Surging IoT market to hit $1,5trn
As one of the key technologies powering Industry 4.0 besides artificial intelligence, big data, robotics, and automation, the Internet of Things (IoT) has become widely used across industries, connecting devices, processes, and people. Despite headwinds and...
Is SA ready for the data revolution?
Data roles are constantly evolving to meet the needs of the digital economy. Jessica Nyarayi Tandy, director of Bizmod, says the demand for data-driven insights shapes how organisations function compete and innovate. “In South Africa we are mirroring global trends...
Data, fintech services key for MTN
MTN has reported that group service revenue grew by 6,9% (13,5% in constant currency after accounting for the impact of the pro forma adjustments) for the year ended 31 December 2023, to R210,1-billin (2022: R196,5-billion). EBITDA (before once-off items) was down by...
Campus switch market declines as backlog normalises
According to a recent report by Dell'Oro Group 4Q 2023 worldwide Campus Switch sales declined by 4% year-over-year (Y/Y), marking the first quarter of decline since 4Q 2020 and signaling the onset of a multi-quarter digestion cycle in the market. Vendor performance...
Justice Department sues Apple
The Justice Department, joined by 16 other state and district attorneys general, has filed a civil antitrust lawsuit against Apple for monopolisation or attempted monopolization of smartphone markets in violation of Section 2 of the Sherman Act. The complaint, filed...
E-waste is rising faster than we are recycling
The world's generation of electronic waste is rising five times faster than documented e-waste recycling, the UN's fourth Global E-waste Monitor (GEM) reveals. The 62-million tonnes of e-waste generated in 2022 would fill 1,55-million 40-tonne trucks, roughly enough...
Employee pay set to grow faster than inflation
Employee compensation is one of the top areas where chief financial officers are planning to increase budgets, according to a survey by Gartner. In December 2023, Gartner polled 296 CFOs and senior finance leaders to understand how budgets and spending will change in...
Telkom sells off masts and towers
Telkom has entered into an agreement to sell its masts and towers business housed in its wholly-owned subsidiary, Swiftnet, to Towerco Bidco, a new entity to be set up by a black economic empowerment (BEE) consortium. The sale has an enterprise value of R6,75-billion,...
SA operators keep Africa connected despite cable breaks
With only three of the 10 undersea cables that connect South Africa to the world still in operation, it is quite remarkable that the region remains as well connected as it is. This is the view of Edward Lawrence of the Workonline Group, who says: "The cable breaks on...
Social innovation key to addressing inequity
A report by the Schwab Foundation's Global Alliance for Social Entrepreneurship outlines a series of social innovation solutions for integrating racial and ethnic equity into business practices and unlocking economic growth worldwide. The report, Innovating for...
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Tech offers SA students a journey of hope
While improving the local economy is seen as key in enabling South Africa to address the pressing developmental challenges of poverty, inequality and unemployment, bridging the skills gap will be vital in order ensuring sustainable and accelerated growth. Lenny...
Can SD-WAN help overcome IT skills shortages?
A recent survey, conducted by Uptime Institute, showed that data centre IT skill shortages will intensify as most operators continue to struggle with staffing issues. Interestingly, the primary driver cited was an aging worker pool and the overwhelming male makeup of...
Apex BI helps MiX Telematics track IoT expenditure
MiX Telematics Africa and Apex BI are demonstrating how it is possible to manage an ever-expanding Internet of Things (IoT) environment. The IoT sector is much hyped, but few realise that one of the most challenging aspects of a world of connected devices is how to...
Productivity, innovation in manufacturing calls for better risk management
With manufacturing focused intensively on innovation, combined with a reliance on connected networks and products, it is an industry that is highly vulnerable to cyber attacks. Yet, the manufacturing industry remains fragmented in its approach to managing...
The indispensable scientific tool
Scientific discovery has long been a function of the tools developed and utilised by the pioneers of innovation. By Jim Holland, regional director of Lenovo While Lippershey was busy patenting his telescope, Galileo pointed his to the heavens, detected craters on the...
Fujitsu kicks off Search for 2019’s most innovative partner projects
Fujitsu has opened up the nomination process for its latest Select Innovation Awards. All Select partners are eligible to submit their customer projects that best highlight how they are delivering outstanding value through digital co-creation, enabling organizations...
Tech Wise Business Solutions is Acronis African distributor
Tech Wise Business Solutions, a supplier of specialist security solutions, has signed a distribution agreement with Acronis Emerging markets. Under the terms of the agreement, Techwise will be supplying the full range of backup, anti-ransomware, disaster recovery,...
Tri-Continental to distribute Printronix in Africa
Printronix, a pioneer of line matrix technology, has recently signed a distribution agreement with Tri-Continental. Under the agreement, Tri-Continental, one of the largest and most prominent IT distributors in the African market, will distribute Printronix and...
DVT named Microsoft Gold Partner for data analytics
Software development and related services company DVT has been named a Microsoft Gold Partner for data analytics, supporting its expanded service offerings for business intelligence (BI), artificial intelligence (AI), RPA, analytics and cloud-based services. Karl...
Students access high-speed WiFi in Cape Town libraries
During June the City of Cape Town and the Tertiary Education and Research Network of South Africa (TENET) turned on the eduroam WiFi service in 57 of Cape Town's public libraries. Eduroam is a wireless roaming service that provides free Internet access to the research...
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