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Cyber Day: A Celebration of Digital Innovation and Security

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Cybersecurity is still a male-dominated field, with ISC2 estimating in April 2024 that the percentage of women in the industry is roughly only 20-25%. Likewise, the report indicated that pay disparities continue to exist, particularly for women of colour working in the field. “This International Women in Cyber Day, it’s important to consider the barriers to entry for women in the industry,” says Camellia Chan, CEO and Co-founder, Flexxon. “Whilst a lot has been achieved to help girls and women forge a career in the sector, there’s still more to do.” September 1st 2024 marks IWCD. The initiative is designed…

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Fuji Xerox rebrands to New Fujifilm Business Innovation

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Fuji Xerox

Fuji Xerox has re-branded and will be known as Fujifilm Business Innovation as of 1 April 2021 as part of the company’s plans to focus on its existing businesses and expand into new business areas such as cloud, artificial intelligence, and the Internet of Things. Affiliates and sales companies in and outside of Japan will also change their names respectively on the same date, but Fuji Xerox said their new names will be revealed at a later date. The re-branding comes as the company also announced it would not be…

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Vivo partners with OPPO and Xiaomi in new innovation

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Smartphone giant Vivo has partnered with OPPO and Xiaomi to bring an innovative new wireless file transfer system to consumers around the world. An initiative of the newly formed “Peer-to-Peer Transmission Alliance”, the new system enables seamless cross-brand file transfer with just one click. The new wireless file transfer system will allow consumers of these three brands to easily transfer files between their mobile devices without the need for any third-party applications or network data, supporting a wide range of files, including photos, videos, music, documents and more. The move…

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New Innovation that will help with the provision of clean water

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Kenya’s quest to fulfill the need for clean water mainly in rural areas could be finally met after five university students invented a solar-powered water desalinator. The group calling itself, The Greatest of All Time (Goat), which comprises students from Kenyatta University, University of Nairobi and Strathmore University was unveiled at this year’s IBM Digital-Nation Africa: Smart Water Challenge. Goat’s innovation also uses Internet of Things (IoT) sensors to prevent water pipes from bursting by keeping the piping system fully functional. The team which won a paid internships with IBM…

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Intellectual Property protection: The key incentive to innovation

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Intellectual property rights , patents in particular , are perhaps most critical in industries characterized by high fixed costs of development and low marginal costs of production. Intellectual property (IP) protections are fundamentally about encouraging the innovation that drives human progress. And these protections have been extraordinarily successful contributing to rapid increases in global living standards over the past two centuries The Information Technology and Innovation Foundation (ITIF) took a deeper look at the latest data on the strength of IP laws and the amount of innovative, creative output around…

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Amazon’s Sequoia: How AI-Powered Robots Are Revolutionizing Warehouse Operations

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Amazon has long been a pioneer in warehouse automation, and its latest innovation—Sequoia—pushes the boundaries even further. Announced last week, Sequoia is a cutting-edge robotic system powered by AI and advanced automation, designed to speed up order fulfillment, reduce errors, and enhance workplace safety. This move underscores Amazon’s commitment to faster deliveries and more efficient logistics, especially as e-commerce demand continues to surge. But what exactly is Sequoia, and how does it work? Let’s dive in. What Is Amazon’s Sequoia System?Sequoia is an AI-driven robotic solution that integrates multiple automation…

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Best Gender Pay Gap in the Tech Sector

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The gender pay gap remains a problem in the tech sector, among many others. For all the progress made in the fight for pay equality, statistics still point to unequal treatment of employees based on their gender. It’s not just the statistics, but the efforts needed to achieve true equality. Statistical Overview of the Gender Pay Gap in Tech The gender pay gap in the tech industry is well-documented through various studies and reports. According to data from the U.S. Census Bureau, women in tech earn approximately 82 cents for every…

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Open Access Energy Secures $750K Funding for Best Energy Transition

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Open Access Energy (OAE), a South African startup specializing in energy management software, has secured a $750,000 investment from Factor E Ventures, marking the first phase of its $1.5 million seed round. The software company stated that this initial funding will be directed toward addressing the severe energy deficiency in the southern African nation by enhancing the distribution and management of renewable energy. Factor E Ventures’ investment comes at a pivotal moment for both the company and the country. South Africa’s energy sector is currently grappling with significant challenges, including high costs and…

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Canva acquires latest Leonardo.ai to boost its generative AI efforts

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Canva has acquired Leonardo.ai, a generative AI content and research startup, as the company looks to deepen its investments in its AI tech stack. The deal’s financial terms weren’t disclosed, but Canva co-founder and chief product officer Cameron Adams said it’s a mix of cash and stock. Leonardo.ai’s 120 employees, including the executive team, will join Canva. “Leonardo will continue to run independently of Canva with a focus on rapid innovation, research, and development, now backed by Canva’s resources,” Adams told TechCrunch. “We’ll keep offering all of Leonardo’s existing tools…

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Sophia Bekele Speaks at the 2024 Universal Women’s Leadership Forum

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Last week, July 11-12, 2024, the CEO at DotConnectAfrica Group, Sophia Bekele, had the honor of participating in the 2024 Universal Women’s Leadership Forum at the European Parliament in Strasbourg, France, an event hosted by the European Cooperation System at the European Union Parliament. The Universal Women’s Leadership Forum is a high-level event that celebrates and promotes the fundamental role of women in the leadership of today and tomorrow. It stands as an exceptional platform under the central theme: “Political emergence and economic impact: The axes of all possibilities for female leadership…

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