Hang Seng Index, Kospi, Nikkei 225

Hang Seng Index, Kospi, Nikkei 225

A currency trader monitors exchange rates in a dealing room at the Korea Exchange Bank in Seoul Jung Yeon-je | Afp | Getty Images South Korea’s Kospi plunged over 12% Wednesday, before paring some losses, and extending a steep sell-off from the previous session amid an escalating war in the Middle East. The Korea Exchange…

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SD-WAN vs MPLS: Cost, security and resilience

SD-WAN vs MPLS: Cost, security and resilience

SD-WAN vs MPLS for enterprises. As South African enterprises modernise their network infrastructure, the decision between MPLS, SD-WAN and the underlying security architecture has become increasingly strategic. Large organisations operating across multiple branches and data centres face sustained pressure to reduce operational expenditure, while simultaneously strengthening their security posture and regulatory alignment. Breaking the cost…

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VC’s centre of gravity is shifting

VC’s centre of gravity is shifting

The author, Endeavor South Africa CEO Alison Collier A structural shift is under way in global venture capital, with investors increasingly turning to emerging markets as performance in traditional tech hubs moderates. The best risk-adjusted returns are no longer concentrated in a handful of established ecosystems — and this is not a philosophical shift, it’s…

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SA’s digital future at risk amid growing cloud, AI skills gap

SA’s digital future at risk amid growing cloud, AI skills gap

Digital transformation outpaces talent supply, forcing local companies to upskill internally. (Image created via ChatGPT) The South African education system’s inability to sufficiently equip students for a technology-driven economy is among the key factors that have intensified the country’s IT skills crisis. This is the sentiment shared by industry pundits from training providers and business…

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Africa: Oil Prices Jump 9 Per Cent Amid Us/Israel War On Iran

Africa: Google Opens Applications for Africa-Focused Ai Accelerator

Growth-stage startups across the continent can now apply for Google Accelerator Africa 10, a three-month hybrid program targeting companies building AI-driven solutions. The 12-week “AI First” program is designed for Series A startups based in Africa or developing Africa-focused products powered by artificial intelligence and machine learning. Selected companies will gain access to Google’s technical…

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