Microsoft’s new chip rewrites quantum computing playbook
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900m phishing attempts as cyber threats take off
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African CEOs see GenAI as key challenge, opportunity
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Why it’s hard to safely deliver value from AI
A Gartner survey of 451 senior technology leaders in the second quarter of 2024, found that 57% of CIOs said they are tasked with leading an AI strategy in their enterprise. However, four emerging challenges are making it difficult for CIOs to deliver value with AI....
Government optimism on GenAI outpaced by ability to deploy
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What kind of salary increase can you look forward to?
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Google, ALX host hardware hackathon
Google has partnered with ALX South Africa to kick-off the sub-continent’s first Hardware Hackathon on 1 November at ALX’s hub in Braamfontein. Looking to foster innovation in the hardware and networking industry, the initiative is part of Google’s broader outreach...
The metaverse, NFTs and the New World Order
The transformative power of the metaverse, blockchain, and NFTs are revolutionising product authenticity, digital ownership, and the convergence between real-world and digital assets. This is the word from Evan Luthra, tech maestro, non-fungible token (NFT)...
Datatec celebrates 30 years on the JSE
Datatec is celebrating its 30th anniversary of being listed on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange (JSE) which its CEO, Jens Montanana, says is a significant milestone that underscores the company’s growth, innovation, and resilience. Since its listing in 1994, Datatec...
Government departments owe SABC R30m
Government departments have been flouting the law by failing to pay their television licenses - with their outstanding bills topping R30-million. Solly Malatsi, deputy minister of communications and digital technologies, is taking up the fight to get the public sector...
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GetWorth and Kwanele SA join forces to combat GBV
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Don’t worry, AI won’t take your cybersecurity job
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A modern CCM platform won’t make you ditch legacy systems
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Repetitive conversations don’t have to be expensive
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Cybersecurity trends to watch out for in the second half of 2023
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Unemployed grads are closing the global cybersecurity skills gap
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CompTIA reveals roadmap for Xpert Series product family
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Tax enhanced solar fund closes at R300m
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Resellers need to be the ‘trusted advisors’ in the channel
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