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Event organisers can issue NFTs linked to tickets thanks to Ticketmasters use of the Flow blockchain

Ticketmaster now allows event organizers to issue NFTs nonfungible tokens linked to tickets on Flow, a blockchainpowered by Dapper Labs backed by a16z

Ticketmaster now allows event organizers to issue NFTs nonfungible tokens linked to tickets on Flow, a blockchainpowered by Dapper Labs backed by a16z. The Flow blockchain is known for enabling experiences related to fantasy sports and gaming, such as NBA Top Shot. Ticketmaster is also extending its partnership with the NFL to all attendees of 100 select games, including at least three home games for all 32 teams. Ticketmaster has partnered with Dapper Labs, which raised $250 million at a $7.6 billion valuation last year, to distribute digital collectibles on the Flow blockchain. Flow is the creator of NBA Top Shot, an NFT marketplace for basketball fans to buy, sell, and trade cards of players. The company has launched similar marketplaces for UFC and NFL fans. Last year it also partnered with the Spanish soccer team Real Madrid to issue NFT. Read More..

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How dated digitally Germany wants to keep up with technological advancements

Despite a healthy economy, Germany lags when it comes to bringing its industry and public sector into the digital age. A lack of investment and techno

Despite a healthy economy, Germany lags when it comes to bringing its industry and public sector into the digital age. A lack of investment and technology specialists as well as bureaucratic obstacles have hampered the digital transformation. Berlin plans to increase investment in areas such as software development or the production of microchips. The new federal government has presented its first national digital strategy. It aims to get rid of mobile dead zones and fast internet connections for all by 2025. By 2026, half of the German households are supposed to have access to fast fiber optic connections. It also plans to analyze traffic data to improve the countrys rail and road infrastructure. Read More..

B2B Tech News | 2 years ago          

Africa Sees a Rise in Drone Delivery as Jumia Teams Up With Zipline

Jumia Technologies has partnered with drone delivery startup Zipline to deliver household items to remote areas of Ghana. Jumia, an online marketplace

Jumia Technologies has partnered with drone delivery startup Zipline to deliver household items to remote areas of Ghana. Jumia, an online marketplace for vendors and food sellers, was the first Africafocused tech startup to list on the New York Stock Exchange in 2019. It has a current market capitalization of $741 million, according to Refinitiv data. Africafocused ecommerce firm Jumia Technologies has partnered with dronedelivery startup Zipline to deliver household items to remote areas of Ghana. The venture will combine San Franciscos automated, ondemand delivery system with Jupias distribution network. It aims to enable customers from remote and rural areas to order and receive electronics, cosmetics, fashion, and other products. After a successful pilot program in Ghana, the companies plan to expand into Ivory Coast and Nigeria. Read More..

B2B Tech News | 2 years ago          

Internet exchanges in Australia start to build up

The Internet Association of Australia has initiated what will eventually be a national program to upgrade its core IX Australia networks. The only non

The Internet Association of Australia has initiated what will eventually be a national program to upgrade its core IX Australia networks. The only nonprofit internet exchange operator in Australia saw an increase in traffic in the era of Covid and decided that adding capacity in 100 Gbps increments was no longer feasible. NSWIX will be the first of the IAAs six Australian Internet Exchange Points to be upgraded to 400 Gbps. Content distribution networks like Cloudflare and Akamai also have a presence in the exchange points to push traffic to member ISPs. Read More..

B2B Tech News | 2 years ago          

Quantum sensors provide highspeed connectivity for monitoring satellites

Quantum sensors are particularly well suited for use in satellites. Reliable, accurate measurement results and excellent performance in a compact and

Quantum sensors are particularly well suited for use in satellites. Reliable, accurate measurement results and excellent performance in a compact and lightweight package. The satellites can be precisely oriented relative to each other, allowing for rapid data collection. The partners hope to launch the first small satellites with quantum technology within five years. The research budget for this project is approximately EUR 28 million $27.93 million. DLRs Galileo Competence Center is responsible for all aspects of space. This ensures the space adequacy of the system and the deployment and operation of the satellites. Read More..

B2B Tech News | 2 years ago          

ASIC needs a substantial overhaul of IT, data and culture

The Australian Securities and Investments Commission ASIC needs a substantial uplift to its IT and data capabilities, a review has found. Only 34% of

The Australian Securities and Investments Commission ASIC needs a substantial uplift to its IT and data capabilities, a review has found. Only 34% of ASIC staff believe regulators have the right skills to identify and prioritize threats and harms, opportunities and innovations. The review also found an agency where internal thinking is predominantly shortterm and where new technology systems are designed and implemented without leadership support or staff involvement.ASICs digital arm must lead a cultural shift to realise the benefits of improved data, analytics and technology capabilities, the Federal Regulation of Australian Data and Markets Authority FRAA has said. The regulator has several strategies including a new digital strategy 2030 targeting a capability uplift, and is working with government to obtain the necessary funding. Read More..

B2B Tech News | 2 years ago          

FirstofitsKind Crypto Education Hub Launched by Binance in Francophone Africa

Binance, one of the worlds leading blockchain ecosystems and cryptocurrency infrastructure providers, has announced the launch of a crypto education h

Binance, one of the worlds leading blockchain ecosystems and cryptocurrency infrastructure providers, has announced the launch of a crypto education hub in Cameroon. The center aims to provide resources and education to young Frenchspeaking Africans in partnership with Inoni tech, a nonprofit technology hub. Binance says that this is a "firstofitskind" cryptofocused hub and it will serve as a training center for inperson blockchain education sessions. The hub itself will be located in the neighborhood of Bastos, Yaoundé, 300 meters from the Restaurant The Famous. Binance says that this is a firstofitskind cryptofocused hub and it will serve as a training center for inperson blockchain education sessions. The Hub is located near Bastos and Yaoundé, 300 meters from Famous Restaurant. Through regular inperson events, the center will attempt to be the focal point for the community about crypto education, news, and training. Read More..

B2B Tech News | 2 years ago          

Swiss HR technology buys  Utilizing realtime performance information, our Tandem will tailor rewards for employees

Companies are moving to a peoplecentric approach to rewards and prioritizing tools that have a significant impact on the employee journey.beqom enable

Companies are moving to a peoplecentric approach to rewards and prioritizing tools that have a significant impact on the employee journey.beqom enables companies to attract and retain talent, engage and motivate employees, control costs, streamline processes and ensure fair and appropriate compensation. The Swiss startup provides a cloudbased compensation management solution that unifies all compensation and rewards processes on a single platform.The companies will continue to operate under their respective brands while placing focus on integrating and growing both the teams at the newly merged company. Read More..

B2B Tech News | 2 years ago          



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