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SAP throws a lifeline to large organizations with new ECC offering

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Standard maintenance for ECC is due to end on December 31, 2027, while the extended maintenance for on-premises SAP ERP systems is set to expire at the end of 2030. Systems that are relevant for the SAP ERP, private edition, transition option, need to be moved to SAP ERP, private edition prior to the end of 2030.

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When AI writes the laws: UAE’s bold move forces a rethink on compliance and human touch

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The United Arab Emirates has taken a bold step by becoming the first country to officially use AI to help draft, review, and update its laws. Announced during a Cabinet meeting led by Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, the initiative introduced a new Regulatory Intelligence Office powered by an advanced AI system.

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Magdrive secures seed funding for new propulsion system which could take us to the stars

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A startup with a new type of spacecraft propulsion system could make the interplanetary travel seen in “Star Trek” a reality. Magdrive says its engine can deliver both high thrust and high efficiency in one system. Magdrive has just closed a £1.4 Magdrive prototype render. Image: Magdrive .

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IBM and Hispanic Heritage Foundation partner to upskill Latinos for IT careers

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The SkillsBuild platform and IBM’s partnership with HHF are part of IBM’s commitment to provide more than 30 million people of all ages globally with “new skills needed for the jobs of tomorrow” by the year 2030, says Claudia Cortes Romanelli, director of WW CSR geos and markets at IBM.

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Bridging continents: The role of connectivity in Africa’s digital transformation

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Africas IT landscape is experiencing accelerated digital transformation due to a young, tech-savvy population, aboost in thegross domestic product (GDP), and anincrease in demand for low-latency connectivity. This has fast-tracked infrastructure projects to upgrade or create energy systems in less developed countries in the SADC trade bloc.

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Australia pushes for AI rules, focusing on oversight and accountability

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The guidelines include provisions to “enable human control or intervention” within AI systems to ensure meaningful oversight and to inform end-users “regarding AI-enabled decisions,” interactions with AI, and AI-generated content. First, the time required for human review can be substantial,” Kawoosa said.

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Nigeria’s Helium Health acquires Qatar’s Meddy in rare Africa-GCC deal

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Typically , an enterprise client needs various services on one platform — from electronic medical record and management information systems to revenue cycle management, consolidated analytics and telemedicine services. The company could have built out these services but acquiring Meddy presented a better option due its expansion play.