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AI & BIG DATA EXPO - Global

Book your conference and expo ticket to AI & Big Data Global which is set to explore what’s new and worth attention in the #aiandbigdataexpo Ecosystem. Join us in-person at the Olympia, London between the 30th of November – 1st December to hear from our industry leading speakers representing companies such as McDonalds, GSK, Citi, Rolls-Royce, Mercedes-Benz, Headspace, McKinsey […]

The Digitization of Africa: The Mission of Mr. Mzimba

At the exact point where the northward urban sprawl of Johannesburg meets the southernly expansion of Tshwane (formerly Pretoria) sits the nerve center of Vodacom, the only Vodafone company in the world with a different name. Vodacom Park. Far from being an actual park, the HQ of South Africa’s biggest network operator is a bustling […]

U.S. Weapons Sales to Get Stricter Human Rights Review Under Biden

U.S. President Joe Biden’s administration unveiled on Thursday a long-awaited overhaul of arms export policy with increased emphasis on human rights, backing off a Trump-era policy of giving more weight to commercial concerns. As Reuters reported on Wednesday, the new Commercial Arms Transfer (CAT) policy covers review of security assistance, government-to-government weapons transfers and licensed […]

U.S. Wants at Least 2 Advanced Computer Chip Centers Built, Commerce Chief Says

U.S. Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo on Thursday said the government will encourage companies to build at least two advanced domestic computer chip factories employing thousands of union workers, as part of a $52.7 billion dollar initiative. The centers would also include a “robust supplier ecosystem,” Raimondo said in a speech in Washington. “America needs to […]

U.S. Likely to Cap Level of South Korean Chips Made in China - U.S. Official

The United States will likely limit the level of advanced semiconductors made by South Korean companies in China, a senior U.S. official said. In October, South Korea’s Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix, the world’s top memory chip makers, received a one-year reprieve from U.S. export restrictions aimed at thwarting Beijing’s technological ambitions and blocking its […]

EU's Dombrovskis to Visit U.S. for Talks on Inflation Reduction Act

European Commission Vice President Valdis Dombrovskis will head to Washington next month for more talks about the U.S. Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), he said on Thursday, adding that discussions are unlikely to solve all the EU’s concerns about the law. Dombrovskis, the European Union’s commissioner for trade, said progress was being made in some areas […]

Top 5 Best Practices for Your Corporate Card Spending

If you’re looking to optimize your corporate card spending, there are various things you can consider to help you more accurately outline your business corporate card spending policy, and ensure your company is managing card spending effectively. In this article, we’ve put together five of the best practices to help you manage corporate card spending. […]

Ericsson to Lay Off 8,500 Employees - Memo

Telecom equipment maker Ericsson will lay off 8,500 employees globally as part of its plan to cut costs, a memo sent to employees and seen by Reuters said. While technology companies such as Microsoft, Meta and Alphabet have laid off thousands of employees citing economic conditions, Ericsson’s move would be the largest layoff to hit […]