Customer relations software maker Salesforce is in advanced talks to acquire Informatica, a person familiar with the matter told Reuters on Friday, in the latest sign of increased deal-making in the technology sector. A deal could be announced soon, said the source, who requested anonymity as the discussions are confidential. The price being discussed is below...
Month: <span>April 2024</span>
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Apple loses bid to throw out UK lawsuit over App Store fees says Reuters
Apple’s bid to dismiss a lawsuit valued at nearly $1 billion was rejected on Friday, with a judge ruling it must face allegations it charged more than 1,500 UK-based developers unfair commission fees on purchases of apps and other content. Sean Ennis, a competition law professor and economist, is spearheading the case, which was filed...
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Zeepay raises equity from leading institutions to support its ongoing expansion
Ghanaian fintech company Zeepay Ghana Ltd announced the completion of an equity investment by pan-African investment firms Africa50, Oikocredit, Injaro, Verdant Capital Hybrid Fund, and I&P. The funds will go towards expanding Zeepay’s operations in Africa and the Caribbean. Zeepay is a fast-growing payment infrastructure company with a footprint in more than 20 countries globally. Since...
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OPINION | Amazon is coming and it’s going to be Big! Or is it? writes Daniel Malan
Amazon is set to launch in South Africa, marking a significant development for the industry. Despite the initial buzz surrounding this announcement in Q4 of 2023, there has been no further update on the launch. Nevertheless, businesses can prepare themselves to seize the opportunity as ‘first movers’ within their respective verticals. Before diving into selling...
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Enhancing your business reputation through international compliance standards
How can I assure my local and international stakeholders that my organisation will meet their evolving compliance requirements? The demand for compliance activities is increasing in the global market. Compliance is a fundamental requirement underpinning ESG management, and a prerequisite for doing business internationally. No business wants to learn that the companies that they do...
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Spotify introduce AI DJ and Daylist, AI empowered Playlist for Premium Users
Spotify plans to roll out new AI DJ and daylist-powered playlist features. The move is part of the streamer to increase and fuel discovery and bring fans closer to the artists they love. According to Spotify the new feature with AI Playlist is still in beta, basically what it does, ‘you can effortlessly turn your most creative ideas into...
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Hard drives? Solid State? What to know about storage and memory
How much storage does your device have? Understanding the basics of storage helps keep your phone or laptop in good running order. It will also help you select your next phone or computer, making sure you don’t get stuck with an underperformer. “Many people don’t think about storage other than looking for a big number,...
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Messenger now allow users to share HD photos and create shared albums
Meta announced new abilities to its Messenger platform on Tuesday (April 9), which include sharing HD photos, creating shared albums, and more. WhatsApp was one of the first Meta-owned messaging platforms to gain the ability to share HD photos within chats. Messenger joins the list and works similarly to what we have seen on WhatsApp. Messenger users...
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Premier League CEO says increased Regulation could Upset the league’s Competitive balance
Premier League chief executive Richard Masters has warned legislators not to ‘wound the golden goose’ of English soccer’s top flight through heavy regulation. The Football Governance Bill, which has the creation of an independent regulator for the sport at its core, is set for its second reading in Parliament after the Easter recess. The UK...
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Vietnam authorities orders Netflix to stop advertising, distributing its games
Vietnam has ordered Netflix Inc to stop advertising and distributing its games in the country before April 25 as the U.S. streaming platform has not yet been granted a license for games services, its broadcasting authority said on Thursday. “Vietnam demands Netflix comply with the Vietnamese regulations on game online services,” the Authority of Broadcasting and...