Security experts said CrowdStrike’s routine update of its widely used cybersecurity software, which caused clients’ computer systems to crash globally recently, apparently did not undergo adequate quality checks before it was deployed. The latest version of its Falcon sensor software was meant to make CrowdStrike clients’ systems more secure against hacking by updating the threats
Amid a challenging fundraising environment, London-based 13books Capital announced the closing of a €144 million fund dedicated to fuelling the next wave of financial technology (fintech) disruptors. This fund continues 13books Capital’s commitment to backing visionary founders reshaping the future of financial services. The initial scepticism amongst financial services companies has been replaced in recent
An Australian computer scientist who claimed he invented bitcoin faces a criminal investigation in Britain for alleged perjury after he was found to have repeatedly lied and forged documents to support his false claim. Craig Wright had long claimed to have been the author of a 2008 white paper, the foundational text of bitcoin, published
As the global IT sector undergoes significant transformations, India remains a pivotal hub for talent, adeptly navigating the tectonic shifts shaping the industry. Leading Indian IT giant Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), which also has a global presence, plans to hire approximately 40,000 freshers in the current financial year, continuing its robust recruitment drive. In the
As 97% of companies prioritise upskilling their workforces, research reveals that there is a vital human skills gap in maximising the potential of AI and Cloud solutions. Switzerland-based SoftwareOne, a global software and cloud solutions provider, has published findings from its Cloud Skills Report, highlighting the need to bridge the ‘Human-Machine divide’. It says the biggest pain point for
The adoption of unsanctioned GenAI applications can lead to a broad range of cybersecurity issues, from data leakage to malware. That’s because your company doesn’t know who is using what apps, what sensitive information is going into them, and what’s happening to that information once it’s there. And because not all applications are built to
Dubai’s Iranian Hospital has adopted a new dedicated kitchen mobile application from Dubai-based pioneering and technology-driven home maintenance specialist Hitches and Glitches (H&G), part of the Farnek Group, which is specifically designed to improve the uptime and lifespan of its 36 kitchen appliances. H&G’s new mobile application, which was developed in-house by Farnek’s smart FM
India’s opposition Congress has urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s government to question Foxconn about its hiring practices after an international media report that the Apple supplier rejects married women from iPhone assembly jobs in the country. The government has sought a detailed report from the state of Tamil Nadu, site of a major iPhone factory
Company Centena Group, a UAE-based multinational conglomerate and leading player in the field of science, engineering, education, and technology solutions, reported a growth rate of 28% in the UAE, underlining its solid presence in the local market, and an impressive 53% in Saudi Arabia. The company also reported 30% growth globally, demonstrating its commitment to
Airtel Africa, a leading telco group with more than 150 million subscribers across 14 African countries, has partnered with WebEngage to drive its digital customer base management. Airtel is the second largest telecom service provider in Africa, with more than 60 million data users among a total of 150 million customers. Driven by a vision
