New phishing threat uses fake HR updates
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AI could improve accuracy of Earth-observing satellites
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Intel Xeon accelerates GenAI workloads with Aible
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AMD expands AI solutions with Silo AI acquisition
AMD has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Silo AI, the largest private AI lab in Europe, in an all-cash transaction valued at approximately $665-million. The agreement is part of the company's strategy to deliver end-to-end AI solutions based on open standards...
Tech layoffs exceed 100 000 since the start of the year
With most tech companies considering layoffs necessary to realign their organisational structure and priorities in preparation for future advancements, more than 100 000 employees in the sector have been culled since the beginning of the year, says research group...
Healthy growth forecast for mobile identity management
The global mobile identity management (MIM) market will reach $16,97-billion by 2030 and grow at a CAGR of 26,8% from 2024 to 2030, according to a new report by Grand View Research. Mobile identity management solutions are becoming increasingly important as more...
DPWI a ‘soft target’ for hackers
The R300-million that is known to have been stolen from the Department of Public Works and Infrastructure could be the tip of the iceberg, with the organisation a "soft target" for cybercriminals. That's the word from Dean Macpherson, minister of public works and...
How countries stack up on GenAI implementation and usage
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GenAI improves project management
A new report from Project Management Institute (PMI) explores how high adopters of GenAI (or "trailblazers") are leading the charge in embracing GenAI, unlocking performance enhancements, advancing GenAI adoption, and sharing their learnings to propel business...
Economic activity slackens in June
The BankservAfrica Economic Transactions Index (BETI), measuring the value of all electronic interbank transactions processed by BankservAfrica at seasonally adjusted real prices, moderated in June. Still, economic growth for the second quarter is expected to be in...
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The shift to remote working for start-ups
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Compliance: What’s key over the next three months?
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The network is vital, but keep it simple
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Don’t let unstructured data leave your business in the dark
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UX should help shape valuable minimum viable products
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SA lags in attaining the gold standard in healthcare
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