Slight uptick for Purchasing Managers’ Index
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NTT Data acquires EXAH
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AI for Good summit pushes AI governance, skills, standards
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WSIS+20 charts path for a sustainable digital future
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MoneyBadger announces R7m pre-seed funding raise
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AI makes abuse videos more realistic
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Cyber attacks drive big drop in company value
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Could Bitcoin hit $125k this week?
Bitcoin is on track to reach $125 000 in the coming days. This is the prediction from Nigel Green, CEO of deVere Group, who says support from US President Trump, sweeping regulatory moves in Washington, and accelerating institutional demand are converging to drive the...
How ISPA’s take-down process can protect learners
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Lillian Barnard takes new regional role
Microsoft has announced that Lillian Barnard has stepped into a new leadership role as chief of enterprise partner solutions, Microsoft Middle East and Africa (MEA). In this role, Barnard will focus on advancing Microsoft’s mission through its partner ecosystem. “Our...
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