World
Oxford suspends research funding from Huawei
Oxford University is suspending research grants and funding donations from Huawei amid growing security concerns about the Chinese firm’s telecommunication technology.
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Investment
TSMC’s dismal outlook muddies picture for iPhone demand
The company has forecast quarterly revenue sharply below projections, underscoring the deepening slowdown in both iPhone sales and the global economy.
World
Huawei faces probe over alleged IP theft
US authorities are investigating the Chinese technology giant for allegedly stealing trade secrets from US partner companies like T-Mobile US, according to people familiar with the matter.
In-depth
The US case against Huawei is getting real
An investigation by federal authorities into the possible theft of trade secrets by Huawei could give even more weight to a US campaign against the Chinese company.
Cloud computing
Microsoft right not to rush the launch of SA data centres: IDC
Microsoft is right not to rush the launch of two Azure data centres in South Africa, because if problems crop up it could tarnish the company’s reputation among local customers, according to International Data Corp.
Fintech
WorldRemit enters SA market as it eyes possible listing
WorldRemit, a UK company that specialises in money transfers into Africa, plans a new funding round in the next six months ahead of a potential initial public offering or buyout.
Sections
Huawei founder breaks years of silence amid US attacks
Ren Zhengfei, the billionaire founder of Huawei Technologies, broke a years-long silence as his technology empire faces its biggest crisis over three decades of existence.
Consumer electronics
Samsung ‘unfolds’ Galaxy smartphone hype ahead of grand unveiling
Samsung Electronics is building up to the launch of its latest Galaxy smartphone in February with billboards teasing its big unveiling event.
In-depth
Huawei’s Poland crisis threatens to intensify spying concerns
Huawei cut loose a sales director arrested in Poland on suspicion of espionage, moving swiftly to distance itself from a case that may crystallise fears the telecommunications giant helps Beijing spy on Western governments.
Consumer electronics
Apple needs to imagine its post-iPhone future
It is increasingly clear that the company’s base of loyal users isn’t an inexhaustible resource from whom it can forever extract a rent through its services offerings