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AMD and HPE collaborate on open rack-scale AI infrastructure
AMD has announced an expanded collaboration with HPE to accelerate the next generation of open, scalable AI infrastructure built on AMD leadership compute technologies. HPE will become one of the first system providers to adopt the AMD “Helios” rack-scale AI...
Choicejacking can hack your phone in the blink of an eye
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EU initiative to boost SADC trade launched
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SA’s deteriorating rule of law raises concerns
South Africa’s deteriorating rule of law poses one of the most significant risks to its future stability, prosperity, and global standing. This was the core message from Thokozani Mvelase, CEO of the Communication Risk Information Centre (COMRiC), in a keynote address...
Third-party platforms the ‘new front door for customer service’
More than half (51%) of all customer service journeys now begin on third-party platforms such as Google, YouTube, and ChatGPT - with search engines being the most popular starting point, according to a new survey by Gartner. The survey of 5 801 customers conducted in...
Amazon’s 1,5-million workforce dwarves its rivals
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New phishing threat uses fake HR updates
Kaspersky has identified an advanced phishing campaign targeting employees with personalised emails and attached documents disguised as HR policy updates. This campaign marks a significant escalation in phishing tactics, with attackers tailoring not only the email...
AI could improve accuracy of Earth-observing satellites
Cloud cover can keep optical instruments on satellites from clearly capturing Earth’s surface – but artificial intelligence could go a long way towards mitigating this. Still in testing, JPL’s Dynamic Targeting uses AI to avoid imaging clouds, yielding a higher...
End-user spending on information security to hit $213bn
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Why due diligence is so important prior to appointment
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Here’s a new method to detect Pegasus iOS spyware
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Vodacom Business, HPE GreenLake aim to accelerate hybrid cloud transformation
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