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Orange, IFC partner on connectivity in West, Central Africa
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Blue Label considers listing Cell C on JSE
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MultiChoice destroys fake DStv goods intercepted in Durban
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Standard Bank veteran appointed as CIO of Liberty
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NTT DATA Unveils Smart AI Agent™ Ecosystem, Revolutionizing Industry Solutions with Intelligent Automation and Strategic Alliances
NTT DATA, a global leader in digital business and technology services, today announced a comprehensive enterprise-grade Smart AI Agent™ Ecosystem with industry-specific solutions to help clients transform their business.
Horizon3.ai Gains FedRAMP High Authorization, Delivering on Its Commitment to Secure the Public Sector
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Boomi and AWS Announce Strategic Collaboration to Transform Enterprise AI Integration, Automation, and SAP Cloud Migration
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