Africa stories - Page 8
Qakbot cyber hacking operation revealed by Check Point and FBI
Thu, 31st Aug 2023
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ransomware
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it in manufacturing
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healthtech
FBI dismantles Qakbot cyber hacking operation, impacting 700k computers worldwide. The malware is highly adaptive and financially-driven.
Mastercam appoints Nicolas Le Moigne as VP of Sales
Thu, 31st Aug 2023
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leadership
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job moves
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industrial
Nicolas Le Moigne ascends to Vice President of Sales at Mastercam, aiming to bolster the company's global market position in CAM software.
Vietnam's largest telco group chooses Juniper for network refresh
Thu, 24th Aug 2023
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uc
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juniper networks
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telco
The upgrades are designed to help Viettel better scale its consumer mobile and fixed broadband services, especially as networking demands increase.
Xero opens Beautiful Business Fund to small businesses
Thu, 24th Aug 2023
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fintech
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financial systems
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xero
Xero announced submissions are now open and there are four categories Kiwi small businesses can put themselves forward for.
DXC, Jollibee ink deal to boost digital growth
Fri, 18th Aug 2023
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digital transformation
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restaurants
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dxc
5-year deal inked between DXC Technology and Jollibee Foods to boost digital transformation across 3,200+ stores.
India's data centre industry takes on the challenge
Thu, 17th Aug 2023
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datacentre infrastructure
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hyperscale
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dc
India's booming digital infrastructure and renewable energy adoption are making it an attractive market for data centres.
Trend Micro, Interpol take down phishing operation
Thu, 17th Aug 2023
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phishing
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email security
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cybersecurity
Trend Micro collaborates with law enforcement to dismantle phishing-as-a-service operation, leading to multiple arrests.
GapMap: Australia's fast-food sector shows strong growth
Wed, 16th Aug 2023
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it industry
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report
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growth
GapMaps' recent report reveals Australia's fast-food sector remains buoyant, adding 174 new stores in the last financial year.
Livestock facial recognition tech Stoktake getting popular
Wed, 16th Aug 2023
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paas
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surveillance
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digital transformation
Stoktake takes a photo of the animal's face on a smartphone or tablet and uploads it to Stoktake’s proprietary AI and machine learning cloud platform.
KnowBe4 makes donation to protect endangered species
Mon, 14th Aug 2023
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phishing
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email security
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cleantech
KnowBe4, the security awareness training and simulated phishing platform will celebrate its 13th anniversary by donating to protect endangered species.
Worldwide smartphone shipments continue to decline
Mon, 31st Jul 2023
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smartphones
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research
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shipments
Worldwide smartphone shipments declined 7.8% year over year to 265.3 million units in the second quarter of 2023.
Tata Steel UK and iov42 to tackle steel industry's efficiency challenges
Thu, 27th Jul 2023
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blockchain
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tata steel
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iov42
Tata Steel UK and iov42 have been selected for the Demonstrating the Potential of Blockchain challenge, funded by the Welsh Government.
Thales takes cybersecurity to next level with Imperva acquisition
Thu, 27th Jul 2023
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breach prevention
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cybersecurity
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healthtech
Thales to acquire cybersecurity firm Imperva for $3.6bn, aiming to boost its cybersecurity capabilities and create a global integrated player.
Yellow.ai appoints KT Prasad as Chief Revenue Officer
Thu, 27th Jul 2023
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cx
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martech
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job moves
Yellow.ai appoints KT Prasad, former Zendesk leader, as Chief Revenue Officer - International Region, strengthening global market position.
Ascensos uses Calabrio ONE to save 375 hours a week
Mon, 24th Jul 2023
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uc
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productivity
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contact centre
Ascensos is using Calabrio ONE to schedule 2,500 agents at seven contact centre locations in the United Kingdom, Romania, Turkey, and South Africa.
New research shows luxury retailers investment expectations
Mon, 24th Jul 2023
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investment
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communications specialist ltd
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retailers
New global research reveals that luxury retailers expect technology investments will boost operational efficiency across the sector.
VivaTech23: Breaking records and inspiring innovation in tech
Mon, 24th Jul 2023
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ai
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cleantech
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entrepreneur
The recently concluded VivaTech 2023 stands out as a remarkable testament to the transformative power of this annual gathering.
Digitalisation, Industry 4.0 drives demand for DRO systems
Fri, 21st Jul 2023
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digitisation
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industry 4.0
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analyst report
The demand for DRO systems is set to rise as manufacturing embraces digitalisation and Industry 4.0 principles.
Powerlink selects Ribbon Communication to modernize services
Wed, 19th Jul 2023
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saas
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electrical
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ribbon communications
To achieve this modernization, Powerlink is utilizing Ribbon's NPT family of routers to build a robust and protected internal communications network.
Demand for advanced surgical monitors continues to rise - FMI
Thu, 13th Jul 2023
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digital signage
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displays & projectors
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healthtech
Surgical monitors market set to top $842.57m by 2032, driven by increasing geriatric population and prevalence of chronic disorders, according to FMI.