Author: Akin Naphtal

As companies look to pivot their business models to become more resilient ahead of a global recession, digitisation is high on boardroom agendas in 2023. Six-in-ten executives of large companies therefore expect to increase spending on digital transformation in spite of economic headwinds. Despite the deepening downturn, multiple reports point to the confidence of large companies around the world in their ability to succeed. Much of this confidence seems to hinge on firms maintaining their current spending levels on technology and innovation – fronts which leaders believe will open up new opportunities for their companies to win revenue growth. READ…

dSPACE Group has appointed Carsten Hoff as the new CEO of the company, effective from 17 April 2023. He succeeds Martin Goetzeler, who is resigning from his post at his own request. Hoff comes from a research and development-centred environment with a degree in electrical engineering and a doctorate in computer science. He has international management experience and is said to be familiar with dSpace and the company’s products. Currently, Hoff is the managing director of CLAAS E-Systems. Before that, he worked in various management positions at the automotive supplier Hella. He will use his experience from his previous activities…

Highland Europe, a growth-stage technology fund that invests in European internet, mobile, and software companies. has launched a €1bn (£879m) fund to invest in grow-stage software and consumer internet businesses across Europe.It is Highland Europe’s fifth fund, bringing its total capital raised to €2.75bn (£2.42bn). Fergal Mullen, partner, Highland Europe, said: “We want to thank all of those European founders who chose to partner with us over the past ten years. It is their ambition, talent and drive that inspires us as we build category-defining businesses together.” Highland Europe, which has an additional office in Geneva, has in the past…

Google has introduced video conferencing device interoperability for Meet with Zoom. This means users will be able to join Zoom meetings from Google Meet hardware devices and Google Meet meetings from Zoom Rooms. Recall, the company made this announcement last year October of the new built-in interoperability features. The advanced features include as listed; polls, wired present, and dual-screen support may not be available when using Meet hardware to join Zoom Meetings and vice versa, the company disclosed. It also said the zoom interop will support core video conferencing features. READ ALSO: Web3 Talent Platform, Aya, Joins Techstars Accelerator Program…

Apple has announced the recent launch of its new MacBook Pro and Mac Mini options that feature the latest M2 Pro and Max chips. The company said the new MacBook Pro is up to six times faster than the leading Intel-based model, with up to 96GB of memory on the Max chip models to handle demanding tasks. Apple also said these MacBooks have the longest battery life out of any Mac product to date, lasting for up to 22 hours on full charge. The new MacBook Pro comes in 16-inch and 14-inch options, with the M2 Pro model coming with…

Founded by a team of passionate entrepreneurs, Aya is a platform that connects top Web3 African talents with job opportunities at global companies. In just two years, Aya is becoming the place to go for employers who want to hire the best and brightest people in Africa and talented Africans who want to move up in their careers. As part of the Techstars program, Aya will get help from some of the most successful entrepreneurs and investors in the Web3 space and the tech industry. The company will also have the opportunity to pitch to top venture capitalists and angel…

The 2Africa subsea cable has landed at the Vodacom network facility in Gqeberha, South Africa. Vodacom said this is the first submarine cable landing in the Eastern Cape region, and promises greater internet capacity, acceleration of connectivity across the province and support for South Africa’s growing digital economy. The 2Africa Consortium includes eight international partners, China Mobile International, Meta (Facebook), MTN GlobalConnect, Orange, center3 (stc), Telecom Egypt, Vodafone/Vodacom and WIOCC, who have partnered to build 2Africa. Launched in May 2022, the subsea cable project aims to significantly increase the capacity, quality, and availability of internet connectivity between Africa and the…

Cashlinq, a Zimbabwean fintech startup has developed a software-as-a-service platform that can be used to power digital banks, MNO wallets, microfinance systems, or the low KYC accounts and wallets of traditional banks. Formed in 2022 by four co-founders to rival the expensive foreign-based solutions to meet the needs of the unique and volatile African markets, Cashlinq offers digital banking solutions designed for African financial institutions. READ ALSO: NextG Announce the Appointment of Ramachandran as new CTO Haviv Ilan Assumes Duties as CEO of Texas Instruments Alibaba Cloud launches Its First International Product Innovation Center and Partner Management Center Its offerings…

Leading 360-degree retail sales and execution company NextG Apex rolls out a new tech roadmap to become an execution expert in the offline business trade. According to the company, his appointment came at a time of growth for the company as he will be responsible to fill the current technological gaps in the business and use data analytics to offer intelligent decision-making to its brand partners. The company will upgrade and modernize traditional distributors and retailers by making use of technology. READ ALSO: Haviv Ilan Assumes Duties as CEO of Texas Instruments Alibaba Cloud launches Its First International Product Innovation…

Colombian SME financing fintech KLYM, formerly known as Omni Latam, announced a $27 million investment round led by JPMorgan and the International Finance Corporation (IFC). The IFC is a World Bank entity that focuses on the private sector in developing countries. The startup already had an alliance with JPMorgan related to customer financing. With this round, the Colombian company has raised more than $200 million in financing, although approximately half of that amount corresponds to equity. READ ALSO:Alibaba Cloud launches Its First International Product Innovation Center and Partner Management Center Sage Revenue Grows to £517m Haviv Ilan Assumes Duties as…