West Africa data centres mirror global trends
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88% of new jobs in global business services go to youth
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Unchecked cyberattacks a growing threat to the fragile global economy
The Adoption of connected devices during the pandemic led to a dramatic increase in cyberattacks. And, according to a new report launched at the World Economic Forum Annual Meeting 2023, if left unchecked, the cost of cyberattacks will continue to rise, threatening a...
Critical infrastructure blackouts, cyber are top threats in SA
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SA consumers under the whip as economic pressure grows
Soaring inflation and economic pressures are taking their toll on South African consumers. According to research conducted by TransUnion at the beginning of November 2022, two in three consumers (67%) have cut their discretionary spending in the past three months -...
Strong growth forecast for low-code, no-code and intelligent developer technologies
The market for low-code, no-code and intelligent developer technologies (LCNCIDT) continues to see strong demand from both professional and non-technical developers. A new International Data Corporation (IDC) forecast shows worldwide LCNCIDT revenue growing to...
The future of trade is ‘digital, green and inclusive’
A challenge for the 2023 trade outlook is not only slowing global growth but also the uncertainty surrounding those statistics. The war in Ukraine, concerns about Covid and fragile supply chains have caused many nations to rethink their approach to trade and question...
Worldwide semiconductor revenue grew 1,1% in 2022
Worldwide semiconductor revenue increased 1,1% in 2022 to total $601,7-billion, up from $595-billion in 2021, according to preliminary results by Gartner. The combined revenue of the top 25 semiconductor vendors increased 2,8% in 2022 and accounted for 77,5% of the...
Microsoft announces general availability of Azure OpenAI Service
Large language models are quickly becoming an essential platform for people to innovate, apply AI to solve big problems, and imagine what's possible. By Eric Boyd, corporate vice-president: AI platform at Microsoft Today, we are excited to announce the general...
IT services brands grow in value
Accenture, with a brand value up 10% to $39,9-billion, retains its position as the most valuable IT services brand in the world for the fifth consecutive year, according to a new report from leading brand valuation consultancy, Brand Finance. The brand continues to...
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Bid to improve African aviation safety
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Better connectivity increases risks
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