Topic: technology sector
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Cassava Technologies Names Marco Gagiano Global Head of Connectivity
Cassava Technologies has appointed Marco Gagiano as Global Head of Connectivity to expand its digital solutions across Africa and beyond, overseeing fibre, satellite, wireless, and wholesale services. Gagiano brings over 20 years of international telecommunications expertise from roles at MTN, Vo...
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Record-Breaking FII9 Draws 9,000+ Delegates, 2,000 Members
The ninth Future Investment Initiative (FII9) set a new attendance record with over 9,000 delegates and highlighted a global economic pivot toward artificial intelligence, with 52% of speakers from the tech industry. Key announcements included the world's first AI data center in space, plans to d...
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MIT Study: AI Threatens Non-Tech Jobs Too
MIT's "Project Iceberg" study finds current AI can automate tasks tied to 11.7% of US jobs, representing $1.2 trillion in labor value, a disruption five times greater than the focus on tech roles suggests. The research reveals a critical gap, as corporate adoption targets only about 2.2% of tech ...
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Cloudflare Names Pat Breen VP for Australia & New Zealand
Cloudflare has appointed Pat Breen as Area Vice President for Australia and New Zealand, leveraging his 25+ years of tech leadership experience to drive regional growth and strengthen market presence. Breen highlighted the need for businesses in ANZ to innovate while securing their assets, with C...
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Trump Weighs Government Takeover of Quantum Computing Firms
The Trump administration is considering taking equity stakes in quantum computing companies to accelerate advancements in this critical field, with firms like IonQ and Rigetti Computing in discussions for potential funding. Government equity participation is not unprecedented, as seen with Intel ...
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