Zindi Supports Cassava Technologies with 85 K Zindians to showcase African AI innovation

Zindi Supports Cassava Technologies with 85 K Zindians to showcase African AI innovation

Dubai, UAE May 5th, 2025 – Zindi, the leading professional network for data scientists and AI developers in emerging markets, is pleased to announce that it has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Cassava Technologies, a global technology leader of African heritage, to deliver artificial intelligence (AI) solutions and GPU-as-a-Service (GPUaas) across the African continent. This partnership represents a significant step in accelerating digital … Continue reading Zindi Supports Cassava Technologies with 85 K Zindians to showcase African AI innovation

Are AI Chatbots Surging Ahead of Search Engines?

Are AI Chatbots Surging Ahead of Search Engines?

The way people search for information online is undergoing a rapid transformation. While Google remains the dominant entry point to the web, AI chatbots such as ChatGPT, Claude, and Perplexity are quickly emerging as serious alternatives. New data compiled by digital marketing firm OneLittleWeb shows that while chatbot usage has soared over the past year, it still lags far behind traditional search engines in terms … Continue reading Are AI Chatbots Surging Ahead of Search Engines?

Reigniting an Open, Bold & Collaborative European Digital Economy Amidst €200bn AI Ambitions

Reigniting an Open, Bold & CollaborativeEuropean Digital Economy Amidst €200bn AI Ambitions

Berlin, Germany – 17 April 2025: With landmark initiatives announced to forge new frontiers in Europe’s digital sovereignty, including the €200bn AI pledge and unprecedented emphasis on quantum, cloud, semiconductors and data storage, a sense of urgency is sweeping across the continent to reimagine the status quo and reshape critical tech infrastructures. Perfectly timed to harness Europe’s inherent innovation prowess and catapult its position among … Continue reading Reigniting an Open, Bold & CollaborativeEuropean Digital Economy Amidst €200bn AI Ambitions

World Bank Group

Europe and Central Asia: Accelerate Growth through Entrepreneurship, Technology Adoption, and Innovation

Press Release – WASHINGTON, April 23, 2025—Economic growth in the developing economies of the Europe and Central Asia region is likely to slow, says the World Bank’s Economic Update for the region, released today. Regional growth is now expected at 2.5% in 2025-26 owing to weaker external demand and a slowdown in Russia. In 2024, growth across the region stabilized at 3.6% buoyed by private consumption and supported by robust … Continue reading Europe and Central Asia: Accelerate Growth through Entrepreneurship, Technology Adoption, and Innovation

Broadband upgrade for Scotland remote locations.

Scotland’s most remote towns and villages get huge broadband upgrade as UK government vows to end digital exclusion plight

Around 65,000 Scottish homes and businesses, including many in some of the most isolated areas of the United Kingdom, will receive access to fast, reliable broadband. From: Department for Science, Innovation and Technology, Building Digital UK, The Scottish Government and Sir Chris Bryant MP Published1 May 2025 – Around 65,000 Scottish homes and businesses, including many in some of the most isolated areas of the United Kingdom, will receive … Continue reading Scotland’s most remote towns and villages get huge broadband upgrade as UK government vows to end digital exclusion plight

Accelerating India: TCS Launches Next-Gen Capabilities to Power the Country’s Ambitions toward Leadership in Deep-Tech

Accelerating India: TCS Launches Next-Gen Capabilities to Power the Country’s Ambitions toward Leadership in Deep-Tech

Press Release – MUMBAI, APRIL 24, 2025: Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) (BSE: 532540, NSE: TCS), a global leader in IT services, consulting, and business solutions, is doubling down on its commitment to India’s digital growth, with the launch of three India-focused offerings that are sovereign by design, secure by default, and sustainable for the future. Designed to accelerate India’s AI-led transformation, TCS has launched TCS SovereignSecureTM Cloud, TCS DigiBOLTTM, and … Continue reading Accelerating India: TCS Launches Next-Gen Capabilities to Power the Country’s Ambitions toward Leadership in Deep-Tech

NCAA and Genius Sports Expand Partnership Through 2032

LONDON – The National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) and Genius Sports Limited (NYSE: GENI) have announced a significant extension of their long-term partnership, reinforcing their shared commitment to innovation, transparency, and the integrity of college athletics. Under the expanded agreement, Genius Sports has been appointed as the exclusive distributor of official NCAA data to licensed sportsbooks for all post-season tournaments, including March Madness, through 2032. … Continue reading NCAA and Genius Sports Expand Partnership Through 2032

ISG

Rapid Adoption of AI Reshapes Industrial Operations Landscape in Europe

Digital and AI capabilities could modernize the entire product development lifecycle, ISG Provider Lens™ report says Press Release – Apr 25, 2025 – LONDON – Europe is embracing digital engineering advancements faster than other regions, with more industries scaling Industry 4.0 initiatives and leveraging physical experience and digital intelligence capabilities to transform their workplaces and create customized experiences for end users, according to a new … Continue reading Rapid Adoption of AI Reshapes Industrial Operations Landscape in Europe

From Kericho to the Cloud: How One Kenyan Girl Climbed to the Top of Africa’s Data Science Ladder

From Kericho to the Cloud: How One Kenyan Girl Climbed to the Top of Africa’s Data Science Ladder

In the early morning chill of Kenya’s tea growing zone of Kericho, a young girl named Gladys Chepkurui would embark on a five-kilometer trek to her primary school. The journey was often under relentless rain, her books soaked, and sometimes her stomach empty.  Her family, subsistence farmers in the rural village of Sirich, struggled to make ends meet, and there were times when even a … Continue reading From Kericho to the Cloud: How One Kenyan Girl Climbed to the Top of Africa’s Data Science Ladder