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An international team of astronomers using the NASA/ESA/CSA James Webb Space Telescope have directly imaged an exoplanet roughly 12 light-years from Earth. While there were hints that the planet existed, it had not been confirmed until Webb imaged it. The planet is...
E-commerce hubs drive up air pollution
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The impact of hybrid working on company culture
Seventy-six percent of HR leaders feel that hybrid work challenges employees' connection to organisational culture, according to a recent survey by Gartner. A February 2022 Gartner poll of more than 200 HR leaders reveals the most challenging aspect of setting their...
MS Sites eats into Google’s search market
Microsoft Sites has increased its market share by 76% with its market share growing from 15,2% in January 2012 to 26,8% in January 2022, according to research by TradingPlatforms.com. The biggest loser from Microsoft Sites' surge is Google Search Engine. Although its...
NASA detects ‘heat islands’ in extreme Indian heat wave
A relentless heat wave has blanketed India and Pakistan since mid-March, causing dozens of deaths, fires, increased air pollution and reduced crop yields, and weather forecasts show no prospect of relief any time soon. NASA's Ecosystem Spaceborne Thermal Radiometer...
Google top tech donor combating Covid
Google has donated $1,4-billion towards combating the Covid-19 pandemic making it the largest donor for that cause, according to StockApps.com. "Google has been putting its words into action in the campaign against Covid-19. They have so far made 31 donations totaling...
IBM looks to address AI adoption challenges
In today's hybrid cloud reality, distributed data holds the key to unlocking value through new business and operational insights. However, according to the "Global AI Adoption Index 2021," conducted by Morning Consult and commissioned by IBM, data complexity and data...
Steady growth for aftermarket car telematics devices
The number of active aftermarket car telematics units will grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 11,6% from 87,4-million at the end of 2021 to 151,6-million at the end of 2026, according to new research from Berg Insight. Berg Insight's definition of an...
CPI close to 6% for third month
The annual change in the consumer price index (CPI) was 5,9% in April, unchanged from 5,9% in March. The monthly rate decreased to 0,6% from 1,0%. This is the third time in five months that the annual rate was 5,9%, testing the 6% upper limit of the South African...
Financial stress for workers impacts business profitability
Financial stress is a key detractor from employee wellness and research suggests it's an impairment to cognitive functioning, which can lead to a reduction in productivity. A recent study which measured and analysed the experiences of a sample of South Africa's...
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36m tracks for Tigo subscribers
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Gemalto expands presence in Africa
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Fujitsu announces Storage Eternus DX60 S3
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WiFi trends for 2015
We now live in a data-centric, wireless world, and no technology is better suited to address this reality than WiFi, according to Ruckus Wireless. In fact, global hotspot numbers are expected to grow to more than 340-million – that’s nearly one hotspot for every 20 people on Earth by 2018. That compares to one WiFi hotspot for every 150 people today. As a result, WiFi in many ways is fast becoming a utility. It’s like running water or electricity – you expect it to be there, and if you don’t have it, you are at a serious quality-of-life disadvantage.
Moving to converged networks
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Africa and the ultra-broadband revolution
Michel Combes, CEO of Alcatel-Lucent, explains his vision for Africa. First let me tell you, why Africa? For me Africa is at the heart of tomorrow, it is an important region in the world, it is definitely a growing region and a clear focus market for us. In the big...
Dell announces new storage arrays
Delivering on its commitment to transform the storage industry with industry-leading customer value and economics, Dell has announced the global availability of new enterprise class Dell Storage all-flash array (AFA) configurations starting at only $25 000. With this...
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