Microsoft launches AI-ready Surface devices
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Writing on the wall for robust digital signage growth
The installed base of connected digital signage displays reached 91,5-million in 2023 and, growing at a CAGR of 10,3%, the installed base of connected displays is expected to reach 149,4-million units in 2028, says Berg Insight. The research group says market growth...
Shopify leads e-commerce giants in market cap gain
After a brutal 2020, which brought the first-ever revenue drop, 2023 was a good year for the e-commerce industry. The market revenue jumped by almost 10% year-over-year and hit $3,15-trillion, up from $2,87-trillion a year before, while more than 300-million new users...
Clean energy tech advances drive reduced costs
The average cost of adding clean energy technologies to the worlds' power grids will see a continued decline, dropping by 15% to 20% by 2030. This is among the findings from S&P Global Commodity Insights' latest report on the Top 10 Trends in Clean Energy...
Captured CO2 goes into useful products
IDTechEx predicts that by 2044, utilisation of waste CO2 will reach 800Mt to create over 3 000Mt of useful products. By Eve Pope, technology analyst at IDTechEx Revenue generated through carbon dioxide utilisation (CO2U) over the next two decades will be vital to...
After an attack, SA targets focus on building resilience
Almost half of South African organisations found it necessary to completely overhaul the skills and qualifications of their cybersecurity teams following major cybersecurity incidents, along with significant improvements in processes and technology, in 2023. This was...
MacOS backdoor targets cryptocurrency wallets
Kaspersky researchers have unearthed an unconventional strain of macOS malware. The previously unknown family of malicious software, distributed discreetly through pirated applications, targets macOS users' cryptocurrency, which is stored in digital wallets. In...
Used smartphone market to hit $109,7bn by 2027
International Data Corporation (IDC) estimates worldwide shipments of used smartphones, including officially refurbished and used smartphones, will reach 309,4-million units in 2023. The unit growth represents a 9,5% increase over the 282,6-million units shipped in...
What to consider in a human rights policy
Growing environmental, social, and governance (ESG) expectations and expanding global regulation are propelling organisations to consider implementing a stand-alone human rights policy, according to Gartner. Shareholder proposals and media reports continue to put...
IT spending set to grow 8% in 2024
Gartner has revised its forecast for global IT spending, projecting an 8% increase that will take the total to $5,1-trillion in 2024. While generative AI (GenAI) has not yet had a material impact on IT spending, investment in AI more broadly is supporting overall IT...
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CSAD appointed as AccessData distributor into Africa
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What you need to know about cryptocurrency
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