Cloud security report exposes dangerous blind spots
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AI, quantum, neurotechnology could unlock brain-machine interface
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El Niño saw global sea levels spike in 2023
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Global PC monitor market returns to growth
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AI, security, sustainability the major IT modernisation drivers
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Technology and data are Africa’s most in-demand skills
The need for agility, cost flexibility, and access to critical skills became increasingly important in the 2023 talent landscape. As a result, Outsized, an on-demand talent platform that operates in Africa, the Middle East and Asia-Pacific, has seen a surge of demand...
R2,2bn shopping boost expected this Easter
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Internet shutdowns cost the world economy $50bn
Last year, almost 750-million people worldwide were affected by government-caused Internet blockages and shutdowns. By controlling, partially blocking, or even going into full internet blackouts, governments not only cut people off from information but also caused...
AMD, Sony partner on LiDAR automotive reference design
AMD's adaptive computing technology has been selected by Sony Semiconductor Solutions (SSS) for its newest automotive LiDAR reference design. SSS and AMD joined forces to deliver a powerful and efficient LiDAR solution for use in autonomous vehicles. Using adaptive...
Intel gets $8,5bn direct funding under CHIPS Act
Intel and the US Department of Commerce have signed a non-binding preliminary memorandum of terms (PMT) for up to $8,5-billion in direct funding to Intel for commercial semiconductor projects under the CHIPS and Science Act. CHIPS Act funding aims to increase US...
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Amazon beats Google in the e-retail search
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MOU a boost for African maths education
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Internships, employment opportunities are key to bridging the cyber security skills gap
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Use existing infrastructure to benefit from 4IR
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When moving to cloud, do you convert existing licenses or let them lapse?
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Kaspersky passes independent SOC 2 audit
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