CSC Adds .BRAND Advisory and Domain Security Services to CrowdStrike Marketplace through Expanded Partnership

CSC Adds .BRAND Advisory and Domain Security Services to CrowdStrike Marketplace through Expanded Partnership

CSC, the world’s leading enterprise-class domain registrar and online brand protection provider, today announced that its .BRAND services are now available on the CrowdStrike Marketplace. Building on CSC’s existing integration with the CrowdStrike Falcon® platform, this new listing provides enterprises with advanced domain advisory and security support to help them navigate the ICANN New gTLD…

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Airbnb evolves into all-in-one travel platform with hotel bookings and in-app services

Airbnb evolves into all-in-one travel platform with hotel bookings and in-app services

Continuing its decade-long evolution beyond traditional home sharing, Airbnb has announced a major platform expansion designed to transform its application into an all-encompassing travel concierge. Starting this summer, the company will introduce a suite of localized travel utilities, including airport transit, baggage logistics, vehicle rentals, and most notably, the native integration of independent hotel bookings….

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Paratus launches Starlink-powered connectivity for Africa’s essential services

Paratus launches Starlink-powered connectivity for Africa’s essential services

Pan-African telecommunications operator Paratus Group has announced that the launch of Paratus Essential Access to deliver priority connectivity to communities and emergency services across Africa. Essential services help communities thrive and flourish, but without connectivity, they cannot operate. Paratus Group is addressing this challenge head-on with their launch of Paratus Essential Access, a solution designed…

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Road safety readiness: Altron HealthTech partner Promed24 gears up for busy Easter weekend, adds primary healthcare to its services

Road safety readiness: Altron HealthTech partner Promed24 gears up for busy Easter weekend, adds primary healthcare to its services

Road safety readiness: Altron HealthTech partner Promed24 gears up for busy Easter weekend, adds primary healthcare to its services. South Africa’s roads are notoriously busy over the Easter season, which unfortunately makes this a high-risk period for increased road traffic accidents. Promed24 – a specialist in emergency care (EC) unit management – has prepared for…

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Apple plans to open Siri to rival AI services

Apple plans to open Siri to rival AI services

Apple plans to open its Siri voice assistant to rival AI services beyond its current partnership with ChatGPT, according to a report. The move, expected as part of Apple’s iOS 27 update, would allow third-party AI apps to integrate directly with Siri, allowing users to route queries to services such as Google’s Gemini or Anthropic’s…

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Delta suspends specialty services for congressional members amid shutdown-driven TSA delays

Delta suspends specialty services for congressional members amid shutdown-driven TSA delays

Delta Air Lines has cut off special services for members of Congress at airports, as the industry continues to feel the effects of the government’s failure to pay Transportation Security Administration workers. On Tuesday morning, Delta issued a statement saying it would temporarily suspend specialty services for members of Congress “due to the impact on…

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Gartner predicts surge in AI-powered public services

Gartner predicts surge in AI-powered public services

Globally, governments are rapidly deploying AI agents to automate public services. (Image source: 123RF) At least 80% of governments will deploy artificial intelligence (AI) agents to automate routine decision-making, enhancing efficiency and service delivery by 2028. This is according to market research firm Gartner, which highlights a growing shift toward digital governance, where AI-powered systems…

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Postbank becomes licensed financial services provider

Postbank becomes licensed financial services provider

Communications and digital technologies deputy minister Mondli Gungubele. (Image source: GCIS) Postbank has been registered as a licensed financial services provider with the Financial Sector Conduct Authority. The licence, issued under the Financial Advisory and Intermediary Services Act, authorises Postbank to provide financial advice and intermediary services relating to financial products within a regulated framework….

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