PC shipments dip, despite recovery economy
Even though the global economy shows signs of recovery, worldwide shipments of traditional PCs dipped 2,4% year-over-year (YoY) to 68,8-million units, during the third quarter of 2024 (3Q24), according to preliminary results from the International Data Corporation...
Economic transactions track lower in September
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ChatGPT could be a serious cybersecurity threat
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IT services providers wise to include ESG opportunities
IT services providers that are expanding their portfolios to target environmental, social and governance (ESG) opportunities are making a wise move as many enterprises require assistance developing and implementing ESG-related initiatives. GlobalData notes that these...
Long-lost lizard discovered in the Western Cape
The Endangered Wildlife Trust (EWT) and collaborators from the South African National Biodiversity Institute (SANBI) and Bayworld Museum rediscovered the rare Orange Sandveld Lizard (Nucras aurantiaca) during surveys in December 2022. The lizard has only been recorded...
Rise in inactive BTC as market stagnates
Bitcoin hodlers are becoming increasingly popular, with investors looking to hold on to their BTC longer. BTC hodlers are optimistic about the future of bitcoin and its ability to increase in value over time. The total amount of inactive bitcoin (BTC) for at least six...
North America switches to smart electricity meters
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Climate change an existential risk as multiple crises pile up
Kathy Gibson reports - Multiple crises are facing people and businesses as we go into 2023, topped by energy, food and the cost of living. These are the top risks for 2023 identified by the World Economic Forum's latest Global Risks Report, with the cost of living...
Global PC shipments in almost 30% decline
Worldwide PC shipments totaled 65,3-million units in the fourth quarter of 2022, a 28,5% decrease from the fourth quarter of 2021, according to preliminary results by Gartner. This marks the largest quarterly shipment decline since Gartner began tracking the PC market...
Bracing for uncertainty: financial services predictions for 2023
As recession anxieties and geopolitical tensions cloud the global economic horizon, the financial services sector is preparing for a rocky 2023. How will industry leaders wield their data and advanced analytics to weather the storm? Some of SAS' foremost industry...
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