Sustainability key for data centre growth
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Spend on edge computing to approach $380bn
Global spending on edge computing solutions accounts for nearly $261-billion in 2025 and is projected to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 13,8%, reaching $380-billion by 2028. This is according to the International Data Corporation (IDC) forecast...
Fines for mismanagement of data subject rights to soar
By 2026, fines due to mismanagement of subject rights will have increased tenfold from 2022 to total over $1-billion, according to Gartner, which defines subject rights requests (SRRs) as a set of legal rights that enable individuals to make demands and, in some...
Insurance industry under fire as cost-of-living crisis worsens
The world is currently facing one of the harshest economic climates experienced since the 2008 global financial crisis, raising concerns that more people may turn to fraud to address the financial pressure they are experiencing. "Rising inflation and the current war...
Data roaming fraud set to rocket
A new study from Juniper Research has found that losses from global roaming fraud are anticipated to exceed $8-billion by 2028; driven by the increase in bilateral roaming agreements for data-intensive use cases over 5G networks. In turn, it predicts fraudulent data...
Call to end illegal e-waste dumping
The global surge in technology adoption has brought about numerous benefits, but it has also led to a concerning rise in illegal e-waste dumping. This practice not only harms the environment but also poses health risks to communities. The producer responsibility...
Vodacom Western Cape invests R570m
Vodacom Western Cape plans to invest R570-million this financial year into the region's network as part of the company's commitment to building an inclusive digital society. Of this investment, R470-million is allocated to improve the quality, capacity and reach of...
Government urged to extend Social Relief of Distress Grant
To mitigate the effects of the Covid-19 pandemic on people living in poverty, government introduced the Social Relief of Distress (SRD) Grant in 2020 - at the onset of the global health emergency - in an effort to support those in need. However, many eligible South...
Huawei, DCDT partner to drive broadband, SMME skills
Huawei South Africa and the Department of Communication and Digital Technologies (DCDT) have launched partnership programmes aimed at enhancing broadband deployment as a foundation for a digital economy and providing digital skills training for SMMEs. They...
Global PC shipments to return to growth in 2024
The road to recovery for personal computers (PCs) has been challenging coming off explosive years in 2020 and 2021, but signs of growth are finally returning. According to the International Data Corporation (IDC) Worldwide Quarterly Personal Computing Device Tracker,...
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LG creates AI brand
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Veeam updates availability solution
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Easy, secure digital payment
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Retailers turn to smarter stores
As the holiday shopping rush gets into full swing, South African retailers are increasingly looking to technology that they can use to improve their operations, better understand and engage with their customers - using both off- and online channels - and set...
Digital can transform global education
From South Africa to South America, education is in a critical state of flux. Young learners are failing to emerge from their traditional schooling with the skills needed for a digitally driven world of work, and tertiary institutions are battling to stay relevant...
The sharing economy in hospitality
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