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Saudi Arabia launches $100 Billion AI initiative to lead in global tech

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The program, known as Project Transcendence, marks a significant push by the Kingdom to develop a robust AI ecosystem that can rival leading tech hubs, including neighbouring United Arab Emirates and other global technology centers. billion in a global super-scaler cloud, and Oracle investing $1.5

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South Korea’s political unrest threatens the stability of global tech supply chains

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South Korea’s sudden political upheaval has raised fresh concerns for its economy and global supply chains, with analysts warning of potential disruptions to its critical technology exports. of the global memory semiconductor market, with a DRAM market share of 70.5% It accounts for 60.5% and a NAND market share of 52.6%.

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How Norma Group standardizes its global IT

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Reitz has set up a global service model with hubs in three time zones that operate according to the follow-the-sun approach. Then there’s Standardization First to harmonize global business processes and create a leaner IT landscape. It all starts with a sense of presence, both remote and local.

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What’s driving the global common data capability at RGA

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Our data capability finds global commonality across all our regional solutions. It takes a lot of change to build a global common data capability. The enterprise data function is tasked with providing the global data platform as well as implementing the appropriate data governance.

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Marketing-Led Post-COVID-19 Growth Strategies

Most have already sustained massive damage, and we still have yet to see the scope of this global pandemic. Businesses are laying off workers, shutting their doors (some permanently), and struggling to react to the radical destruction that coronavirus (COVID-19) is doing to our society and communities.

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Emirates Global Aluminium’s digital transformation: An interview with Carlo Nizam, Chief Digital Officer

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By harnessing advanced technologies, fostering a digitally skilled workforce, and laying the groundwork for scalable growth, EGA is positioning itself as a digital leader in the global aluminium sector. The company’s journey is a testament to the power of combining innovation, sustainability, and agility in driving long-term success.

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The UAE emerges as a global leader in AI, driving innovation and future technology

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The UAE made headlines by becoming the first nation to appoint a Minister of State for Artificial Intelligence in 2017. This move underscores the country’s commitment to embedding AI at the highest levels of government, ensuring that AI policies and initiatives receive focused attention and resources.

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The Forrester Wave™: B2B Marketing Data Providers, Q2 2021

In our 24-criterion evaluation of B2B marketing data providers, we identified the 11 most significant vendors — Data Axle, Dun & Bradstreet, Enlyft, Global Database, InsideView, Leadspace, Oracle, SMARTe, Spiceworks Ziff Davis, TechTarget, and ZoomInfo Technologies — and researched, analyzed, and scored them.