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Google’s Unveils New AI-Powered Note-Taking Tool

Google recently announced the release of NotebookLM Plus, an upgraded version of its AI-powered study helper, NotebookLM. This new premium service is intended to empower users with advanced functionality and increased flexibility, making it an excellent choice for power users,...

Crypto Industry Giants Collaborate to Expand USDC & Digital Asset Ecosystem

Circle Internet Group Inc. and Binance have announced a new strategic partnership at Abu Dhabi Finance Week that will increase USDC adoption and support the development of the global digital assets and financial services ecosystem. With the growth and global...

Popular Calling App Spins Off Payment Platform as NjiaPay

Talk360, a prominent calling app for Africans abroad, has announced the spin-off of its payment platform into a separate entity called "NjiaPay," which will be led by a seasoned team of fintech executives. Talk360 successfully raised $7 million in 2022,...

AI & Cybersecurity: KnowBe4 Predictions for 2025 Emerging Trends

KnowBe4's 2025 cybersecurity predictions highlight the rapid evolution of cyber threats in 2024, largely due to the increasing popularity and number of AI tools worldwide. These tools help cybercriminals refine and make attack tactics more sophisticated and difficult to detect,...

NETSCOUT Reports on DDoS Vulnerabilities in Africa’s Financial Sector

Financial services organisations in Africa are continuing to fall victim to Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) attacks, according to NETSCOUT’s 1H2024 DDoS Threat Intelligence Report (TIR). The report highlights Kenya, Nigeria, and South Africa in particular as being hotspots...

Travelling? Here Are 5 Cybersecurity Tips for South Africans to Stay Safe Online

As South Africans prepare for their year-end holiday travel, cybersecurity experts warn that excitement over holiday planning shouldn't overshadow digital safety. According to Doros Hadjizenonos, Regional Director at cybersecurity specialists Fortinet, travellers need to be particularly vigilant about their cyber...

How Fintech is Changing: Insights from Clinton Leask of Pay@

With today’s modern consumer demands, brands know that every touchpoint in the consumer journey is critically important. This is even more evident for the payment lifecycle and journey for consumers. To say we are spoilt for choice as 21st-century shoppers...

Tech Giants Unveil Innovative Solution to Shape the Future of Connectivity

In response to the growing demand for customizable and cheap connectivity, Cisco and NTT DATA have collaborated to enhance wireless connectivity for global enterprises and provide a single solution backed by both companies' excellent support services. Landlines have long been...

How to Manage Your Budget This Holiday Season: 10 Expert Tips

As the festive season approaches and South Africa experiences a boost in economic optimism following recent interest rate cuts and lowered consumer inflation, major retail outlets are gearing up to entice shoppers. However, it's crucial to remain vigilant about...

NETSCOUT Warns of Increased Cyber Threats to African Telcos in 2024

While it’s true that every company is a potential target for distributed denial of service (DDoS) attacks, cybercriminals will often exploit security challenges and develop customised attack patterns that target the unique characteristics of specific vertical sectors. For the first...
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CMC Networks Appoints New Chief Revenue Officer (CRO)

CMC Networks has appointed Paolo Gambini as its new Chief Revenue Officer (CRO). Gambini joins CMC Networks after serving...
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