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CEOs expect business to improve in 2026
The C-suite is entering 2026 with bolstered confidence - 95% of CEOs are optimistic about next year and 84% expect global economic conditions to improve, according to International Workplace Group’s (IWG) latest State of the C-Suite report. This rising optimism is...
Paratus Zimbabwe, Powertel sign long-distance fibre deal
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Mixed results for hardcopy peripherals
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Caution urged as Truth Social enters crypto ETF space
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Scammers use Labubu doll hype on multilingual scam websites
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UAE drives AI, PC growth in emerging MEA markets
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The quiet rise of Chinese cloud in SA
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Supply chain organisations lack formal AI strategies
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Meta invests $14,3bn in AI startup
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Contactable partners to fight ID fraud in Africa
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Anywhere, anytime storage and backup with Dell Technologies
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Businesses must keep up with sophisticated cybercriminals
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Align Technology opens in SA
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