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IBM, Intel collaborate to drive AI innovation
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Equiano cable lands in Cape Town
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Celebrities, influencers could be the face of NFT and cryptocurrency scams
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Livestreaming by US viewers passes cable for the first time
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NASA IDs potential landing spots on the Moon
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SA leaders believe AI is key in the fight against climate change
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ADC to expand SA data centres
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Europe set to grow security spend 10,8% this year
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Google tracks more private data than other tech firms
Out of the five major digital firms - Google, Twitter, Apple, Amazon and Facebook - Google harvests the most data on its users. According to an analysis by StockApps.com, the company collects 39 data points for each user. Spokeperson Edith Reads comments: "Most people...
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DEVELOP launches ineoNavigator
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Take economic advantage of 3D printing
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Specialist Developer – Gauteng Braamfontein
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About our client: If you are looking for a meaningful and impactful contribution to philanthropic initiatives while earning well and working for a dynamic, organised and innovative global organisation, this employer is well worth considering. What you will be doing:...
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