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Pakistan unblocks Chinese video-sharing app TikTok
Pakistan on Monday announced it was unblocking Chinese social media app TikTok after receiving assurances that it would moderate content in accordance with local laws. “TikTok is being unlocked after assurance from management that they will block all accounts repeatedly involved in spreading obscenity and immorality. “TikTok will moderate the accounts in accordance with local laws,’’ the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority…
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China’s 5G network has more than 600,000 base stations – Ministry
China is stepping up the construction of its 5G network, and has now built over 600,000 5G base stations, according to the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT). With the rapid increase in 5G users, the number of connected devices on the network has exceeded 150 million, data from the ministry showed. “In the next three years, China will…
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Acronis Cyber Readiness Research Reveals Security Gaps
As Acronis Cyber Protect 15 is released, new global research reveals that 31% of companies struggle with daily cyberattacks and new protection challenges caused by remote work Acronis, a global leader in cyber protection, announced the release of Acronis Cyber Protect 15, which integrates backup, disaster recovery, next-generation antimalware, cybersecurity, and endpoint management tools into a single solution. This one-of-a-kind…
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Facebook bans all QAnon groups as dangerous
Facebook on Tuesday classified the QAnon conspiracy theory movement as dangerous and began removing Facebook groups and pages as well as Instagram accounts that hold themselves out as representatives. Gloria Tso reports. Facebook Inc FB.O on Tuesday classified the QAnon conspiracy theory movement as dangerous and began removing Facebook groups and pages as well as Instagram accounts that hold themselves out as…
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Servify Raises $23 Million in Series C, Led by Iron Pillar
~ Capital to be used for further global expansion after revenue quadrupled in 2020 ~ Sees participation from existing investors and multiple global investors Servify, the device lifecycle management platform that integrates multiple OEM Brands and their sales and service ecosystem to deliver great after-sales service experience today announced that they have raised $23M in Series C financing. This round was led…
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ACI Worldwide and Mastercard Collaborate on New Payment Solutions
ACI and Mastercard will begin their collaboration by working together to offer industry-leading technology and expertise to central banks, scheme operators and market participants to fast-track the migration and modernization of real-time payment solutions around the world ACI Worldwide, a global provider of real-time digital payment software and solutions, and Mastercard, the global multi-rail payments technology company, today announced that…
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Mavenir acquires ip.access, expands OpenRAN radio portfolio
OpenRAN evolution adding 2G/3G across a Single Unified RAN to support ‘Multi-G’ Radio Access Mavenir, a provider of end-to-end cloud-native Network Software Provider for Communications Service Providers (CSPs) announces today that it has acquired ip.access Ltd, a leading 2G, 3G, 4G and 5G-ready small cell solutions provider. This acquisition extends Mavenir’s leadership in OpenRAN radio on three fronts: Communication Service…
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Science, Data, and Facts Should Unite Decision-Making, Says PMI CEO in Speech at Concordia Summit
André Calantzopoulos, CEO of Philip Morris International (PMI) (NYSE: PM), today delivered high-level remarks at the 2020 Concordia Annual Summit. Calantzopoulos discussed the impact that uncertainty, polarization, hyperpartisanship, and ideology are having on international efforts to overcome pressing global issues. He called for science to be protected from politicization and highlighted the importance of developing open dialogues based on factual…
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Eaton’s Twin Vortices Series Helps Hydrogen Fuel Cell Modules Operate at Peak Efficiency
Power management company Eaton today announced its Twin Vortices Series (TVS®) technology has proven to be an integral component in hydrogen fuel cell modules, which benefit from the precise air flow control offered by the TVS unit to operate at peak efficiency. The TVS fuel cell blower is electrically driven, providing accurate and fast air control to enable rapid fuel…
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South Africa, Kenya and Nigeria saw Millions of Cyber Attacks in 2020 and the Year is not over yet
In South Africa, there were almost 10 million malware attacks and a staggering 43 million Potentially Unwanted Applications (PUA) detections Kaspersky (https://africa.Kaspersky.com) security solutions have reported on 28 million malware attacks in 2020 and 102 million detections of potentially unwanted programs (pornware, adware etc.) they have accounted for by the beginning of August 2020. These numbers show that it’s not…
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TECNO Never Disappoints – its latest CAMON 16 Premier Beats Competitors to lead the Industry
TECNO’s CAMON series has always been notable for its superior camera and photography capabilities As smartphones are becoming increasingly integrated into our everyday lives, it is essential to choose one that fits your lifestyles and your needs. Every mobile phone brand is trying to stand out from the rest by upgrading their technology and introducing new functions; however, the best…
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Epazz DeskFlex Room Booking Software is Receiving Increased Demand from Universities and Colleges Struggling to Reopen after COVID-19 Lockdowns
DeskFlex Course Scheduling Software for universities receives more requests from schools, colleges and universities to reopen safely amidst the coronavirus pandemic Epazz, Inc. (https://www.Epazz.com/) (OTC: EPAZ), a mission-critical provider of cloud-based business solutions, announced today that DeskFlex room booking software for universities (https://bit.ly/2RPxpPq) is receiving a growing number of requests from schools, colleges and universities that are struggling to reopen their campuses after…
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Vertiv Introduces Monitoring Solution Delivering Powerful New Capabilities to Small and Medium-sized Edge Data Centres
Vertiv™ Environet™ Alert brings an affordable, easy to deploy and use solution to small data centres and the edge Vertiv (https://www.Vertiv.com), (NYSE: VRT), a global provider of critical digital infrastructure and continuity solutions, today introduced Vertiv™ Environet™ Alert (https://bit.ly/33RpV3I), a new software offering that brings enterprise-level infrastructure monitoring and management (https://bit.ly/33RpV3I) capabilities to smaller data centres and edge facilities. Available…
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Acronis launches first advanced cyber-security solution
Global leader in cyber protection, Acronis, recently announced the release of its advanced solution to all forms of cyber-intrusion. The Acronis True Image 2021, the company said, integrates advanced cyber-security capabilities with the best-of-breed personal backup to create the first complete personal cyber protection solution for home users, pro-sumers and small businesses around the world, with capabilities like real-time antimalware…
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Tech firms threaten to leave Belarus, following Internet shut-down
For Belarus’s thriving tech industry, it didn’t matter much that the country’s president referred to the internet as “garbage” and state factories as the engine of economic success. Until now. The sector could become a casualty of weeks of violent political crisis in the east European country, putting at risk a source of foreign income that is worth 5 per…
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Pantami makes case for emphasis on skill over paper qualification
Dr Isa Pantami, the Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, has stressed the need to give preference to skills over paper qualifications in the recruitment of manpower in the various sectors of the economy. The minister who spoke at an interactive session in Abuja, noted that the world over, the emphasis is on skill. Pantami who was former Director-General of…
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Tech War: Investors bet on China’s push for localisation
As the U.S.-China “tech war” widens, investors are betting on China’s efforts to replace U.S. technologies with indigenous applications to run networks in the state sector. In recent months, local governments and state firms such as China Telecom have announced plans and procurements aimed at fostering a home-grown tech ecosystem to displace gear from the likes of Intel, Microsoft, Oracle…
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