Although the construction sector is in the midst of an international supply chain crisis, 70% of respondents to Turner & Townsend’s Data Centre Cost Index were optimistic that stronger-than-ever demand proves the data-centre industry is recession-proof. Now in its...

A new community platform powered by artificial intelligence (AI), launched today by the International Telecommunication Union (ITU), aims to step up global collaboration on the use of AI to drive sustainable development. The AI for Good Neural Network is designed to...

The Windows 10 Creators Update, the third major release of the operating system, will be available in South Africa from April 11. It will feature 3D, mixed reality, enhanced apps, improved security and 4K gaming. Currently, more than 400-million devices are running...

IT professionals are in the fortunate position of having a highly desirable skill set in an environment where there isn't much competition. The online job market is booming with jobs from administration to engineering and manufacturing jobs. But there jobs are...

Worldwide revenues for security-related hardware, software, and services will reach $81,7-billion in 2017, an increase of 8,2% over 2016. A new update to the Worldwide Semiannual Security Spending Guide from International Data Corporation (IDC) forecasts that global...

Following the lead of technology innovations in the taxi industry, South Africa's road freight sector is set for a similar shake-up. According the latest Logistics Barometer, published by Stellenbosch University, transport remains the most significant portion of...

The degree of exposure for the African continent in relation to Brexit developments varies, but is significant given the continent's close historic and cultural ties. Alisa Strobel, senior economist: sub-Saharan Africa, economics and country risk at IHS Markit,...

Global shipments of cellular IoT devices will grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 22,7% from 155,6-million units in 2016 to reach 530,1-million units in 2022. According to a new research report from IoT analyst firm Berg Insight, strong growth is fuelled...

The worldwide semiconductor market showed signs of recovery in 2016 following a down year in 2015. I IHS Markit points out that, in 2016, the market posted a year-end growth rate of 2%, with chip growth seen across multiple market segments. Global revenue came in at...

More than half (52%) of small businesses in the US invested in search engine optimisation (SEO) in 2016, and 74% expect to do so in 2017. According to new research from B2B research and reviews firm Clutch, a further 66% of small businesses say they plan to invest in...