Author: Anita Bosman

Sacramento: TECHz – News Desk Coursera, Inc. and Udemy, Inc. have entered into a definitive all-stock merger agreement, combining their platforms to create a leading AI-driven skills development ecosystem. Based on December 16, 2025 stock prices, the combined company is valued at approximately $2.5 billion, with a pro forma annual revenue exceeding $1.5 billion and anticipated cost synergies of $115 million within 24 months. The merger unites Coursera’s university-backed and enterprise-focused learning ecosystem with Udemy’s dynamic marketplace for AI-powered skills development. The combined platform aims to provide learners and organizations worldwide with a comprehensive suite of tools for discovering, developing,…

Cape Town: TECHz – News Desk ZainTECH, the integrated digital solutions provider of Zain Group, has partnered with Vortex Global, a leading software company specializing in surveillance and visual intelligence solutions, to introduce advanced video compression and AI-powered visual analytics technologies designed to optimize data efficiency and empower organizations across the region. This strategic collaboration reinforces ZainTECH’s commitment to delivering scalable, impactful technologies, that deliver measurable value to clients. The partnership focuses on two key innovations: Z Compress, a high-efficiency video compression technology developed by Secure City Solutions (SCS), and Twin Vision, Vortex’s advanced visual intelligence platform. Z Compress significantly…

Johannesburg: TECHz – News Desk Dynatrace has announced an expansion of its collaboration with Google Cloud, positioning itself as a launch partner for Gemini CLI extensions and Gemini Enterprise, Google Cloud’s new agentic AI platform. The move aims to help enterprises and developers harness the full potential of agentic AI to optimize cloud operations and application performance. The Dynatrace Gemini CLI Extension allows developers to access observability insights and root-cause analysis directly within their terminal, enabling monitoring, debugging, and optimization without leaving existing workflows. Complementing this, Gemini Enterprise integrates AI agents with Dynatrace’s observability platform through Google’s Agent-to-Agent (A2A) protocol,…

Cairo: TECHz – News Desk In a move reflecting its commitment to covering major regional tech events, TECHz Magazine has signed a media partnership agreement with GITEX GLOBAL, the world’s leading organizer of technology and innovation exhibitions, to cover the “AI Everything MEA Egypt 2026” exhibition, to be held in Cairo on 11–12 February 2026. This agreement reinforces TECHz Magazine’s role as a specialized media platform tracking technological developments and artificial intelligence across Europe, the Middle East, and Africa, and positively enhances the magazine’s engagement with the region’s most important technology and innovation gatherings. A special bilingual (Arabic/English) printed issue…

Sacramento: TECHz – News Desk Cohesity has announced an expanded collaboration with Google Cloud aimed at delivering new integrated solutions across artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, and data protection. Building on existing product integrations, the partnership is designed to strengthen cyber resilience, protect sensitive data, and support enterprise AI adoption while ensuring compliance with growing data sovereignty requirements. The expanded collaboration enables organizations to unlock greater value from their enterprise data through AI-ready platforms while maintaining secure, compliant, and sovereign data environments. By combining Cohesity’s AI-powered data security with Google Cloud’s advanced AI, cybersecurity, and infrastructure capabilities, the joint solutions aim to…

Abu Dhabi: TECHz – News Desk du, the leading telecom and digital services provider, announced the successful deployment of the UAE’s first tri-band Radio Remote Unit (RRU) solution operating on the 600MHz spectrum, marking a significant milestone in the country’s 5G-Advanced network construction. The innovation, developed in partnership with Huawei, delivers enhanced indoor coverage and superior user speeds while substantially reducing environmental impact through advanced sustainability features. The pioneering solution introduces dynamic power sharing technology and multi-band RRU capabilities specifically customized for du’s network infrastructure. This technological advancement represents a major leap forward in 5G network evolution, offering du’s 5G…

Addison: TECHz – News Desk Basatne has formally integrated TechBridge into its operations as a standalone subsidiary, equipping it with advanced operational infrastructure, state-of-the-art refurbishment facilities, a comprehensive reverse-logistics network, a B2B wholesale marketplace, and next-generation ESG intelligence technology. Together, these capabilities enable TechBridge to deliver a fully consolidated 360° telecom circularity and ESG framework- empowering mobile network operators to seamlessly manage network asset recovery, device recirculation, e-waste reduction, refurbishment, regulatory compliance, and auditable ESG reporting through one unified, AI-driven ecosystem. As telecom operators accelerate the rollout of 5G and fibre networks, the sector is experiencing unprecedented equipment turnover, resulting…

Cairo: TECHz – News Desk Valu, a leading financial technology platform in Egypt, has successfully closed its 20th securitized bond issuance, valued at EGP 1.1 billion, in collaboration with EFG Hermes, the region’s premier investment bank. This transaction represents the first issuance under Valu’s new eighth securitization program, which has a total capacity of EGP 10 billion. The bond is backed by a receivables portfolio assigned to EFG for Securitization, serving as the special purpose vehicle (SPV) for the issuance. Structured into two fixed-rate tranches, the bond features Tranche A of EGP 872.5 million with a 12-month tenor rated P1…

Johannesburg: TECHz – News Desk ANGOSAT-2, a high-performance telecommunications satellite, is now operational, offering enhanced stability and optimized coverage across Angola and extending to much of the African continent. The satellite aims to strengthen connectivity for a wide range of sectors, including banking, energy, mining, logistics, agriculture, and telecommunications. By leveraging ANGOSAT-2, companies can reduce operating costs, improve efficiency, and ensure network redundancy, even in areas without terrestrial infrastructure. Businesses can adopt customized connectivity models with broadband options, corporate networks, data transmission, and support for large-scale projects. According to GGPEN, the provider of these satellite-enabled solutions, the platform represents a…

Djibouti City: TECHz – News Desk The Republic of Djibouti officially launched the design phase of its G2B integrated digital platform on December 15, 2025, a strategic initiative aimed at supporting micro, small, and medium enterprises (MPMEs) and advancing the country’s Vision 2035. The platform is structured around three key pillars: a Startups portal, the G2B digital counter, and an extension of the one-stop counter, which integrates government services with electronic payment capabilities. This design aims to streamline business creation, improve access to digital services, and enhance the competitiveness of Djibouti’s national economy. H.E. Mariam Hamadou Ali, Minister of Digital…