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9 IT skills where expertise pays the most

CIO

It enables developers to create consistent virtual environments to run applications, while also allowing them to create more scalable and secure applications via portable containers. SaaS skills are vital to companies offering these services, which have grown more popular with mobile devices.

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How Ryan Reynolds and Mint Mobile worked without becoming the joke

TechCrunch

It’s been a little over a year since Ryan Reynolds bought a majority stake in Mint Mobile, a deal that has already had a dramatic impact on the the MVNO (mobile virtual network operator). It’s hard to imagine a string of words in the English language less sexy than, “mobile virtual network operator.”

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ADIB-Egypt announces 1 billion EGP digital transformation plan

CIO

From the launch of its mobile banking app in 2020 to the enhancement of its internet banking services, ADIB-Egypt has consistently focused on providing convenient, secure, and user-friendly digital banking solutions. In recent years, ADIB-Egypt has already made substantial strides in integrating technology into its operations.

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a16z, Avenir and Google back South African mobile games publisher Carry1st in $20M round

TechCrunch

The company started as a game studio where it conceptualized, developed (from system designs to artwork and engineering), and launched mobile games. Shortly after closing its Series A round, Carry1st launched its online marketplace for virtual goods. L-R: Tinotenda Mundangepfupfu, Lucy Hoffman and Cordel Robbin-Coker.

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NFTs could bridge video games and the fashion industry

TechCrunch

Non-fungible tokens (NFTs) offer new ways for consumers to collect, wear and trade fashion online, and now that most fashion shows have scaled back or gone virtual , they may become an important tool for the industry. In December 2020, NFT startup Enjin partnered with Netherlands-based fashion house The Fabricant on a virtual collection.

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mPharma, a telehealth pioneer out of Ghana, gets physical with 100 virtual centers across Africa

TechCrunch

The potential for telehealth across Africa is vast and promising as mobile connectivity deepens, and innovations that could potentially bridge the doctor-patient ratio gap increase according to a Deloitte report. This is what makes mPharma’s telemedicine unique,” Rockson told TechCrunch. We currently have five centers open.

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10 Key Trends of Digital Transformation in Healthcare in 2022

OTS Solutions

There has been a tremendous impact on the advancement and accessibility of healthcare technology through Internet of Things (IoT) devices, wearable gadgets, and real-time medical data monitoring. Just a decade ago, the use of augmented and virtual reality in healthcare was deemed science fiction. IoMT and wearable technology.