https://www.bizcommunity.com/137/706.html Mauritius news 15 Technology news - Mauritius https://www.bizcommunity.com/res/img/logo.gif https://www.bizcommunity.com/137/706.html en-us Mon, 06 Apr 2026 19:23:33 +0200 https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/microsofts-kerissa-varma-cyber-threats-pose-new-challenges-for-african-healthcare-systems-844783a In season two of the HBO Max medical drama The Pitt, the fictional Pittsburgh Trauma Medical Centre descends into chaos after a ransomware cyber attack on neighbouring hospitals prompts it to shut down its digital systems. This may be the plotline of an award-winning US TV drama, but it reflects the reality of the already-strained healthcare system in Africa as it adds cybersecurity to its endless list of challenges. 1-266419 Fri, 13 Mar 2026 09:28:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Technology Mauritius https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/salesforce-ceo-calls-for-ai-regulation-following-suicide-coaches-deaths-739012a Speaking at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Salesforce chief executive Marc Benioff has stated that he wants AI regulated before more people die, calling for Benioff has called for stringent government regulation of artificial intelligence, warning that AI models have become “suicide coaches” as he cited multiple deaths linked to chatbot interactions. 1-265002 Thu, 22 Jan 2026 16:04:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Technology Mauritius https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/us-tech-brands-dominate-brand-finances-2026-global-500-394188a Brand Finance’s 2026 Global 500 reinforces the scale advantage and global reach of the world’s largest digital ecosystems, with the top four spots unchanged, and US technology brands continuing to dominate the top 10. 1-264983 Thu, 22 Jan 2026 11:59:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Technology Mauritius https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/the-digital-evolution-of-safety-across-africas-critical-industries-849093a Not long ago, industrial work across Africa was defined by risk. In sectors like mining, ports, logistics and heavy manufacturing, dangerous conditions were seen as part of the job. Fatal accidents, equipment failures and human exposure to hazardous environments were often treated as operational realities rather than preventable outcomes. Today, that mindset is undergoing a fundamental shift — and at the heart of this change is the digital evolution of safety. 1-264829 Fri, 16 Jan 2026 08:03:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Technology Mauritius https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/apple-faces-new-lawsuit-over-congo-conflict-minerals-396458a A US-based advocacy group has filed a lawsuit in Washington, accusing Apple of using minerals linked to conflict and human rights abuses in the Democratic Republic of Congo and Rwanda despite the iPhone maker's denials. 1-263733 Thu, 27 Nov 2025 07:57:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Technology Mauritius https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/south-africa-ai-diagnostics-and-hearx-foundation-selected-for-turnios-2025-chat-for-health-ai-accelerator-176076a Two South African organisations have been selected to participate in Turn.io’s 2025 Chat for Health & AI Accelerator. Chosen from 400 international applications, AI Diagnostics and hearX Foundation are part of the 10 organisations that will scale AI‑enabled health services. 1-261468 Tue, 16 Sep 2025 09:05:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Technology Mauritius https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/huawei-dominates-global-wearable-market-368438a Huawei's dominance in the wearable market continues its upward trajectory, according to the quarter two report from the International Data Corporation (IDC). Huawei saw a 55.1% year-on-year increase in shipments of wrist-worn wearables during the first half of 2024, securing its position as the global leader for two consecutive quarters. Canalys data, however, puts Huawei at second behind Apple and narrowly ahead of Xiaomi. 1-251713 Thu, 12 Sep 2024 15:54:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Technology Mauritius https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/brand-finance-2024-apple-leads-microsofts-value-surges-to-340bn-on-back-of-ai-innovations-813473a Its pioneering AI innovations and their substantial impact on various industries have seen Microsoft's brand value rise by 78% to $340.4bn, while Apple has toppled Google as the world's most valuable tech brand. 1-251279 Thu, 29 Aug 2024 10:37:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Technology Mauritius https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/crowdstrike-falcon-glitch-disrupts-global-services-across-sectors-250287a A global service outage has hit businesses, media, transport and government agencies around the world, disrupting operations and causing widespread chaos. The outage is believed to be linked to a glitch in the Falcon threat-detection software developed by cybersecurity company CrowdStrike. 1-250160 Fri, 19 Jul 2024 10:33:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Technology Mauritius https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/wpp-ceo-mark-read-targeted-by-deep-fake-ai-scam-340068a Mark Read, CEO of WPP was the recent target of an artificial intelligence (AI) deep fake scam. 1-248393 Wed, 15 May 2024 09:54:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Technology Mauritius