Advanced Triada trojan found on counterfeit smartphones
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At 60, Altron pivots to focus on platforms, services
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Steady growth for trackers in cargo carrying units
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Multi-cloud, AI the burning IT issues of the day
Kathy Gibson reports from VMware Explore - The burning issues for CEOs today are their cloud journey and artificial intelligence (AI). This is the word from Raghu Raghuran, CEO of VMware, who points out that VMware realised a couple of years ago that the cloud journey...
Extending modernisation, manageability to the edge
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Building modern services demands a solid foundation
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Ethical approaches needed for AI in Africa
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Logistics operators stand up to safety challenges
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Gamers increasingly targeted by cybercriminals
The global gaming community - which currently accounts for nearly half the world's population - has found itself increasingly under fire by cybercriminals, according to a comprehensive investigation by Kaspersky. In the period spanning July 2022 to July 2023, the...
Under-40s prefer Bitcoin over gold as an investment
More than three-quarters of under-40s would rather have Bitcoin than gold in their investment mix, according to a new survey from deVere Group. The poll shows that 77% of clients aged under-40 would opt for the cryptocurrency over the precious metal in their...
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Fashion and technology meet in iconic African designs
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AYO CEO, CIO resign
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A global opportunity that needs local roots
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How to stay ahead of data breaches in a hyper-available world
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Security key to Africa’s mobile fintech revolution
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Partnerships helps retailers move from bricks to clicks
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