Bitcoin mining profitability plummets
Bitcoin mining profits have crunched by 75% in the last three years, according to new research from Stocklytics. "Bitcoin mining is becoming less profitable day after day due to various factors including the cost of mining," says Edith Reads, financial analyst at...
Intel adds AI experiences to Paris Olympic Games
Through its AI Everywhere platform, Intel plans to implement artificial intelligence (AI) technology powered by Intel processors to the Olympic and Paralympic Games Paris 2024. As the Official Worldwide AI Platform Partner of the Olympic and Paralympic Games Paris...
People-centred solutions mooted for universal connectivity
More than a year-and-a-half into the Covid-19 pandemic, amid relentless global demand for broadband services, the Broadband Commission for Sustainable Development has reaffirmed its call for digital co-operation, innovation with information and communication...
NASA’s Artemis Rover looks for water near Moon’s South Pole
In 2023, NASA's Volatiles Investigating Polar Exploration Rover (Viper) will land near the western edge of the Nobile Crater at the Moon's South Pole to map and explore the region's surface and subsurface for water and other resources. Part of Artemis, Viper will...
July unrest takes a long-term toll
The unrest which took place in July is having a long-term impact on local businesses, coming after previously-recorded signs of strong sales growth which were heading towards pre-pandemic figures. The Skynamo Industry Thermometer, a free-to-access resource that...
Comic Con Cape Town pop-up programme announced
Taking over the streets of the mother city on 2 October, Comic Con Cape Town will bring a taste of pop culture to fans for one day only. Highlighting the world of art, cosplay, film, anime and gaming, Comic Con Cape Town, in partnership with Film Cape Town and hosted...
ISPA Inspires Bursary Programme applications closing soon
Applications for the ISPA Inspires Bursary Programme, 2022, are closing on Friday 1 October 2021. The Internet Service Providers' Association of SA (ISPA) is the Industry Representative Body (IRB) for over 200 of the country's Internet Service Providers (ISPs) and...
Fintech incubation programme opens for applications
AlphaCode Incubate, established to identify, partner with and grow innovative entrepreneurs in financial services and related industries, is inviting applicants to apply now if they have an early-stage fintech or related sector startup or even a great idea for one....
No shortage of resources aimed at hacking the cloud
As cybercriminals remain steadfast in their pursuit of unsuspecting ways to infiltrate today's businesses, a new report by IBM Security X-Force highlights the top tactics of cybercriminals, the open doors users are leaving for them and the burgeoning marketplace for...
How to increase inclusion in hybrid working
Organisations that effectively manage the transition to a hybrid work environment and employ sustainable initiatives can boost inclusion by 24%, according to Gartner. Prior to the Covid-19 pandemic, many of the ways organisations fostered inclusion were designed for a...
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EA conference a success
The Open Group Enterprise Architecture (EA) Practitioners Conference, held at Gallagher Estate in Midrand, Johannesburg on 5 September 2013, was attended by more than 130 enterprise architecture practitioners (EA) as well as local and international EA experts. The...
Jasco, UCOMS launch IaaS solution
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BlackBerry introduces Z30 smartphone
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WD creates higher capacity hard drives
The network attached entry level storage market is expected to grow at an 86,2% CAGR between 2011 and 2016, according to John Rydning, IDC’s Research VP for hard disk drives. With this expected phenomenal increase the channel needs to make sure they benefit from this...
MAP signs MOA on manufacturing practices
The founding members of the Manufacturing Accelerator Programme (MAP) - ISAH, Rifle-Shot Performance Partners and SANEC - have signed a memorandum of agreement with the board of the South African Capital Equipment Council (SACEEC) to promote good manufacturing...
Solving data residency issues
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Cellfind launches LBS workforce management
Cellfind, a subsidiary of Blue Label Telecom, has introduced a set of location based service (LBS) workforce and asset management solutions to help enterprises increase efficiency improve productivity and reduce costs. Quentin Joubert, product manager at Cellfind,...
WD develops Red drives
The network attached entry level storage market is expected to grow at an 86.2% CAGR between 2011 and 2016, according to John Rydning, IDC’s Research vice president for hard disk drives. With this expected phenomenal increase the channel needs to make sure they...
Social media as a contact centre
Could social media in its mainstream form become the go-to technology for customer service? The Gartner Group certainly thinks so. In a research paper published in April, Social Media for CRM Will Force a Shift From Contact Centres to Customer Engagement Centres, VP...
Vodacom Mozambique orders eCentre
Flexenclosure, a specialist developer of intelligent power management systems and pre-fabricated data centres for the ICT industry, has received a multi-million dollar order from Vodacom Mozambique for its modular and pre-fabricated data centre eCentre. Vodacom...
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