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IT services on the rebound as AI expertise becomes a top priority
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African smartphone market picks up
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These industries will lead ICT spending growth
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Google reinforces already strong GenAI portfolio
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Offshore wind industry poised for growth
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Kaspersky reveals suspected supply chain attack targeting Linux
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Reduce employee fatigue with proactive change management
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Last call for local app developers …
The deadline for submissions for the 2023 MTN Business App of the Year Awards is 25 September. MTN Business has hosted the App of the Year Awards for the past 12 years, uncovering and celebrating local technology talent and out-of-the-box thinking that drives...
Cisco to acquire Splunk
Cisco intends to acquire Splunk for $157 per share in cash, representing approximately $28-billion in equity value. When the acquisition closes, Splunk president and CEO Gary Steele will join Cisco's executive leadership team reporting to chair and CEO Chuck Robbins....
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Masterard restates commitment to Zimbabwe
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Ericsson, Intel score with multivendor data call on 39GHz
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Anglo American brings workings of a modern mine to life
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ElegantFoil boosts output with Xerox Versant 3100
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