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· May 20

Delta can sue CrowdStrike over computer outage that caused 7,000 canceled flights

A major IT outage on July 19, 2024, caused by a defective update from CrowdStrike’s Falcon software, disrupted operations for over 8 million Microsoft Windows-based computers worldwide, including critical airline systems at Delta Air Lines. Delta sued CrowdStrike, alleging gross negligence and fraud due to the faulty update that led...
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Dailymaverick.co
· May 8

NSFAS grilled at Parliament’s higher education committee briefing

NSFAS is facing significant operational challenges, including unresolved ICT system issues and delays in payments to landlords managing student accommodation. Parliament’s higher education committee criticized NSFAS for non-payment, unnecessary spending, and reliance on service providers charging commissions, which has led to student evictions and financial strain on landlords. NSFAS has...
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Education