US government takes 9,9% equity stake in Intel
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Local research seeks African solutions for AI, IP
A researcher at the University of Pretoria (UP) has been awarded a R9,6-million (CA$740 300) grant to explore how intellectual property (IP) law and policy can be harnessed to support inclusive, sustainable and development-driven AI innovation across Africa. Professor...
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SA households see increase in financial assets
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Up to 11m victims hit by Necro Trojan in Google Play
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Miscommunication hinders delivery of employee value
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Broadband Commission calls for enhanced global digital cooperation
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AI set to reshape the future of telecommunications
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AI set for $19,9trn economic impact
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Wave 2 Copilot gives Microsoft the collaboration edge
Microsoft introduced a series of generative AI (GenAI) based office productivity tools at the recent “Microsoft 365 Copilot: Wave 2” event, strengthening its position in the team collaboration space. Although Microsoft is playing catch-up with some of the capabilities...
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Cyberattacks the ‘second pandemic’ threatening businesses
After a year in which the Covid-19 pandemic ravaged the world, there's a new cyber-pandemic threatening South African businesses - and the consequences could be just as deadly, as cyber hackers find new ways to attack companies' critical data and information. Speaking...
Vodacom contributes R10m to combat GBV
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Synthesis adds AWS Security Competency
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SA’s Skynamo acquires UK mobile sales app mSeller
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2021 trends in cybersecurity
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Ransomware will be used to sow chaos
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Microsoft unveils employee experience platform
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Technical agronomist joins Aerobotics to train AI
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Altron appoints human capital executive
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