I’m sitting in a house in the northern suburbs of Johannesburg having just heard President Cyril Ramaphosa’s State of the Nation address to the South African Parliament and obviously, the rest of the country on TV. The main agenda was solutions to the electricity crisis in South Africa. And I can’t quite believe what I’ve […]
Search results for "us government "
The widespread provision of fiber optic connectivity, also known as fiber densification, is one of the essential concerns of our day. Beyond the apparent requirement for next-generation internet access, ultra-fast fiber connectivity is necessary for business, industry, and a nation’s economy. The Internet of Things, which requires the high-locational availability of ultra-fast fiber connections, will […]
ChatGPT, a fast-growing artificial intelligence program, has drawn praise for its ability to write answers quickly to a wide range of queries, and attracted U.S. lawmakers’ attention with questions about its impact on national security and education. ChatGPT was estimated to have reached 100 million monthly active users just two months after launch, making it […]
China’s current plan for self-reliance has sparked a sense of competition in the global community. As the world’s second-largest economy and a leader in technological advancement, China’s quest for independence and sovereignty has the potential to shape the future of the global economy and technology. But to truly fulfill its vision of self-reliance, China must […]
Saudi Arabia is Nokia’s biggest market in the Middle East and Africa, and it plays a significant role in society in the nations where it does business. Accordingly, Nokia sees Saudi Arabia as a crucial market. The company is dedicated to offering the most cutting-edge technologies. Including 5G. To help the country develop a robust […]
All innovations have been weaponized at some point in history and subsequently transformed warfare and politics. In the early 17th century, for example, French and Spanish sportspeople would attach knives to their muskets, favoring those made in Bayonne, France, when hunting dangerous games. In 1671, however, the French implemented the “bayonet” for military purposes, making […]
Saudi Arabia has attracted more than $9 billion in investments in future technologies, including by U.S. giants Microsoft and Oracle Corp, which are building cloud regions in the kingdom, a government minister said on Monday. Saudi Minister of Communication and Information Technology Abdullah Alswaha said Microsoft will invest $2.1 billion in a global super-scaler cloud, […]
Oracle Corp plans to invest $1.5 billion in Saudi Arabia in the coming years as it builds up its cloud footprint in the kingdom and opens its third public cloud region in Riyadh, a company official said. Saudi officials have pressed international companies to invest in the kingdom and move their regional headquarters to Riyadh […]
In a world where technology plays a crucial role in shaping international relationships, telecoms have emerged as a powerful tool for governments to impose sanctions and restrict access to communication services. In today’s connected world, telecoms provide a direct link between individuals, organizations, and countries. Therefore, its makes it easier for governments to enforce their […]
Over 2022, the tech sector saw highly high volatility. Taking the brunt of changes in Fed tightening predictions and the outlook for the USD. The Nasdaq and the XLK (SPDR Tech fund), two major tech indexes, are down on the year by 27% and 23%, respectively. As we transition into the first quarter of 2023, […]