Author: Akin Naphtal

RWS, a global leader in technology-enabled language, content, and intellectual property solutions, has partnered with GPSL to launch Contenta Cloud S1000D, a groundbreaking cloud-based platform designed to streamline large-scale S1000D deployments in the aerospace and defense sectors. This solution simplifies the creation, management, and publication of technical documents. President of Contenta at RWS, Tim Russell-Jones stated, “Our goal is to empower enterprise clients with an innovative, secure, and scalable cloud-based solution that meets current and future operational needs.” The Contenta Cloud S1000D platform allows aerospace and defense organizations to efficiently provide critical information to engineers and technicians, reducing mean time…

British payments technology firm, Pockit, is negotiating with the consumer banking arm of the UK challenger bank, Monese, to acquire it for a nominal sum, and inject capital into its direct-to-consumer operations to enhance regulatory capital and fund the integration with Pockit. Although talks are progressing, they remain uncertain, with the potential for the agreement to collapse, said one anonymous source who spoke to Reuters. Neither Monese nor Pockit has publicly commented on the ongoing negotiations. London-based Monese, which was valued at over £1 billion ($1.31 billion) in early 2020 and backed by HSBC, split its operations in May 2023.…

Apple has introduced its AI-powered iPhone 16, marking the long-anticipated arrival of the device just as Chinese rival Huawei’s innovative tri-fold phone began attracting millions of pre-orders. This new launch is part of the tech giant’s strategy to infuse artificial intelligence (AI) into its flagship products amid intensifying global competition in the smartphone market. Apple’s Leap Into AI-Powered Smartphones At the product launch event at Cupertino, California, Apple CEO, Tim Cook, emphasised the significance of the iPhone 16, describing it as “designed for Apple Intelligence from the ground up” and marking the dawn of an exciting new era for the…

Echelon Data Centres, an Irish-owned company, is advancing to the construction phase of its DUB20 data centre in Wicklow, following a significant approval to connect the project to the national grid. This approval, granted by EirGrid, marks a major milestone in developing the ‘sustainable’ data center, which aims to play a key role in Ireland’s growing tech infrastructure. Echelon had faced delays earlier this year during negotiations with EirGrid over the grid connection, causing frustration within the company. However, with the green light now secured, Echelon plans to move ahead with construction, creating 1,100 jobs during the build and 200…

The world’s first legally binding international treaty on artificial intelligence (AI) has been opened for signing by countries that played a crucial role in its negotiation, including members of the European Union (EU), the United States, and the United Kingdom. According to the Council of Europe, the treaty was opened on Thursday, 5th September. This AI Convention, years in the making, was officially adopted in May after discussions involving 57 countries. The agreement aims to mitigate the risks posed by AI while fostering responsible innovation. UK Justice Minister, Shabana Mahmood, emphasised the significance of the treaty, noting that it marks…

Britain’s Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has accused Google of abusing its dominant position in the digital advertising market, potentially harming thousands of UK publishers and advertisers. The CMA claims that Google has been using anti-competitive practices, particularly by prioritising its own ad exchange, AdX, in open display advertising technology, which has restricted competition. The CMA’s interim executive director of enforcement, Juliette Enser, highlighted the importance of online advertising in keeping digital content accessible to the public, noting that Google’s alleged practices could be undermining this system. The regulator’s provisional findings suggest that since 2015, Google has been leveraging its…

The 2024 Ghana Internet Governance Forum (IGF) has been launched at the Kofi Annan ICT Conference Hall, focusing on advancing sustainable digital development among Ghanaian youth. The event, held from 4th to 5th September, 2024, featured the Youth IGF and Main IGF, with a follow-up Ghana Internet Governance School scheduled for 26th September, 2024. The theme, “Navigating the Digital World: Empowering Youth through Meaningful Connectivity for Responsible AI Use and Online Safety,” highlights the forum’s dedication to responsible digital engagement. Hosted by the Ghana IGF in collaboration with several partners including the Ghana Domain Name Registry, Internet Society Ghana Chapter,…

Network International, a leading provider of digital commerce solutions in the Middle East and Africa has extended its strategic partnership with Orabank Group, the largest banking group in Francophone Africa, aiming to revolutionize prepaid and agent banking services in the region. The extended collaboration marks a key milestone in Orabank’s digital transformation efforts, enhancing the banking experience for its customers. Leveraging Network International’s expertise, the partnership seeks to boost Orabank’s competitiveness in the Francophone markets by introducing cutting-edge payment technologies and solutions designed to improve consumer trust and convenience. Ferdinand Ngon Kemoum, Group CEO of Orabank Group, expressed enthusiasm about…

E-PAL, a global leader in gaming and social companion platforms, has launched Balance, its new AI-powered blockchain experience platform. This innovation follows two successful funding rounds led by Andreessen Horowitz (a16z) and Galaxy Interactive, raising $30 million. Notable investors such as Animoca Brands, K5, CLF Partners, and YouTube co-founder Steve Chen also participated in the rounds, boosting E-PAL’s mission to build a robust Web3 ecosystem. The new funding will be used to develop the Balance platform’s infrastructure, which is designed to revolutionize the social industry by integrating advanced AI and blockchain technologies. Balance is poised to serve E-PAL’s 4.2 million-strong…

Broadcom reported a 47% year-on-year revenue growth for its third quarter, bolstered by its acquisition of VMware. The company’s revenue reached $13.07 billion, with $7.25 billion coming from its Semiconductor Solutions division and $5.8 billion from its Infrastructure Software sector, including $3.8 billion from VMware. VMware’s contribution reflects Broadcom’s ongoing turnaround efforts, with CEO Hock Tan noting an acceleration in VMware bookings and a reduction in costs from $1.6 billion in Q2 to $1.3 billion this quarter. Tan also highlighted strong sales growth for VMware Cloud Foundation, which validates the changes in VMware’s licensing and business model. Despite the positive…