China pledges $50 billion for SA industrialisation
China has pledeged $50-billion towards industrialisation projects in South Africa and the rest of the African continent, according to the Department of Trade and Industry (dti). In a statement on Tuesday, the dti said the pledge was announced during a courtesy visit...Data centre management more vital than ever
Data centre managers are under increasing pressure to support 3rd Platform technologies and IT projects, yet many are doing so with limited visibility and control over the critical facilities as well as the physical IT and connectivity equipment that supports these...
Keeping tabs on El Niño
Every two to seven years, an unusually warm pool of water – sometimes two to three degrees Celsius higher than normal – develops across the eastern tropical Pacific Ocean to create a natural short-term climate change event. This warm condition, known as El Niño, affects the local aquatic environment, but also spurs extreme weather patterns around the world, from flooding in California to droughts in Australia and South Africa.
RFID matures, reaches $10bn in 2015
RFID is thriving, reaching total sales of $10,1-billionbn in 2015 with a large scope ahead for continued roll-out in many established markets and growth in new markets. However, companies must consider their positioning as many new players enter the market while the...Samsung is the dominant urban brand
Samsung is the dominant handset brand in the minds of urban consumers, with instant messaging being the top application used.