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Board practices, structures inadequate to oversee AI
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Harnessing a sales culture can drive performance
Harnessing an organisation's sales culture can lead to improved sales performance, according to Gartner. "Culture is often an afterthought for sales leaders - it's something that just exists, but is off track or isn't actively managed," says Shayne Jackson, senior...
International tourism close to pre-pandemic levels
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Automated material handling equipment market hit $114,45bn by 2030
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Euclid space mission brings the Universe into focus
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Google expands African connectivity with Umoja
With the launch of the first fibre route to directly connect Africa with Australia - Umoja - Google says it will increase digital connectivity, accelerate economic growth, and deepen resilience across Africa. Anchored in Kenya, the Umoja cable route will pass through...
CFOs must get past these enterprise AI stalls
Investments in AI are at an all-time high with the market set to double to $300-billion by 2027, but chief financial officers (CFOs) adopting the technology are unlikely to realize the anticipated enterprise benefits unless they mitigate four common stalls that hinder...
AMD expands EPYC CPU portfolio
AMD has announced the availability of the AMD EPYC 4004 Series processors that complement the existing AMD EPYC server CPU portfolio with new cost-optimised offerings that deliver enterprise-class features and leadership performance for small and medium businesses and...
Shipping losses hit all-time low
Given that as much as 90% of international trade is transported across oceans, maritime safety is critical. Thirty years ago, the global shipping fleet lost around 200 large vessels a year. This total fell to a record low of 26 in 2023, a decline of more than...
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Fear of job loss impedes SA’s digital transformation
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Smart partnership experiences will define which banks thrive
Like the telecommunications companies, global banks are in a race to ensure they don't become a dumb utility, leaving the more agile fintechs to capture an increasing share of their digital-forward customers. However, while some banks remain fixated on owning the...
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