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Nigerian e-health pharmaceutical distribution startup DrugStoc secures $4.4 million Series A funding, embarks on expansion drive

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The pharmaceutical supply chain across Africa has for decades remained fragmented leading to sourcing and distribution challenges as well as quality concerns; as fake and substandard products flood the market. Chibuzo Opara and Adham Yehia, the co-founders of DrugStoc, a tech-based pharmaceutical procurement platform.

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AI adoption accelerates as enterprise PoCs show productivity gains

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Some prospective projects require custom development using large language models (LLMs), but others simply require flipping a switch to turn on new AI capabilities in enterprise software. “AI That work is difficult and requires highly skilled talent, which is why many enterprises bring in a partner to help with the work.

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Generative AI usage gains traction among enterprises: McKinsey

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The usage of generative AI across enterprises is already widespread, although it is still early days for the new technology, according to a report from McKinsey’s AI consulting service, Quantum Black. Artificial Intelligence, Enterprise Applications, Generative AI

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4 ways CISOs can manage AI use in the enterprise

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Over the summer, I wrote a column about how CIOs are worried about the informal rise of generative AI in the enterprise. Since then, many CIOs I’ve spoken with have grappled with enterprise data security and privacy issues around AI usage in their companies. That column may have been the understatement of the year.

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A powerful enterprise browser can power employee experiences — and productivity

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Considering how many organizations now follow a hybrid work model, it’s time for the enterprise browser to offer that same experience, allowing individuals to easily navigate their tasks whether they’re on their laptop at the office or checking email on their mobile device at home.

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Resilience raises over $800 million to transform pharmaceutical manufacturing in response to COVID-19

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Flagship Pioneering raises $1.1 billion to spend on sustainability and health-focused biotech.

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Ready Players Win: Leaders of the Future Enterprise

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Understanding the successes of past IDC Future Enterprise Awards winners Amidst the disruptive forces in the business landscape, forward-looking digital businesses are leveraging digital technologies to optimise their operations and performance.