The installed base of smart streetlights amounted to 23-million globally at the end of 2022, according to a new research report from IoT analysts, Berg Insight. Growing at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 22,7%, the installed base will reach 63,8-million by the...

Confidence in the manufacturing sector has improved slightly to 26 points – the highest level seen in 2023, as shown by the Q4 Absa Manufacturing Survey. Although trading conditions remained tough, manufacturers noted an overall improvement in business conditions (up...

No-one could have predicted the catastrophic consequences that Covid-19 would have across the world with its impact having been felt across nearly all industries. South Africa's wine sector was severely affected by the Covid-19 pandemic and lockdowns, with Wines of...

More than half of companies across Europe, the Middle East and Africa (EMEA) expect to return to pre-pandemic revenue and profit within the next 12 months, new Experian research reveals. According to findings, more than 80% expect to recover their position within 18...

Forrester predicts that 2021 will be the year that every company -- not just the 15% of firms that were already digitally-savvy -- will double down on technology-fueled experiences, operations, products, and ecosystems. According to Forrester's 2021 Predictions, the...

Supply chain planning leaders that define their function's "fit for purpose" and choose a corresponding organisation design will improve their results and be better aligned to the overall business, according to Gartner. The term "fit for purpose" describes an approach...

The essential nature of connectivity, the measures taken in the face of the pandemic, and the unprecedented opportunities for the ICT sector in recovery from global crisis were the key areas highlighted by global ministers, regulators and industry leaders during...

The Commonwealth and UN Technology Bank have formed a new partnership to support least developed countries (LDCs) through technology transfer, capacity-building and knowledge sharing. The two organisations signed a memorandum of understanding today committing to...

Datatec subsidiary Logicalis Group has acquired a 65% interest in iZeno, a specialist in digital transformation solutions based in Singapore. iZeno has a team of 85 skilled employees who have delivered, implemented and optimised enterprise solutions to more than 300...

Companies such as Facebook, Alphabet (Google), Twitter and Amazon are actively advertising to hire personnel to tackle new-age cyber propaganda, including 'fake news', 'election interference', and 'disinformation'. GlobalData's Job Analytics platform highlights the...