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Hamilton Spectator
22-05-2025
- Business
- Hamilton Spectator
Powering South Africa's IoT Future: Friendly Technologies and Altron Enable Secure, Scalable Device Management for Any Industry
FOREST HILLS, N.Y., May 22, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The Internet of Things is gaining serious momentum in Africa—and now, with a strengthened alliance between Friendly Technologies and Altron Digital Business, scalable, secure IoT device management is more accessible than ever before. Friendly Technologies, a global leader in IoT and device management platforms, is expanding its enterprise-grade One-IoT Platform across Southern Africa, building on its successful relationship with Altron, a leading South African systems integrator. The expansion will empower utilities, cities, and enterprises to deploy and manage IoT at scale—with less friction and more flexibility. Originally launched in 2019 to bring Friendly's CPE Management to telcos in the region, the partnership now levels up to support cross-industry digital transformation—from smart utilities and industrial automation to connected health and public infrastructure. 'We have received excellent support from Friendly Technologies, and they are always willing to walk the extra mile in supporting the local team,' explains Charles Adams, Practice Lead Smart Industrial Solutions at Altron Digital Business. 'Their One-IoT platform brings unmatched flexibility and reliability to our IoT portfolio.' With multi-tenant architecture, open APIs, and protocol-agnostic support—including TR-069/TR-369, MQTT, and LwM2M—One-IoT makes it easy for service providers and enterprises to: 'Altron brings deep local knowledge and trusted customer relationships. Together, we're helping South African businesses take control of their digital infrastructure—without complexity,' said Dror Braunstein, VP Sales at Friendly Technologies. Already in use by over 300 companies worldwide—including Orange, Reliance Jio, and Coca-Cola—Friendly's One-IoT Platform is accelerating time-to-market, reducing operational headaches, and unlocking new value from connected devices. About Friendly Technologies Friendly Technologies is a global pioneer in unified device and IoT management. Our One-IoT, Wi-Fi, and Unified Device Management platforms support millions of devices across any protocol, enabling rapid, secure, and scalable deployments. From predictive maintenance and QoE monitoring tto real-time analytics and automation, Friendly empowers service providers to reduce churn, streamline operations, and elevate the digital experience. About Altron Digital Business Altron Digital Business, part of the Altron Group, is a South African leader in IoT, cloud, and digital transformation solutions. With a footprint across Africa, Altron helps public and private sector organizations modernize operations, enhance service delivery, and unlock business growth through cutting-edge technology integration. Contact:
Roya News
19-03-2025
- Business
- Roya News
Google agrees to pay $28 million discrimination claim settlement
Google agreed to a settlement of USD 28 million in response to a lawsuit alleging that the company provided preferential pay and career advancement opportunities to white and Asian employees over those from other ethnic backgrounds. This settlement was announced by a law firm representing the claimants. The tech giant confirmed that it had 'reached a resolution' regarding the case but firmly rejected the allegations made against it. The lawsuit, filed in 2021 by former employee Ana Cantu, claimed that workers from Hispanic, Latino, Native American, and other backgrounds were offered lower starting salaries and job levels compared to their white and Asian counterparts. Judge Charles Adams of the Santa Clara County Superior Court in California has granted preliminary approval for the settlement. The case cited a leaked internal document purportedly showing that employees from certain ethnic backgrounds reported receiving lower compensation for performing similar work. Cantu's legal team argued that using prior salaries to determine starting pay and job levels perpetuated existing disparities based on race and ethnicity. The class action lawsuit encompasses at least 6,632 individuals who worked at Google between Feb. 15, 2018, and Dec. 31, 2024, according to Reuters. Cathy Coble, one of the attorneys representing the plaintiffs, commended the 'bravery of both the diverse and ally Googlers who self-reported their pay and leaked that data to the media.' She emphasized, 'Suspected pay inequity is too easily concealed without this kind of collective action from employees.' In its statement, Google denied any discriminatory practices, asserting, 'We reached a resolution, but continue to disagree with the allegations that we treated anyone differently, and remain committed to paying, hiring, and leveling all employees fairly.'
The Guardian
19-03-2025
- Business
- The Guardian
Google to pay $28m to settle claims it favoured white and Asian employees
Google has agreed to pay $28m (£22m) to settle a class action lawsuit claiming that it favoured white and Asian employees by paying them more and putting them on higher career tracks than other workers. The accord with Google, a unit of Alphabet, won preliminary approval last week from Judge Charles Adams of the Santa Clara county superior court in California. He called the settlement fair, reasonable and 'a good result for the class' of at least 6,632 Google employees in California between 15 February 2018 and 31 December 2024. A Google spokesperson confirmed the settlement on Tuesday, but added: 'We continue to disagree with the allegations that we treated anyone differently, and remain committed to paying, hiring and levelling all employees fairly.' The lawsuit was led by Ana Cantu, who identifies as Mexican and racially Indigenous, on behalf of employees from Hispanic, Latino, Indigenous, Native American and other minority backgrounds at Google. Cantu claimed she performed exemplary work over seven years in Google's people operations and cloud departments, yet languished at the same job level while white and Asian peers got extra pay and promotions. She alleged the California-based company put white and Asian employees in higher job 'levels' than other employees, even for the same work, and withheld raises and promotions from those who complained. Cantu argued Google's actions violated the California Equal Pay Act. She left Google in September 2021. Net settlement proceeds total $20.4m, after deducting $7m for legal fees, penalties tied to Cantu's claim under California's Private Attorneys General Act, and other costs. Adams scheduled a hearing in September to consider final settlement approval. Cantu's lawyers did not immediately respond on Tuesday to requests for comment.
