Strong gains in formal DEI objectives in the supply chain
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IT leaders see AI boosting productivity, but …
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Pandemic exacerbates financial inequality
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PrintNightmare vulnerability may drive more attacks
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Snake Keylogger enters malware top 10
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Tips on planning a post-pandemic sales strategy
To effectively lead organisations through a successful recovery, chief sales officers (CSOs) must make proactive and methodical adjustments to their sales strategy planning approach for the years ahead, according to Gartner. "CSOs who assume that current conditions...
SA airports rank top in Africa
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ESG regulatory requirements a growing source of risk and opportunity
Regulatory risk related to environmental, social and governance (ESG) disclosures has rapidly risen to the second overall position in Gartner's latest Emerging Risks Monitor Report. ESG regulatory requirements present organisations with both notable risks and...
African farmers missing out on agritech opportunities
While there are a wide range of agritech innovations that could propel African farmers to profitability, only 23% of youth engaged in agriculture are using any form of agricultural technology - mostly because there is a lack of financing and training. A new 11-country...
Algorithms more trustworthy than politicians, say youth
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AMM eases application overload dilemma
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Oracle announces new Exadata machine
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