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DVT Insights Webinar to feature Databricks EMEA CTO on the future of AI-driven organisations
Webinar: The role of AI in changing company structures and dynamic. Artificial intelligence is entering a new phase. No longer confined to improving productivity through chatbots and automation tools, AI is increasingly being embedded into…
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AdGlobal360 acquires a majority stake in Auburn Digital Solutions
AdGlobal360 (AGL), the India subsidiary of Japan-headquartered Hakuhodo Inc., has acquired a majority stake in Mumbai-based independent digital agency Auburn Digital Solutions. The acquisition is aimed at strengthening the Hakuhodo Group's…
Spain's SETT, South Africa's KAG Launch $28.5 Million Audiovisual Venture
Spanish state investment vehicle SETT and South Africa's Known Associates Group are teaming on a major audiovisual venture in Spain, encompassing a Madrid-based production company and post-production studios in the Canary Islands and Basque…
SA eyes AI-driven healthcare transformation
President Cyril Ramaphosa delivered a keynote address at the Google Cloud The South African government is positioning artificial intelligence (AI) as a key tool to expedite the country's healthcare system. This, as it accelerates broader digital…
Prof Arun Mohan Sherry appointed as IIM Shillong director
2 min read New Delhi Make us preferred source on Google Prof Arun Mohan Sherry, the founding director of the Indian Institute of Information Technology (IIIT) Lucknow, has been appointed director of the IIM Shillong for a five-year term. The…
Schneider Electric To Acquire Cognite For Its' Cutting-Edge Technology
Knowledge Graphs are Key to Agentic AI On June 30, Schneider Electric, a global leader in energy management and automation, announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Cognite. Cognite provides an Agentic AI Data Platform…
South East manufacturers invited to join digital intern programme
The internships are designed to drive AI, automation, and broader digital transformation by pairing firms with university students through Made Smarter South East, a Government-funded programme offering funded university placements. So far, 17…
South Africa emerges as Google's launchpad for Africa's AI revolution
Google's latest investment drive signals more than an expansion of its African footprint. It reflects a strategic shift in how global technology firms view the continent, with South Africa increasingly positioned as the gateway for Africa's next…
ADB approves $230 million loan to modernise water supply and sanitation in Chennai
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) on Friday approved a $230 million loan to modernise and expand Chennai's water supply and sanitation infrastructure, benefiting 4.5 million residents in the Greater Chennai area. The project will construct over 170…
UAE authority foils sophisticated cyberattacks on entities in financial sector
The UAE Government's Cyber Security Council has successfully thwarted sophisticated cyberattacks targeting a number of entities operating in the financial sector, the matter which helped in containing their impact while ensuring the continuity of…
Japan emerges as largest APAC contributor to India's GCC ecosystem: Deloitte
Japanese companies are rapidly expanding their Global Capability Centres (GCCs) in India, making Japan the largest contributor to the country's GCC ecosystem among Asia-Pacific nations, according to a Deloitte India report released on Friday. The…
SASSA vows to improve grant services in the Western Cape as new regional boss takes charge
SASSA announces a series of initiatives to enhance service delivery and reduce waiting times for beneficiaries in the Western Cape. The South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) has announced a series of interventions aimed at easing long…
Powertel and Paratus Zimbabwe switch on new digital highway
Left to right: Shareholder Mutapa Investment Fund, represented by Mr. Tinashe Yafele (Head of Energy and Trading); Powertel Board Chairperson: Mrs. Miriam Chahuruva; Powertel Acting Managing Director: Mr. Willard Nyagwande; Paratus Group CCO: Mr.
Growing demand for hybrid cyber security talent as online fraud escalates
There is a growing demand for hybrid cyber security skills, according to digital tech professionals. Cyber security and digital technology specialists say there is a growing demand for hybrid cyber security talent – people who can connect…
Northern Digital Awards open for entries after Scotland expansion
Hosted by Don't Panic Projects in partnership with Manchester Digital, the awards celebrate excellence across the digital industry, recognising agencies, in-house teams, brands and freelancers from across the North. The 2027 programme introduces…
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