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Cloud Computing in South Africa Aims to Overcome Legacy Challenges

In 1963, DARPA (the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency) funded MIT’s Project MAC on the condition that the developers create a technology allowing for a “computer to be used by two or more people, simultaneously.” And thus, the first pillar of cloud computing was placed. Cloud computing refers to the delivery of computing services (i.e., […]

Carlyle Raises More Than $3 Billion to Invest in European Tech

U.S. buyout firm Carlyle Group has raised more than three billion euros ($3.12 billion) for a pan-European technology fund that is taking advantage of “pockets of life” in the economy, the co-heads of Carlyle Europe Technology Partners told Reuters. Focused on lower mid-market and growth technology companies across Europe, the fund, called CETP V, has […]

Who Benefits from the WorldCup

With more than half of the world’s population expected to watch the FIFA World Cup in Qatar, football presents a chance for sponsors to boost their brands. Businesses get ready for the tournament every four years by developing innovative marketing strategies. For the first time, an Arab country is hosting the tournament. The Qatar World […]

Behind Foxconn’s China Woes: Mistrust, Miscommunication, COVID Curbs

When officials from his Chinese village approached Hou last month, urging him to work at the world’s largest iPhone factory for at least twice the usual pay, he knew it was risky. Tens of thousands of workers had fled the plant in central China in previous weeks and violent protests had erupted over a COVID-19 […]

Cybersecurity During the Fifa World Cup 2022

With billions of worldwide Fifa World Cup viewers, it is a gold mine for hackers and malicious actors to exploit. Football fans aren’t the only ones tuned in to see some of the world’s top players fight for the title of 2022 champions. These eye-catching events also pique the interest of cyber threat actors with […]

Monty Mobile’s Cloud Service: No More Low-Resolution Photos and Videos on Instagram and Facebook. Will This Soon Come True?!

Earlier last month, Monty Mobile offered a cloud service to Instagram & Facebook, enabling their users to upload their photos and videos in the highest resolution possible, hence increasing their customers’ loyalty and retention. Unfortunately, although all phone holders across the world struggle to get the latest iOS and Android, mainly for enjoying posting their […]