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Yubico expands its subscription program and increases its costs.

Yubico, a provider of hardware authentication security keys, has expanded its Security Key Series and enhanced its YubiEnterprise Subscription program

Yubico, a provider of hardware authentication security keys, has expanded its Security Key Series and enhanced its YubiEnterprise Subscription programme. The updates will assist organisations in better equipping themselves with hardwarebased authentication and complementary services required to prevent the constant threat that businesses face. The Security Key Series lineup will include two new enterprise, FIDOonly keys to provide phishingresistant MFA. Yubico has also announced that it will be raising the prices of the majority of its devices. To distinguish itself from YubiKey models, the black Security Key Series will have an etching on the back of the devices. Read More..

B2B Tech News | 1 months ago      

South Africas energy situation is not exceptional, says the government

Mondli Gungubele has assured South Africans that the government is finally taking action to address the countrys 15yearlong energy crisis. Load sheddi

Mondli Gungubele has assured South Africans that the government is finally taking action to address the countrys 15yearlong energy crisis. Load shedding has been a feature of South African life since 2007, and the government has done nothing to improve the situation in the last 15 years. When power utility Eskom was forced to implement stage 6 load shedding in 2022, the government was thrown into crisis mode. These include removing licencing requirements for generation projects to encourage private investment and rebuilding Eskoms technical capacity. Work is being done to enable the construction of substantial new generating capacity, such as solar panels on residential and commercial roofs. Read More..

B2B Tech News | 1 months ago      

Share prices in AsiaPacific are generally declining manufacturing activity in China is increasing.

The Hang Seng index in Hong Kong dropped 1.75%. The S&P/ASX 200 index for Australia ended the day at 7,476.7, just below the flatline. The Topix fell

The Hang Seng index in Hong Kong dropped 1.75%. The S&P/ASX 200 index for Australia ended the day at 7,476.7, just below the flatline. The Topix fell 0.36% to 1,975.27 and the Nikkei 225 fell 0.39% to 27,327.11 as Japan announced a 2.5% unemployment rate for December, in line with predictions. The International Monetary Fund also increased its predictions for world growth in 2023, but it issued a warning that rising interest rates and Russias invasion of Ukraine would probably still have a negative impact on activity. Read More..

B2B Tech News | 1 months ago      

North American operations of Volvo Group could be fined $130 million.

A $130 million civil fine for violations of the Vehicle Safety Act is included in a consent decree between the National Highway Traffic Safety Adminis

A $130 million civil fine for violations of the Vehicle Safety Act is included in a consent decree between the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and Volvo Group North America. According to a consent decree announced by American regulators, Volvo Group North America will pay $130 million for failing to recall automobiles in a timely manner. The corporation was found to have violated other reporting standards, such as notifying owners of recalls and reporting occurrences involving deaths and injuries, according to a National Highway Traffic Safety Administration investigation, which led to the civil penalty. Read More..

B2B Tech News | 1 months ago      

For its NFT fantasy football game, Sorare partners with the Premier League.

Sorare, a French startup, has signed a fouryear licencing agreement with the Premier League. The English football league is one of the most watched sp

Sorare, a French startup, has signed a fouryear licencing agreement with the Premier League. The English football league is one of the most watched sports leagues in the world, so this is a significant move for the company. Sorare is a fantasy sports gaming experience based on nonfungible tokens, or NFTs. With todays announcement of a new partnership with the Premier League, Sorare users will be able to access all 20 clubs on the platform. For sports fans who dont particularly enjoy football, Sorare has recently collaborated with the NBA and MLB. Read More..

B2B Tech News | 1 months ago      

The launch of Zoom Virtual Agent holds great potential for ANZ companies.

Zoom Contact Center provides an omnichannel contact centerasaservice experience. The service enables businesses to provide prompt and personalised res

Zoom Contact Center provides an omnichannel contact centerasaservice experience. The service enables businesses to provide prompt and personalised responses to their customers via a variety of channels such as voice, chat, SMS, and video. According to a 2022 study, businesses that use video services saw an increase in revenue, customer ratings, and agent efficiency. Zoom Virtual Agent is intended to revolutionise the way businesses assist their customers and employees. New products highlight Zooms commitment to ANZ, as does the recently appointed Head of Zoom Customer Experience for Asia Pacific & Japan, Phil Zammit. Many businesses will face challenges in 2023, but Zoom is working to support them with secure, scalable solutions. Read More..

B2B Tech News | 1 months ago      

The ninemonth 2022 revenue for PhonePe, which is backed by Walmart, increased to $234 million.

According to a valuation report prepared by the auditing firm KPMG and filed by PhonePe, the company is worth $12 billion and expects revenue of $325

According to a valuation report prepared by the auditing firm KPMG and filed by PhonePe, the company is worth $12 billion and expects revenue of $325 million in 2022 and $504 million in 2023. According to KMPGs valuation report, the startup, which is backed by Walmart, does not expect to turn EBIDTA positive, a key profitability metric, until calendar year 2025. PhonePe is Indias most valuable fintech startup, with a $12 billion valuation. Google Pay and Paytm are competitors for the startup. Read More..

B2B Tech News | 1 months ago      

For its insect breeding technology, Entocycle receives $5 million.

The larvae of these flies, in particular, can be an important source of protein for livestock and fish. As a result, Entocycle is raising an additiona

The larvae of these flies, in particular, can be an important source of protein for livestock and fish. As a result, Entocycle is raising an additional $5 million in a Series A funding round led by Climentum Capital, a European climatefocused venture capital firm. This new French venture capital firm is collaborating with current and former athletes to invest in technology companies. Its a hardware module that can be used in insect farms to monitor and collect data on black soldier flies health and productivity. Similarly, Entocycle has created a fly cage with integrated climate control. Read More..

B2B Tech News | 1 months ago