Author: Anita Bosman

Atlanta: TECHz – News Desk Red Hat, the world’s leading provider of open-source solutions, and Panasonic Connect announced a global collaboration to redefine the capabilities of ruggedized edge computing. By preloading Red Hat Device Edge on Panasonic TOUGHBOOK devices, Panasonic Connect delivers a unified platform for out-of-the-box real-time data processing, supporting industrial automation, smart manufacturing and defense sector capabilities. Panasonic TOUGHBOOK, paired with Red Hat Device Edge, are a line of rugged laptops and tablets optimized for specialized edge computing and designed to address rigorous security and compliance requirements, spanning use cases across government, defense sectors and manufacturing. Red Hat…

Sunnyvale: TECHz – News Desk Nokia announced the launch of its AI Networking Innovation Lab, a new center designed to drive co-innovation with AI and cloud partners and accelerate the development of next-generation networking technologies for artificial intelligence (AI) infrastructure. Located within Nokia’s Sunnyvale, California facility, the lab serves as an innovation hub where Nokia will work across advanced AI networking technologies, architectures and ecosystems with a variety of partners to help shape the future of data center networking. AI workloads are fundamentally changing how data center networks must operate. The performance, scale, and precision required to support large-scale AI…

Dubai: TECHz – News Desk As the financial services industry accelerates the adoption of artificial intelligence, resilience and trust have become essential to ensuring innovation delivers meaningful, secure outcomes at scale. Mastercard announced the launch of its startup engagement and acceleration program, Mastercard Lighthouse 2026, in the UAE, in partnership with the UAE’s Artificial Intelligence, Digital Economy and Remote Work Applications Office. The initiative connects high-potential AI and fintech startups with leading financial institutions, ecosystem partners and investors through the technology company’s global network while fast-tracking their scaling process through an intensive mentorship program, run in collaboration with global industry…

San Jose: TECHz – News Desk PayPal announced it is making PayPal USD (PYUSD) available in 70 markets worldwide in the PayPal account. This dollar-backed stablecoin enables users to send funds globally, with faster settlement and lower cost than traditional payment methods. As global commerce becomes increasingly digital, individuals and businesses are looking for faster and more seamless ways to transact across borders. Stablecoins like PYUSD help power an inclusive, fast, lower-cost, global commerce system. May Zabaneh, Senior Vice President and General Manager of Crypto, PayPal: “Consumers and businesses around the world are looking for faster, more seamless ways to…

Nairobi: TECHz – News Desk At AI Everything Kenya x GITEX Kenya, taking place from 19-21 May, global cybersecurity company, Kaspersky, talks about the current threat landscape in Kenya and the wider East Africa region, warning that the rapid development and adoption of artificial intelligence is creating new opportunities for innovation while simultaneously introducing cyberthreats for businesses and individual users. With risks varying from AI-powered social engineering campaigns and deepfake fraud to “Shadow AI” risks inside organisations, Kaspersky advises organisations to adopt clear policies, cybersecurity controls and employee education to ensure AI technologies are deployed safely and responsibly. Chris Norton,…

Abu Dhabi: TECHz – News Desk In a move that reflects the accelerating transition toward an integrated government model, the Telecommunications and Digital Government Regulatory Authority (TDRA) announced that the new version of the UAE Government’s official platform (U.ae) achieved a significant milestone, attracting more than 11 million users over the past 12 months. These results demonstrate the success of the UAE leadership’s forward-looking vision in delivering a proactive and agile government model that serves as a unified gateway, ensuring seamless and direct access to services provided by various government entities. Data also revealed that the platform recorded more than…

Dhahran: TECHz – News Desk Aramco, one of the world’s leading energy and chemicals companies, in partnership with Pasqal, a global leader in neutral-atom quantum computing, today officially inaugurated the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s first quantum computer. Aramco and Pasqal also unveiled the first commercial Quantum Computing as a Service (QCaaS) platform in the Middle East, opening a new chapter in building regional expertise and accelerating the development of quantum applications across the energy, materials and industrial sectors. Marking a major milestone in the region’s technological advancement, QCaaS enables remote cloud access for potential clients around the globe. Located at…

Las Vegas: TECHz – News Desk Dell Technologies has unveiled a major expansion of the Dell AI Factory with NVIDIA, introducing new infrastructure, data platform enhancements, and enterprise AI solutions aimed at helping organizations accelerate AI adoption and move projects from pilot stages into full-scale production. The company said the latest updates are designed to address what many enterprises now face as an “AI execution problem,” where issues around data quality, governance, infrastructure complexity, and operational costs continue to slow deployment. Dell noted that more than 5,000 customers are already deploying the Dell AI Factory, with the enhanced portfolio focused…

Abuja: TECHz – News Desk Galaxy Backbone officially commenced the “Building Africa’s Digital Foundations Together” conference in Abuja, convening delegates and digital transformation leaders from 11 African countries to strengthen collaboration around Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI), connectivity, cloud services, cybersecurity, digital identity, and inclusive digital growth across the continent. The high-level gathering, organised in collaboration with Co-Develop, Smart Africa, and MicroSave Consulting, serves as a strategic platform for African nations to exchange ideas, deepen partnerships, and accelerate the development of resilient digital ecosystems that support governance, innovation, and economic growth. In his opening remarks, the Managing Director/CEO of Galaxy Backbone,…

Cairo: TECHz – News Desk Mastercard and CIB, Egypt’s leading and largest private-sector bank, have renewed their partnership to support digital payments innovation and expand access to financial solutions in Egypt. This partnership enables Mastercard to support CIB across core digital payments capabilities and card issuance, allowing the bank to deliver secure, seamless, and efficient payment experiences for consumers and businesses. By leveraging its advanced technologies, global network, and advisory expertise, Mastercard will support CIB’s offering, strengthening digital payments while enhancing efficiency and access to advanced payment solutions. Islam Zekry, Group Chief Finance and Operations Officer and Executive Board Member,…