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A disaster alert has been issued for South Africa.

Business leaders worry that by declaring a national state of emergency over load shedding in South Africa, the countrys business environment will be d

Business leaders worry that by declaring a national state of emergency over load shedding in South Africa, the countrys business environment will be disrupted, investors will be turned off, and development will be halted. According to the ANC, declaring a catastrophe would allow for an immediate response to the problem. When a calamity occurs, emergency powers are activated, which may restrict constitutional rights and permit abuses by those in authority. In the event that Zimbabwe declares a state of calamity, the government will have to specify the measures that will be implemented to put an end to the crisis. Business success, according to Mavuso, depends on how consistently and fairly the law is applied.  Read More..

B2B Tech News | 8 months ago      

Report: Japan will change its semiconductor export laws.

According to the Japan Times, which cited official sources, Japans current administration will soon introduce export laws to limit the use of semicond

According to the Japan Times, which cited official sources, Japans current administration will soon introduce export laws to limit the use of semiconductor technology for military reasons. The Ministerial Ordinance under the Foreign Exchange and Foreign Trade Act will be amended by the present government of Japan, led by Prime Minister Fumio Kishida. A draught of the updated ministerial ordinance is anticipated to be published soon, according to Asian Lite. In order to introduce the regulatory changes in the spring, the government will ask businesses and other relevant parties for their comments. Japans action comes after US President Joe Biden announced in October of last year that China will be subject to stricter regulations over semiconductor technology. Read More..

B2B Tech News | 8 months ago      

The level of price caps for Russian petroleum products has been agreed upon by the EU.

The Council has established two price ceilings for petroleum products with the CN code 2710 that originate in or are exported from Russia. The first p

The Council has established two price ceilings for petroleum products with the CN code 2710 that originate in or are exported from Russia. The first price cap is set at USD 45 per barrel, while the second price cap is set at USD 100 per barrel. The cap level was determined in close collaboration with the Price Cap Coalition and will become effective on February 5, 2023. The Council will return to reviewing the crude oil price cap mechanism in midMarch, with the review occurring every two months. The EU is firmly committed to Ukraine and its people, and to Ukraines independence, sovereignty, and territorial integrity. Read More..

B2B Tech News | 8 months ago      

87% of Container Images have vulnerabilities, according to Sysdig.

According to Sysdigs 2023 CloudNative Security and Usage report, 87% of container images have highrisk vulnerabilities, and the most significant unadd

According to Sysdigs 2023 CloudNative Security and Usage report, 87% of container images have highrisk vulnerabilities, and the most significant unaddressed security issues in cloud and container environments are supply chain risk and zero trust architecture readiness. However, 15% of critical and high vulnerabilities with available fixes are in runtime packages, allowing organisations to focus their efforts on a smaller 15% of vulnerabilities rather than 85%. According to the report, 90% of granted permissions are unused, 59% of containers have no defined CPU limits, and 69% of requested CPU resources are unused. As a result, organisations have overspent by 40%, with more than $10 million wasted on large cloud deployments. Furthermore, 72% of containers live for less than five minutes, and the Read More..

B2B Tech News | 8 months ago      

In 2022, funding for tech startups in Africa reaches $3 billion.

The eighth edition of Disrupt Africas annual African Tech Startups Funding Report, published in 2022, tells the story of an impressive 2022, in which

The eighth edition of Disrupt Africas annual African Tech Startups Funding Report, published in 2022, tells the story of an impressive 2022, in which more startups raised more funding than ever before. In 2022, 633 startups raised a total of $3,333,071,000, representing incredible growth. Although Nigeria remained the undisputed leader, there is still plenty of activity on the continent, with startups supported in 27 African countries. Fintech was the most appealing to investors, with more startups receiving funding than any other sector and a total that dwarfed all others. Other sectors that had strong years included ecommerce and retailtech, ehealth, logistics, energy, agritech, and transportation. Despite global pressures, 2022 was another exceptional year for Africa. Read More..

B2B Tech News | 8 months ago      

Increased online surveillance may result from Indias push for digital sovereignty.

In 2021, the Nigerian government blocked Twitter, resulting in the launch of Koo, an Indian microblogging platform that was little known outside of In

In 2021, the Nigerian government blocked Twitter, resulting in the launch of Koo, an Indian microblogging platform that was little known outside of India. This was a significant achievement for Koo, which had begun with a focus on Indian languages and a governmentfriendly stance. It was also a victory for the Indian government, which had praised another locally developed technology, BharOS, for taking on Google. However, Indias push for digital sovereignty will have ramifications for the countrys 1.4 billion people, including increased state surveillance and restrictions on online freedoms. India is the worlds second largest smartphone market and has some of the most social media users, but big tech firms have been increasingly targeted by the government. Read More..

B2B Tech News | 8 months ago      

For the Millers Branch Solar Project, EDF Renewables North America and Thermo Fisher Scientific have signed a contract.

Thermo Fisher Scientific and EDF Renewables North America have signed a 20year virtual power purchase agreement VPPA. The VPPA covers the entire outpu

Thermo Fisher Scientific and EDF Renewables North America have signed a 20year virtual power purchase agreement VPPA. The VPPA covers the entire output of the Texasbased Millers Branch Solar Project, which is 200 MW ac/256 MWdc. EDF Renewables North America is a market leader in independent power generation and services. Wind onshore and offshore, solar photovoltaic, and storage projects are all delivered by the company. It also provides a comprehensive range of onsite energy solutions for commercial and industrial customers. Read More..

B2B Tech News | 8 months ago      

Top digital identity dangers are revealed by an Okta survey.

Oktas State of Secure Identity Report identifies key areas of concern for security professionals responsible for managing digital identities. The most

Oktas State of Secure Identity Report identifies key areas of concern for security professionals responsible for managing digital identities. The most common threats to the Retail/eCommerce, Financial Services, and Entertainment verticals are fraudulent registration and credential stuffing attacks. In the first 90 days of 2022, credential stuffing attacks account for 34% of total traffic or authentication events. MFA bypass attacks cause more events in Asia Pacific than signup attacks. The appropriate level of friction introduced by security measures will differ from one company to the next Read More..

B2B Tech News | 8 months ago