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NASA tests technology that could save commercial aviation big
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China narrows the decline in its smartphone market
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Dante plays havoc with cybersecurity experts
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iStore announces Excellence in Education finalists
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How earth observation can aid public health
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Top gamers crowned at 2025 MTN Shift Gaming
After months of qualifiers and regional heats at eight Hyprop malls across South Africa, the MTN Shift Gaming Experience reached its conclusion at Canal Walk Shopping Centre, with South Africa’s best in EAFC 25™, Beat Saber, Call of Duty and more crowned. In the EAFC...
How AI affects a world of shattered norms
Gartner has revealed its top strategic predictions for 2026 and beyond which span three categories: talent in the AI age; sovereignty; and insidious AI. “The risks and opportunities of rapid technology change are increasingly affecting human behaviour and choices,”...
Agentic AI will reshape global enterprises
International Data Corporation (IDC) has published its FutureScape 2026 research – a comprehensive outlook on the next five years in enterprise technology. Spanning more than 35 worldwide reports, IDC’s FutureScape 2026 details how agentic artificial intelligence (AI)...
Global IT spend to exceed $6trn for the first time
Worldwide IT spending is expected to total $6,08-trillion in 2026, an increase of 9,8% from 2025, according to the latest forecast by Gartner. “The uncertainty pause that began in the second quarter of 2025 started to alleviate in the third quarter and a significant...
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Altron backs DIRISA Student Datathon 2024
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Ubuntu Tribe certified as Dynex Integration Partner
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Third-party providers contribute to a culture of support and awareness
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