Oct 12, 2015
South Africa remains heavily reliant on traditional sources of power generation – with green energy sources contributing just a fraction of the country’s total power output, writes Martin Vergunst, business solutions executive at T-Systems South Africa....
Oct 9, 2015
In the hospitality industry where room occupancy rates directly correlate with profitability, it’s hard to put a cap on energy use – the guest’s comfort is of prime concern. However, as tourism in South Africa flags, there is mounting pressure on...
Oct 6, 2015
As computer technology has become more advanced, it has also become more sensitive to fluctuations in the voltage and supply of electricity, writes Marco Da Silva, MD of Power Solutions at The Jasco Group . Ongoing power issues continue to be a major cause of computer...
Sep 29, 2015
Power problems are a reality in South Africa for the foreseeable future, and many organisations have already implemented solutions to minimise downtime and ensure business can continue as close to normal as possible, writes Marco Da Silva, MD: power solutions at The...
Sep 25, 2015
One of the biggest advantages of smart metering is the ability for power utilities to dynamically regulate the levels of demand, via real-time pricing incentives to consumers. By Martin Vergunst, business solutions executive at T-Systems South Africa Price incentives...
Sep 25, 2015
In today’s business world, energy saving” and “eco mode” are two phrases that conjure up positive connotations. After all, given the global drive towards improved energy efficiency, and a local need to save electricity in order to save costs, anything to help to save...
