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Telcos Urgent Need for an Enterprise Firewall

Cyberattacks’ volume and sophistication level have continuously increased over the last few years. A more comprehensive portion of the economy is now potentially a target due to the digitalization of business. The Covid-19 pandemic caused more people to work from home, catalyzing the process. The attack surface is expanding as the number of connected devices […]

Logistical Challenges for Doing Business in South Africa

Following the Covid-19 pandemic, the world is witnessing a recession of epic proportions. In a November article on BUSINESSTECH, BNP Paribas chief economist for the Middle East and Africa, Jeff Schultz, stated that considering the recession in 2023 that the U.S and Europe will be facing soon and China’s attempts to tweak its zero-Covid policy, […]

Chip Giant Taiwan Eyes Bigger Tax Breaks for Tech R&D to Retain Competitive Edge

Taiwan on Thursday proposed larger tax breaks for technology companies’ research and development (R&D), seeking to retain its leading position in semiconductor manufacturing as other countries offer billions to bolster their chip industries. The economy ministry said it is imperative for Taiwan to remain competitive as countries including the United States, Japan and South Korea […]

Extended Reality in Business

The current business landscape is open to introducing extended reality in business. The pandemic has shown the world how vital remote work can be. Virtual elements of the workforce and workspace are being highlighted. Extended reality can be a refreshing addition to your business operations. What Is XR XR is the umbrella that fits various […]

Disney Shares Drop as Streaming Costs Drag on Earnings

Walt Disney Co missed Wall Street earnings forecasts on Tuesday as the entertainment giant racked up more losses from its push into streaming video, sending its shares tumbling 9 percent. The company gained more streaming customers than analysts had expected from July through September, but media investors have increasingly focused on profits over streaming subscription […]

Dollar Catches Footing Ahead of U.S. Midterms

The dollar steadied during Asia trade on Tuesday after some of the momentum ebbed out of bets on China’s reopening, and as traders looked ahead to U.S. midterm elections. The yuan had its best day in two years on Friday, and has held most of those gains since, but gave back a little bit through […]

The Dependency of Apple in China

Apple is one of the biggest names in the tech industry. It is a known fact that even though the brand is US based, the production is heavily based in China. This is a general practice among big tech names. The labor cost in China is cheaper, and most materials are available there. It makes […]

Apple Warns of Lower iPhone Shipments as COVID Curbs Hobble China Plant

Apple Inc expects lower shipments of premium iPhone 14 models than previously anticipated following a significant production cut at a virus-blighted plant in China, dampening its sales outlook for the busy year-end holiday season. Demand for high-end smartphones assembled at Foxconn’s Zhengzhou plant has helped Apple remain a bright spot in a technology sector battered […]

Application of Photonic Integrated Circuits

Major innovation is being made possible by integrated photonics in a variety of applications. Multiple photonic functionalities are being incorporated into integrated circuits for communication, sensing, and, in the future, computer applications in the quickly developing subject of photonics. By integrating several discrete single-function components (such as specialized lasers, photodetectors, and pertinent optical interfaces), complex […]

Wall St Slips as Jobs Data Dents Hopes for Fed Rate Deceleration

U.S. stocks closed lower for a second straight session on Tuesday after data indicating that the labor market remained on solid ground dimmed hopes the Federal Reserve might have enough reason to begin reducing the size of its interest rate hikes. A survey showed U.S. job openings unexpectedly rose in September, suggesting that demand for […]