Least developed countries face deepening digital divide

Least developed countries face deepening digital divide

The digital connectivity divide separating the globe’s least developed countries (LDCs) from the world as a whole shows no sign of narrowing. In fact, it is widening on key factors, according to ITU’s Facts and Figures: Focus on Least Developed Countries....

ISPA cautions against forced fibre upgrades

The Internet Service Providers’ Association of South Africa (ISPA) has sounded a word of caution about fibre network operators (FNOs) forcing upgrades on consumers. While upgrades advertising “more for the same price”, for example, are indeed good...

New entrants challenge the biggest African brands

Brand Africa and Brand SA have unveiled new insights for 2022 Brand Africa South Africa’s Best Brands, based on the 12th annual Brand Africa 100: Africa’s Best Brands 2022 global rankings announced last year. While MTN, the overall most admired African...

Massive increase for 5G roaming connections

A new study by Juniper Research has found that the total number of 5G roaming connections will increase from 53-million in 2023 to 526-million by 2027. This substantial growth will require the development of new roaming tools that are able to autonomously identify...

Intel debuts quantum SDK

Intel has released version 1.0 of the Intel Quantum Software Development Kit (SDK). The SDK is a full quantum computer in simulation that can also interface with Intel’s quantum hardware, including Intel’s Horse Ridge II control chip and Intel’s...

PC workstation shipments slow after record year

The global desktop and mobile workstation market began 2022 with strong momentum but ultimately faced saturation and economic realities near the year’s end. Unit shipments in the fourth quarter of 2022 (22Q4) shrank 22.2% compared to a year ago as IT device...