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Klarna now available at checkout on Apple Pay in Canada
What happened: Klarna launches Apple Pay integration for Canadian users Klarna, the AI-powered global payments network and shopping assistant, announces its availability for Apple Pay users in Canada, enabling seamless checkout options online and in-app for iPhone and iPad users…
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Mynt fintech lands $23M for spend management tech
What happened: Mynt’s expansion in fintech services Swedish spend management fintech Mynt has successfully closed a €22 million ($23 million) Series B funding round, significantly increasing the company’s valuation to approximately €175 million. Led by Vor Capital with…
Global Cloud Services Trends
What is cloud security?
Cloud security is a collection of measures and strategies designed to protect data, applications, and infrastructure in cloud environments. As businesses increasingly adopt cloud computing to improve efficiency and scalability, securing cloud-based assets has become critical.…
Global Cloud Services
Ex-Ava Labs leader’s anti-framework shakes up crypto
What happened: Former Ava Labs exec reveals ‘Commonware’ framework Patrick O’Grady, a former Ava Labs executive, revealed the “Commonware” framework. According to software developer Patrick O’Grady, Commonware raised $9 million from venture capital firms Haun Ventures and…
Companies
What is a DDoS attack?
What is a DDoS? DDoS, or Distributed Denial-of-Service, attacks represent one of the most formidable types of cyber assaults where the primary goal is to disrupt the normal operations of a targeted server, service, or network. Unlike traditional Denial-of-Service (DoS) attacks…
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Instagram and Facebook back online after Meta outages
What happened: Instagram and Facebook are back online Over 22,000 people reported issues with Facebook on Wednesday evening(December 11) and over 18,000 struggled to use WhatsApp, according to outage-tracking site Downdetector. Problems with the apps were reported in the UK…
Global Cloud Services
Understanding the Internet’s core and its role in digital innovation
What happened The Internet is a global network of interconnected systems that enables seamless communication and innovation. It serves as a platform for global connectivity, allowing systems worldwide to interact regardless of technology or vendor. The core of the Internet…
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Brighty secures $10M to expand crypto payments across Europe
What happened: Brighty secures $10M for expansion Brighty, a Swiss-based fintech firm specialising in crypto payments, has raised $10 million from Futurecraft Ventures to expand its services in Europe and the UK. Known for combining traditional digital banking features with…
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Nevada adopts blockchain to secure elections
What happened: Blockchain tech bolsters Nevada’s election certification process. Nevada Secretary of State Francisco Aguilar announced the adoption of blockchain technology for the state’s electoral certification process on Dec. 10. The decision aims to enhance transparency and…
Global Institutional
Augmented Reality (AR) in IT: Beyond gaming
Augmented Reality (AR) is one of the most revolutionary technologies of the modern era. While its association with gaming, notably through experiences like Pokémon Go, has driven mainstream awareness, its applications in the IT sector have grown far beyond entertainment. From…
Europe and Middle East National Telecom
Telefonica: Tailored solutions for a hyperconnected future
What happened: Telefonica Global Solutions shapes connectivity for the future At Capacity Europe 2024, Mario Di Paolo, Head of NaaS and Mobile Products at Telefonica Global Solutions, spoke with Saf Malik, Senior Reporter at Capacity Media, about Telefonica’s role in shaping the…
North America Institutional Trends
Klar expands into B2B with Tribal acquisition in Mexico
What happened: Klar’s strategic expansion into B2B payments Mexican digital bank Klar has announced the acquisition of key assets from Tribal, a B2B payments and financing platform. This strategic move allows Klar to expand its services beyond consumer banking and tap into…
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Norway’s Vipps debuts world’s first Apple Pay rival for iPhones
What happened: Norway’s Vipps as Apple Pay rival Norwegian payment service Vipps has made history by launching the world’s first competing tap-to-pay solution to Apple Pay on iPhones. Following an agreement between Apple and European regulators to open up NFC technology to third…
Global Cloud Services Trends
What is a firewall?
In today’s interconnected world, the importance of cybersecurity cannot be overstated. With data breaches, malware, and other cyber threats on the rise, safeguarding sensitive information and systems is a priority for individuals and organizations alike. At the heart of these…
Global Cloud Services Trends
What is a network communication protocol?
In the world of networking, a network communication protocol is an essential set of rules that govern how devices on a network communicate with each other. Whether you’re browsing the internet, transferring files, or sending emails, a communication protocol ensures data is…
Global Cloud Services Trends
How changing IP addresses impacts web performance and security
Millions of websites and services are accessed every day, making web performance and security crucial. A key factor influencing both is the IP address—the unique identifier assigned to each device or server on the internet. Changes to these addresses can significantly affect…
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Wire 3 to expand Florida fibre network with $115M
What happened: Wire 3 raises funds for Florida fibre expansion Wire 3 has secured a $115 million credit facility, led by Woodforest National Bank, CIBC, and JPMorgan, with Axiom Bank also participating. This funding will support the expansion of its fibre-optic network across…
Global Cloud Services Trends
What is network architecture?
Definition and different type of network architecture Network architecture serves as the blueprint for how devices, services, and protocols interact to create efficient and secure communication systems. This structural and logical design ensures resource sharing and data flow…
North America Cloud Services Trends
Nscale secures $155m in series A funding to enhance Al
What happened: Nscale boosts AI infrastructure funding AI hyperscaler Nscale has successfully raised $155 million in an oversubscribed Series A funding round, led by Sandton Capital Partners and supported by Kestrel, Bluesky Asset Management, and Florence Capital. This…
Global Institutional
El Salvador eases bitcoin requirement to unlock IMF loans
El Salvador adjusts its bitcoin policy to secure $3 billion in loans.