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AI Jobs Surged 8 Times Faster Than The Job Market. You Don't Need To Code
AI job postings have jumped eight times faster than the overall job market If you're searching for AI jobs, you are more than likely looking in the wrong places. Most professionals hear “AI job” and immediately envision an AI…
SA advocates for open science
Science, technology and innovation deputy minister Dr Nomalungelo Gina. Science, technology and innovation deputy minister Dr Nomalungelo Gina has reaffirmed South Africa's commitment to advancing open science as a public good. This came to light…
Korea reimagines its independence ideals as tool for modern diplomacy
Korea's heritage officials and policy experts gathered Monday to explore how cultural assets can become a foundation for global cooperation and peace, revisiting independence leader Kim Koo's vision of a nation strengthened by culture. The Korea…
AI success depends on network visibility as enterprises struggle with growing complexity
Tyron Silk, Senior Solutions Architect, CASA Software. AI can be said to be dominating business agendas and strategic discussions, but new research by Broadcom reveals that the biggest obstacle to successfully deploying AI is in fact the network…
HK 'pivotal' as gateway to North Asia, mainland
As Hong Kong maintains its position as the world's third-largest financial center this year, the city has become more pivotal to DBS' broader Asian growth strategy, alongside its Singapore headquarters, said Sebastian Paredes, head of North Asia at…
RDB Consulting pioneers AI-driven infrastructure optimisation tools for SA Stud Book
Dr Bobbie van der Westhuizen, CEO, SA Stud Book. RDB Consulting, which positions itself as a leading enterprise database support and operating system management specialist, has used AI to pioneer a new infrastructure optimisation tool to underpin…
Smart city vision takes shape for Joburg
Artificial intelligence, smart infrastructure and digital connectivity form the backbone of Johannesburg's bid to become a globally recognised smart city. (Image created via ChatGPT) Johannesburg has taken a step towards becoming a globally…
World Bank Pledges Support for Egypt's Second National AI Strategy Rollout in Cairo Meeting
The World Bank Group has pledged to support Egypt's push to build a competitive digital economy and accelerate AI adoption, as senior officials from both sides reviewed the country's broadband expansion and the rollout of the second version of its…
Belladrum to host Highland Futures Zone to inspire young people in exciting careers
Skills Development Scotland (SDS) will present the Highland Futures Zone at the Belladrum Tartan Heart Festival. The free, hands-on activity hub for all the family is taking place in the Walled Garden on all three days of the festival from July 30…
UAE begins issuing Jaywan cards to banks, financial institutions, exchanges
The UAE has started issuing Jaywan cards to banks, financial institutions and licensed exchange companies as the Emirates' Deputy Prime Minister on Monday announced the official launch. Banks and licensed financial institutions have begun issuing…
The Housing Market Hands More Decisions to AI
A HousingWire article reports that at the Mortgage Bankers Association Servicing Solutions Conference in Dallas, Tavant unveiled its Touchless Servicing Portal and embedded AI agent MAYA. The article says the portal unifies application, decisioning…
Tomorrow Foundation, ASU Thunderbird Sign Three-Year Deal to Bring 100 Million Learners Initiative to Nigeria
Tomorrow Foundation has signed a new three-year partnership with the Thunderbird School of Global Management and Arizona State University to deliver the 100 Million Learners Initiative in Nigeria, extending the entrepreneurship-and-leadership…
'New digital corridor': Singapore, Indonesia say Batam-Changi undersea cable's arrival will boost ties
BATAM: Singapore and Indonesia leaders on Monday (Jul 20) lauded the completion of a strategic subsea cable system linking Batam and Changi which both sides said will strengthen bilateral cooperation. They added that the impending launch of the…
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BIG FM eyes 50% non-radio revenue with new all-in-one media platform
Reliance Broadcast Network Limited's (RBNL) BIG FM has announced the integration of its media ecosystem, ONE BIG WORLD. Originally launched in 2022 to signal the company's diversification beyond radio, the updated iteration marks a shift from…
UK tech trade associations hit out amidst reports DSIT could be scrapped
UK tech industry stakeholders have hit back at alleged plans to scrap the Department of Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT). TechUK, a trade association for the country's digital sector, described the rumoured move as a “terrible…
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