AI will drive massive growth for edge computing
The global edge computing market size is expected to reach $155,9-billion by 2030, and is expected to expand at 37,9% CAGR from 2023 to 2030, according to a new report by Grand View Research. Artificial intelligence (AI) integration into the edge environment is...
Apple smartphones capture top spot in China for the first time
A shift of power playing out on the worldwide stage also happened in China, the largest smartphone market. Apple became the leading smartphone company in China for the first time with record high market share of 17,3% in 2023. According to preliminary data from the...
Critical infrastructure organisations can expect more security breaches
By 2025, 30% of critical infrastructure organizations will experience a security breach that will result in the halting of an operations- or mission-critical cyber-physical system, according to Gartner. Critical infrastructure security has become a primary concern for...
Predictions for the future of industry ecosystems
International Data Corporation (IDC) has announced its Future of Industry Ecosystems predictions for 2022 and beyond. Over the course of the Covid-19 pandemic, a "digital divide" emerged where companies that invested in digital before 2020 progressed more quickly...
Home-grown software vital to swift Omicron detection
An online software platform developed by Hyrax Biosciences, a company that spun out of the University of the Western Cape (UWC), played a critical role in South Africa's early detection of the Omicron variant of the SARS-CoV-2 virus. South Africa has been recognised...
Data points to SA shoppers moving online
Leading up to Black Friday 2021, there was widespread speculation about what South African retailers should expect from what is traditionally America's biggest shopping day, but which has now been widely adopted locally. There were two schools of thought. The first...
Wireless LAN out of stock as WiFi 6 orders grow
WiFi 6 orders were "through the roof' but the wireless LAN market is "out of stock", as supply constraints hampered 3Q 2021 sales of several US-based wireless LAN manufacturers. This is according to a recently published report by Dell'Oro Group. "The appetite for the...
Double-digit decline for hardcopy peripheral shipments
The worldwide hardcopy peripherals market declined 20,4% year over year in the third quarter of 2021 (3Q21) to nearly 21-million units shipped. Manufacturing constraints and logistical issues were the main causes for most brands to not have enough inventory to fulfill...
Attacks on financial organisations set to increase in 2022
In 2022, state-sponsored groups are expected to target the cryptocurrency industry, while cybercriminals will take advantage of investors by fabricating rogue wallet with backdoors included. On top of that, there is likely to be a growth of attacks against payment...
Startup support, access to markets key for African innovation
Over the course of 2021, African tech startups raised $4,42-billion in funding - almost double the record-breaking $2,4-billion raised in the previous year. "With investment in African innovation increasing, so too has the demand for hands-on support and access to...
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Mobile connectivity key for service delivery
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RS enhances DesignSpark PCB software
RS Components (RS), the trading brand of Electrocomponents, has unveiled the latest release of DesignSpark PCB, the company's award-winning rapid prototyping software for electronics. Supporting engineers in the design phase, DesignSpark PCB Version 7.0 adds three of...
AIGS hosts Namibia roadshow
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VMUG hosts top international speakers
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DCC offers Dell Inspiron 20 All-in-One
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Tackling the IT skills crisis in SA
Enterprise technology adoption in South Africa (SA) is developing at a strong rate. However, a national shortage of skills in key areas is limiting the ability of local companies to integrate new technology and generate maximum benefits from it. Concurrently, young...
Why gamification aids effective learning
The increasing importance of technology in organisations has opened up new avenues in business, not just in the way in which we work – such as bring your own device (BYOD), which allows workers to be far more mobile and not tethered to the desk from nine to five – but also in how new employees are recruited and how on the job training occurs.
Optimising document workflow
Staying afloat in the choppy waters of today’s economic environment demands that companies look for opportunities to deepen customer relationships, improve efficiency, and generate more profit, says Hennie Kruger, DDS product and marketing manager of Océ South Africa....
Do not fall victim to online credit scams
“Have you been blacklisted?” Chances are you’ve seen many adverts asking you this question, but rest assured that the answer is always “no”. There is no such thing as a blacklist, says Jeannine Naudé-Viljoen, executive manager of the Credit Bureau Association (CBA)....
Change management key to outsourcing success
IT outsourcing continues to be a popular option, as it offers a number of well-known benefits, including access to scarce skills, cost reductions, leveraging industry best practices and more. However, despite spending considerable time and effort in implementing an...
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Functional Analyst at Accenture – Gauteng Midrand
Functional AnalystLocation: Johannesburg/Cape Town South AfricaAbout Accenture Accenture is a leading global professional services company that helps the world's leading businesses, governments and other organizations build their digital core, optimize their...
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