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Pioneering telcos modernise with AI, cloud, security investments
A new global study from the IBM Institute for Business Value, with support from GSMA Intelligence, has found that telecommunication and communication service providers (CSPs) who are embracing cloud computing and artificial intelligence (AI) in their networks...
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Cisco acquisition of Splunk comes with challenges, says GlobalData
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SOE CEO appointments remain a governance minefield, says IoDSA
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Webb finds carbon source on surface of Europa
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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
Google continues to impress with the latest round of "Duet AI for Google Workspace" features unveiled at Google Cloud Next '23; however, vague rollout timelines stole some thunder from the announcements, according to research conducted by GlobalData. Gregg Willsky,...
Offshore wind industry poised for growth
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Smart City starts with connected lighting
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eSwatini gears up for Africa Code Week
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NU in B-BBEE deal, new corporate ID
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Proxy services a boost for dotAfrica resellers
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Nokia, Sudatel to deliver ultra-broadband
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Kiara Health scoops leadership award
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Are you living in blissful ignorance?
South African firms don't take threats seriously enough, writes Graham Croock, director of BDO IT Advisory and Cyber Lab. On a recent visit to BDO in Norway, it struck me that many South African-based businesses and organisations are increasingly exposed to cyber...
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