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These are the technologies shaping government AI adoption
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A better approach to talent reviews …
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Paratus completes East-West Africa fibre route
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AI plays a role in protecting biodiversity
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Absa PMI paints positive picture
Following a strong close to Q3, the seasonally adjusted Absa PMI dipped slightly by 0.7 points to 52.6 in October, down from a revised 53.3 in September. Although the PMI fell, it remained above 50 for the second consecutive month, indicating continued expansion in...
AI drives a surge in skills development needs
As digital and AI trends continue to disrupt work, 85% of business leaders agree that the need for skills development will dramatically increase over the next three years, according to Gartner. According to a June 2024 Gartner survey of 330 business leaders, 93%...
IT distribution revenues remain stable
Distributor revenues inched up from the previous quarter to $20,2-billion in the third quarter of 2024 (3Q24), according to the International Data Corporation (IDC) North America Distribution Tracker. Year-over-year growth was down a fraction of a percent with...
Robotics industry set to bounce back
The global demand for robotics has been shifting back and forth over the past few years with the pandemic-driven sales boom followed by stagnation in 2024. However, after a year of stagnant sales, the entire industry is set to witness a significant recovery – with...
As delinquencies grow, lenders look to alternative credit data for help
As visibility into consumer risk provided by traditional credit data shifts, financial institutions worldwide are expanding their use of alternative data throughout the consumer lending journey, according to Lexis Nexis’ inaugural Global Consumer Lending Confidence...
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