Metaverse market to reach $936,6bn by 2030
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Conflict between inflation and supply chain repair is hurting SMEs
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First malaria vaccine set to roll out in Africa
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More than $95-billion will be spent on campus switches over the next five years, with multi-gigabit switches (2.5/5/10 Gbps) expected to comprise 10% of the port shipments by 2026. The is according to a recent report by Dell’Oro Group. “Due to a number of unforeseen...
Microsoft Office flaws exploited in nearly 80% of malware attacks
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Eskom Expo in Gauteng to host regional expos
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What is hindering C-suite implementation of sustainability strategies?
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Economic downturn is now the top emerging risk worrying executives
Concern about a macroeconomic downturn has quickly become the top emerging risk facing organisations. This is the headline finding from Gartner’s latest global Emerging Risks Report, conducted in the second quarter of 2022. “The top five risks reported by respondents...
Consumers reel under impact of inflation, interest hikes
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