Category: <span>Tech</span>

Amazon is set to release its long-awaited – and delayed – Alexa generative artificial intelligence voice service, said three people familiar with the matter, and has scheduled a press event for later this month to preview it. Once released, it would mark the most significant upgrade to the product since its initial introduction accelerated a wave...

Netflix has announced that Kaye-Ann Williams will join the platform as director of Scripted Content, leading the sub-Saharan Africa scripted films and series team focused on African productions. She joins Netflix from Primedia Group where she was the VP of Content. Williams comes to Netflix as the company strengthens its investment in African storytelling. She...

Ogilvy South Africa announced the return of the Creative Technology Academy, an initiative focusing on enhancing the specialist digital and technological skills of industry newcomers, providing them with the essential tools they need to thrive in a competitive global market. The groundbreaking initiative reflects the agency’s commitment to cultivating the next generation of industry talent...

Hayo, a global innovator in digital solutions, has appointed Paul Loveridge as its Executive Vice President (EVP) to accelerate Hayo’s global growth. Paul brings a wealth of expertise to Hayo with over 40 years of telecommunications experience – most recently serving as VP Carrier Services EMEA at IDT Global. This appointment expands Hayo’s leadership team,...

Quantum startup SandboxAQ said its large quantitative models (LQMs) will be available on Google Cloud, the company told Reuters on Tuesday, as cloud providers look to AI tech to fuel growth. LQMs are designed to handle large-scale numerical datasets, perform complex calculations and statistical analysis, and can be used to develop sophisticated financial models or...

TikTok began restoring its services on Sunday after President-elect Donald Trump said he would revive the app’s access in the U.S. when he returns to power on Monday. “Frankly, we have no choice. We have to save it,” Trump said at a rally on Sunday ahead of his inauguration, adding that the U.S. will seek a joint venture to...

Vodacom Group has been named Africa’s number one employer by the Top Employers Institute for the second year running. This prestigious certification and first place ranking have also been awarded to Vodacom Group, Vodacom South Africa, Vodacom Mozambique, Vodacom Tanzania and Safaricom Kenya. The Top Employers Institute Companies bestows this accolade to companies based on...

Quorum Software, a global leader in energy industry software, proudly announces the appointment of Radhika Krishnan as its new Chief Product and Technology Officer (CPTO). Radhika will lead the evolution of Quorum’s unified product strategies and technology development to advance its Energy Suite, ensuring continued innovation and seamless customer experiences. Her focus will include devising...

Walt Disney has named Tony Chambers president of Disney in Europe, Middle East and Africa, as part of a restructuring of its entertainment businesses in the region, the company said Tuesday. Chambers, former head of theatrical distribution, will assume the new role in February, overseeing Disney’s streaming, ad sales, studio marketing, theatrical distribution and sports...

The World Customs Organization (WCO) Technology Conference in Rio de Janeiro took place last November, but its energy and excitement remain vivid. It was clear that the global customs community recognizes the urgent need for transformation. Delegates from around the world agreed that the traditional customs processes are no longer sufficient to meet the demands...