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Hygiene
Cybersecurity

Good Cyber Hygiene Seen Vital In Protecting US Infrastructure

Arnold Pinto
Call Made For Robust Cybersecurity Practices America’s Director of National Intelligence, Avril D. Haines, a key figure in the ongoing battle to protect America’s critical infrastructure from cyber threats, has underscored the importance of good cyber hygiene as a significant deterrent against adversary interference. Her testimony before the Senate Armed Services Committee
German
Aviation

IATA Criticises Increase In German Aviation Taxes

Arnold Pinto
Warns Of Economic And Environmental Consequences In a stern rebuke to the German government, the International Air Transport Association (IATA) has criticised the recent surge in aviation taxes, cautioning against its detrimental impact on the German economy and environmental sustainability efforts. Effective May 1, 2024, German levies on air travel soared by 19%, ranging
Centre
Cybersecurity Tech

Acronis Unveils Its Cyber Cloud Data Centre In Dubai

Amidst Surging Demand For Cyber Protection Acronis, the Boston-based global leader in cyber protection, has launched its Cyber Cloud data centre in Dubai, the commercial and tourism capital of the United Arab Emirates (UAE). Like in Istanbul, Turkey, and Tel Aviv, Israel, the new data centre delivers secure, reliable cybersecurity solutions for the Middle East […]
Mantra
Business Web 3.0

Mantra Launches Incubator At Dubai World Trade Centre

Arnold Pinto
In Collaboration With Virtuzone Mantra, a leading player in the Real World Asset (RWA) tokenisation sector, has unveiled its latest initiative, the inauguration of an incubation programme at the Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC). This announcement follows an $11 million funding round spearheaded by Shorooq Partners, underscoring Mantra’s commitment to fostering
Breast
Health

New Study Finds Healthcare Sector Failing Breast Cancer Patients

Arnold Pinto
Report Unveils Inequalities And Hidden Struggles A new report has shed light on the stark realities faced by individuals living with breast cancer, highlighting pervasive inequalities and overlooked suffering within the global healthcare landscape. Led by Professor Charlotte Coles from the University of Cambridge, the Lancet Commission presents a comprehensive analysis of
XMachines
Tech

XMachines Features On Shark Tank India

ICRISAT Celebrates Success Of Agriculture Entity XMachines, a robotics and AI company nurtured at the International Crops Research Institute for the Semi-Arid Tropics (ICRISAT), has achieved a significant milestone by showcasing its cutting-edge technology on Shark Tank India. The company’s innovative approach to agriculture, supported by ICRISAT’s incubation
Eye
Health Tech

GPT-4 Outperforms Doctors In Assessing Eye Problems

Arnold Pinto
University Of Cambridge Study Reports The University of Cambridge has conducted a groundbreaking study that reveals the artificial intelligence (AI) model GPT-4 surpasses non-specialist doctors in accurately assessing eye problems and providing recommendations. The research represents a significant advancement in integrating AI into healthcare, particularly in
human
Health

Interspecies Competition Shaped Ancient Human Evolution

Arnold Pinto
New Research Challenges Conventional Wisdom A groundbreaking study published in Nature Ecology & Evolution has unveiled startling revelations about the intricate dynamics of interspecies competition and its profound impact on ancient humans’ evolutionary trajectory. Led by Dr Laura van Holstein, a biological anthropologist at the University of Cambridge, the
250
Automotive

Toyota Launches The All-New 2024 Land Cruiser 250

Arnold Pinto
Blending Heritage With Modernity In the realm of off-road prowess, Toyota’s Land Cruiser has long reigned supreme, etching its name in the annals of automotive history with over 70 years of unrivalled strength and reliability. By unveiling the all-new 2024 Land Cruiser 250, Toyota continues its legacy of crafting vehicles capable of conquering the harshest […]
Skyrocket
Business Tech

GenAI Smartphone Shipments To Skyrocket By 2027

Arnold Pinto
Installed Base To Surpass One-billion Mark A dramatic surge in GenAI smartphone shipments is forecasted, with a fourfold increase by 2027, totalling a staggering 550 million units. These estimations by Counterpoint Research, detailed in the forthcoming report GenAI Smartphone Shipments and Insights, mark a significant advancement from Counterpoint’s earlier forecasts
Prize
Banking Tech

$10,000 Prize Offered For Best AI Article

PR News Desk
Contest Closes On August 20, 2024 Artificial Intelligence Journey – a major online conference in artificial intelligence (AI) technologies – has initiated a call for papers in AI and machine learning (ML), inviting researchers to compete for a $10,000 prize from Sberbank for the best article. The contest seeks to publish critical contributions in a special […]
Red
Defence & Security

Italy Assumes Command Of Red Sea Task Force

Arnold Pinto
Poland Becomes CMF’s 42nd Member The United States Navy has handed over command of Combined Task Force (CTF) 153 to the Italian Navy during a formal change of command ceremony at the Combined Maritime Forces (CMF) headquarters in Manama, Bahrain. Italian Navy Capt. Roberto Messina officially assumed command from US Navy Capt. David Coles on […]
Mano
Banking

Mano Bank’s Cybersecurity Strategy Pays Off

PR News Desk
Bank Migrated To .Bank Domain In 2019 As the spectre of cyber threats looms, financial institutions globally are doubling on efforts to fortify their defences and safeguard sensitive financial data. Statistics paint a grim picture, with over 254 million records compromised in 2022 and a staggering 64% surge in ransomware attacks witnessed in 2023 compared […]
Cholera
Health

WHO Grants Prequalification To New Oral Cholera Vaccine

New Hope Against The Disease The World Health Organization (WHO) has granted prequalification to a new oral vaccine for cholera, marking a pivotal development in global health. The inactivated oral vaccine Euvichol-S received the WHO’s stamp of approval on April 12, 2024. Its simplified formulation promises to scale up production capacity rapidly. Dr Rogerio Gaspar,