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More shoppers than ever are using their mobile phone’s electronic wallet as a contactless payment system when buying items, replacing credit cards or electronic ticket smart cards. Smartphones increasingly rely on near field communication (NFC) technology for...
Digitalisation, automation key to boosting air cargo efficiency
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GenAI hastens the end of the social media love affair
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Intel launches new products to support AI Everywhere
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What’s in store for the energy market in 2024?
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Campus switch market bounce-back continues
Worldwide Campus Switch sales surged by 24% year-over-year (Y/Y) in the third quarter of 2023, marking the fifth consecutive quarter of over 20% growth in this market and reaching record levels, according to a Dell’Oro Group report. This achievement is remarkable...
The most active malware in November
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GenAI set to disrupt travel industry
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IBM to acquire StreamSets, webMethods platforms from Software AG
IBM has entered into a definitive agreement with Software AG to purchase StreamSets and webMethods, Software AG's Super iPaaS (integration platform-as-a-service) enterprise technology platforms, for €2,13-billion in cash. As organisations continue to accelerate their...
Just trade needed for Africa’s just energy transition
The President of the African Development Bank Group Dr Akinwumi Adesina has reiterated his warning that the introduction of a carbon border tax by the European Union could push Africa back into exporting raw commodities and undermine its industrialisation gains. The...
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Naspers in secondary listing on A2X
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New digital banks must balance the three Cs
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Power BI Specialist – Western Cape Cape Town
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SQL DBA/ Developer – KwaZulu-Natal Durban
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