PingCAP's recent collaboration with Microsoft Azure marks a significant milestone in the evolution of distributed SQL databases, particularly with the introduction of TiDB Cloud Dedicated in public preview on Azure. This partnership aims to provide enterprises with a robust, scalable, and fully...
In a significant move to bolster West Africa's digital transformation, Tier 5 Technologies, a prominent enterprise IT and cloud services provider in the region, has announced a strategic partnership with MongoDB, a leading global database platform. This collaboration aims to modernize...
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The banking halls of Lagos and the glass-walled offices of Yaba’s digital city have long buzzed with Nigeria’s signature spirit of innovation. Yet the country’s surging fintech sector faces a turning point as the twin imperatives of global competitiveness and regulatory compliance collide with...
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In a significant shift for digital payments, Google Wallet will drop support for PayPal accounts in the United States effective June 13, and users must act promptly to avoid disruption in their daily transactions. This move, recently confirmed by both official Google statements and technology...
Chargebacks911, a global leader in chargeback management and digital trust, has announced a pivotal leadership appointment: Donald Kossmann joins the company as Chief Technology Officer. This move, coming on the heels of a rigorous and extended search, signals a new era in the company’s...
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Egypt’s fintech landscape is undergoing a significant transformation, marked recently by the high-profile collaboration between Fawry, Microsoft, and KlayyTech aimed squarely at the needs of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). With Egypt’s digital economy charting remarkable growth, the...
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Apple, Klarna, Microsoft, and emerging AI technologies continue to reshape the landscape of business technology with moves that combine strategic pricing, innovative partnerships, security imperatives, and digital transformation powered by artificial intelligence. This week’s developments...
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Vietnam’s leading telecom titans have apparently decided to join forces—with less the flair of superheroes and more the seriousness of a boardroom agreement—to untangle the thorny mess that is digital safety. MobiFone, Viettel, and VNPT, three names as familiar to Vietnamese mobile users as...
1. Postcards from the Future: Amazon Executives Land in Larnaca
At 07:18 on a sun‑splashed Tuesday, a handful of Amazon vice‑presidents slipped past the duty‑free feta displays at Larnaca International. No corporate banners, no marching band—just discreet AWS logos on aluminium water bottles and...
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1. “Kalimera, Mr Bezos!” – The headline that almost was
If you had wandered through Larnaca Airport on Tuesday morning you might have walked straight past them: a discreet Amazon delegation shuffling carry‑ons emblazoned with a subtle AWS logo. No orchestra, no ribbon‑cutting—just a handful of...
In Q1 2025, corporate venture capital exits surged dramatically, with the number of corporate-backed startup exits reaching heights last seen in 2022. The venture capital (VC) landscape, already renowned for its bold acquisitions and strategic investments, witnessed not only a rise in frequency...
Architecht’s innovative leap, leveraging Microsoft’s Azure OpenAI Service, is rewriting the rules of prototype development in financial technology and cybersecurity. This bold move combines robust cloud-native architectures with cutting-edge artificial intelligence to transform digital product...
In a significant move that could redefine the landscape of artificial intelligence, Microsoft is joining forces with Swiss start-up Inait to commercialize cutting-edge digital brain technology. This collaboration, announced on March 18, aims to blend decades of research with today’s...
Buckle up, WindowsForum enthusiasts, because this tech partnership announcement between Euroclear, a global player in financial market infrastructure, and Microsoft seems to be the next big thing in the fintech world. While we'll focus on the tech-centric aspects of this seven-year strategic...
In a bold leap toward the future of digital banking, LOLC Technologies Limited, a key subsidiary of the diversified conglomerate LOLC Group, has announced a game-changing partnership with Microsoft. This collaboration centers around integrating Microsoft Azure, the tech giant’s cloud platform...
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It’s no secret, retirement planning hasn’t always been sunshine and rainbows—paper trails, manual processes, and endless waiting have plagued the Individual Retirement Account (IRA) world. But in a blockbuster move, GROUPIRA, a fintech trailblazer, has officially entered the chat with nothing...
Ah, partnerships. They’re the bread and butter of the modern tech world, and when banking meets cloud computing, magic tends to follow. ClearBank and Microsoft Azure have stepped into the spotlight once again, renewing a seven-year partnership that began in 2017. But this isn’t just a handshake...