ICT body condemns xenophobic attacks

The ICT SMME Chamber has condemned attacks on foreign nationals in Durban and some other parts of the KwaZulu-Natal province in the past few days. “Tt is most unfortunate that these attacks happened just a few days after our men in the South African National...

Converged systems sales reach $4,15bn

According to the International Data Corporation (IDC) Worldwide Quarterly Converged Systems Tracker, worldwide converged systems market revenue increased 14,8% year over year to $4,15-billion during the fourth quarter of 2018 (4Q18). “Hyperconverged...
Renewables offer cheaper, cleaner, more reliable electricity

Renewables offer cheaper, cleaner, more reliable electricity

South Africa could have cheaper, cleaner and more reliable electricity supply and fulfil its commitment to the Paris Agreement goal of limiting warming if it transitions to renewable energy sooner rather than later. These are some of the main findings of a new SA-TIED...

Public cloud revenue to grow 17,5%

The worldwide public cloud services market is projected to grow 17,5% in 2019 to total $214,3-billion, up from $182,4-billion in 2018, according to Gartner. The fastest-growing market segment will be cloud system infrastructure services, or infrastructure as a service...

Smart home market tipped for double-digit growth

The global market for smart home devices is expected to grow 26,9% year over year in 2019 to 832,7-million shipments, according to the International Data Corporation (IDC) Worldwide Quarterly Smart Home Device Tracker. Sustained growth is expected to continue with a...

Boeing disasters prompt calls for professional standards

The global professional body for the technology sector has called for defined minimum professional standards for ICT practitioners working on computer systems where human life might be at risk. The call – from IP3 (International Professional Practice...