unveiling new purpose-built devices aimed at modernising collaboration experiences in…

Cybercriminals exploit human error as biggest security flaw

As the digital world expands and more countries prepare for elections this year, cybercriminals are escalating their attacks on businesses, capitalising on employees’ mistakes…

Cisco Buys Splunk for $28 Billion, Betting Big on Data and Security

Cisco completed its $28 billion acquisition of the data analytics company Splunk on Monday, making a major push into the rapidly growing markets for…

With AI technology tailor-made in Africa, the sky’s the limit

With so many hyperbolic claims and counter-claims being made about Artificial Intelligence (AI), it’s hard to know what to think. Should we be hopeful…

What to expect in the next era of AI in banking

The rapid evolution of artificial intelligence (AI) has the potential to radically reshape how banks operate from front to back. This wave of artificial…

HONOR blazes trail in foldable and AI tech at MWC 2024

Chinese smartphone maker HONOR is disrupting the mobile industry with its innovative foldable devices and cutting-edge AI capabilities, solidifying its status as a tech…

Xero unveils AI assistant to revolutionise small business accounting

Xero previewed its new AI-powered smart assistant, Just Ask Xero (JAX), at its inaugural Investor Day. JAX aims to transform accounting and advisory services…

IBM courts SME market with new LinuxONE 4 Express

IBM unveiled a new pre-configured model of its LinuxONE enterprise computing system tailoured for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) – the LinuxONE 4 Express….

Dell Technologies unveils 2024 partner program

Dell Technologies has announced updates to its 2024 partner program, aiming to strengthen collaboration with partners and focus on key growth areas like AI,…

Hospitality trends for 2024

Emerging technologies and a focus on wellness will reshape hospitality in 2024. Artificial intelligence (AI) and renewable energy will enable more efficient operations and…

Endeavor Catalyst’s 300th Investment Marks a Decade of Global Impact in Entrepreneurship

Endeavor Catalyst at 300: A Decade of Global Impact in Entrepreneurship Celebrating a remarkable milestone of 300 investments after 11 years and allocating $500…

Broadband Africa Forum 2024

How AI is Rewriting Urban Planning in Developing Regions

Transforming Healthcare in Africa with Technology

Microsoft launches new Surface devices in new AI era

Honor Magic V3 launches, four things to know

Honor Magic V3, a Guinness world record attempt

German luxury cars require a rethink for China

Trump wins – Tesla goes beyond $1 Trillion

Vivo update – a big safety gain

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