AI will take over half of all cybersecurity incident responses by 2028
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New gambling craze puts crypto credibility at risk
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Large warehouse operations set to adopt gamification
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IBM opens global RFP for AI-driven education solutions
IBM has announced a global request for proposals (RFP) for the next cohort of the IBM Impact Accelerator focused on AI for transformative education and workforce development. The program invites nonprofits or government organizations, including academic institutions,...
Crypto plunges from record highs
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These are the top cybersecurity trends for 2026
The chaotic rise of AI, geopolitical tensions, regulatory volatility and an accelerating threat landscape are the driving forces behind the top cybersecurity trends for 2026, according to Gartner. “Cybersecurity leaders are navigating uncharted territory this year as...
Huang predicts an era of everything as a virtual twin
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Global memory, storage shortages hit SA tech prices
The on-going global memory and storage shortage has had a measurable impact on pricing across the South African technology market. Mahomed Cassim, CEO of Esquire, notes that the current shortage is being driven largely by structural shifts in global demand rather than...
Intel debuts Intel Xeon 600 processors for workstations
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Winter Olympics cyber threats
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Stop filling roles and start solving problems
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Africa can start advancing AI on its own terms
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Platform aims to strengthen integrity, equity in carbon markets
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Lipaworld offers stablecoin-powered finance to informal economy
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Take a human-centred approach to AI in higher education
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Smarter technology aids education in the AI era
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