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e&, a leading technology and investment group, has been recognized as the ‘Middle East Operator of the Year’ and the ‘Best Regional SMS Service Provider’ at the prestigious 7th Carrier Community Global Awards ceremony held in Berlin. This remarkable achievement underscores e&’s unwavering commitment to driving transformation and delivering exceptional performance in the industry. The accolades highlight e&’s dedication to innovation and excellence in the techco sector, showcasing its ability to adapt to evolving market demands while delivering outstanding results for clients and partners. READ ALSO: ESET Internet Security Receives Advanced+ Awards in AV-Comparatives Tests Nabil Baccouche, Group Chief Carrier…

Writer: Jastra Kranjec The renewed institutional interest in cryptocurrency sent Bitcoin surging to a new 12-month high, with its price jumping above $31,300 in June. Although BTC lost some of its gains in the last week of the month, it still finished the first half of 2023 with an impressive 85% growth, putting it on track for its best annual performance since 2020. The world’s largest and most expensive cryptocurrency also hit an impressive trading volume in the six months of the year. According to data presented by BitcoinCasinos.com, Bitcoin’s trading volume hit over $4.2trn in the first half of the…

Online travel booking platform Booking.com has launched an AI-powered trip planner using OpenAI’s ChatGPT API, which utilizes large language model (LLM) technology. Initially, the tool will be available in beta version exclusively in the United States. The integration of the AI trip planner aims to provide users with a more interactive and conversational experience when they begin planning their trips. By combining ChatGPT with Booking.com’s machine-learning models, the trip planner offers a wide array of destination and accommodation options. READ ALSO: PARATUS TO CONSTRUCT ANGOLA’S FIRST TIER-IV DATA CENTER IN LUANDA During the initial phase, the trip planner will be…

IBM, a leading technology company, has announced its plans to acquire Apptio, a cloud software company, from private equity firm Vista Equity Partners for $4.6 billion. The acquisition is part of IBM’s strategy to enhance its machine learning and hybrid cloud offerings, as stated in a press release. The acquisition of Apptio will enable IBM to advance its application management, optimization and observability offerings. The deal is expected to be finalized in the second half of 2023, pending regulatory approvals. READ ALSO: GOOGLE TO SCRAP LOCAL NEWS LINKS IN CANADA OVER ONLINE NEWS ACT IBM’s CEO and chairman, Arvind Krishna,…

Meta, formerly known as Facebook, has announced a new mixed reality (MR) program in India. The program includes a grant of $250,000 for Indian startups and developers to create apps and experiences in the field of mixed reality. Five winners will be selected to receive the grant and participate in the program. Mixed reality combines physical reality and digital content, allowing for interaction between real-world and virtual objects. Meta aims to foster innovation and develop an ecosystem of extended reality (XR) technologies in India through this fund. READ ALSO: MCAFEE LAUNCHES POWERFUL NEW ONLINE PROTECTION SOLUTION FOR SMALL BUSINESSES The…

Electric car maker Tesla says it delivered a record number of vehicles in the three months to the end of June, after cutting prices to boost sales. It has lowered prices in markets including the US, UK and China to compete with rival manufacturers. This weekend, major Chinese car makers also reported a surge in sales in June. Earlier this year, Tesla boss Elon Musk said he believed pursuing higher sales, with lower profits, was the “right choice” for the company. On Sunday, Tesla said it delivered 466,140 vehicles in the second quarter, which was more than 80% higher than…

Google says it will block Canadian news in the country in response to a new law that aims to make tech giants pay Canadian media for news. Canada’s parliament passed the Online News Act last week, requiring platforms like Google and Meta’s Facebook to negotiate deals with news providers. Google’s move comes after Meta announced it would also restrict news content for its Canadian users. The bill is set to take effect in six months. A similar law in Australia was tweaked. That legislation passed two years ago, but Australian lawmakers made changes after Meta briefly blocked users in the…

Twitter Chief Executive, Elon Musk has announced a temporary limit on tweets users can read per day. Elon Musk said the move is to address extreme levels of data scraping & system manipulation. Following Elon Musk’s tweet, users have reacted to the new development with some disappointment, while others consider moving to other social media platforms. Twitter Chief Executive, Elon Musk has announced a temporary limit on tweets users can read per day. He made this announcement via his verified Twitter as he said the move is to address Twitterforextreme levels of data scraping & system manipulation. READ ALSO: GIZ Ghana…

Samsung, Nigeria’s consumer electronics brand in partnership with Airtel Nigeria has announced the launch of Galaxy A14 5G. This latest addition to the popular Galaxy A series is aimed at offering a complete package of the latest Galaxy innovations at an affordable price, making awesome technology accessible to everyone, especially to Airtel Nigeria customers. The device was unveiled on Monday, June 19 2023 during the latter’s 5G service launch in Lagos. Speaking on the launch, Charles Lee, the Managing Director, Samsung Nigeria, said that Samsung has been driving 5G adoption globally with its widest portfolio of 5G devices and it…

Paratus Group celebrates 20 years in Africa by announcing that it will construct Angola’s first Tier-IV by design Data Center (DC) in Luanda.  This complements the existing two Tier-III by design DCs that the pan-African telco already owns and operates in Angola. This is the fifth world-class certified and carrier-neutral DC operated by the Paratus Group in southern Africa.  Paratus Group, the African born network operator, currently has four Tier-III by design, carrier-neutral, certified and purpose-built state-of-the-art Data Centers (DCs) in southern Africa. With the huge opportunities presented by the activation of the Equiano subsea cable and by the rapidly growing digital…