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Cybersecurity dominates leadership agenda in Middle East as AI readiness lags

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DXC Engineering is more than a construct. It’s a signal to the market and to our customers that we are elevating the importance of our IP – both human and digital, says Ramnath Venkataraman, President, Consulting & Engineering Services, DXC Technology.
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DXC Engineering to lead AI-powered and industry-specific transformation 

DXC Engineering to lead AI-powered and industry-specific transformation 

DXC Engineering to lead AI-powered and industry-specific transformation 