Zutari completes MEP upgrade for ADC in Cape Town
Zutari has completed the mechanical, electrical and plumbing (MEP) upgrade for Africa Data Centres’ 6MW capacity expansion at its Cape Town 1 (CPT1) facility. The fast-track project was a brownfield site with existing structures. “We had to work around the existing...
RCS messaging enjoys growing significance
Rich Communication Services (RCS) traffic will quadruple over the next five years, according to a new whitepaper commissioned by global communications platform Infobip. Data from tech analyst Omdia shows RCS application to person (A2P) and person to person (P2P)...
Android continues market share growth
Android and iOS have been battling market dominance for more than a decade, and their constant rivalry has driven innovation and improved user experiences in the smartphone segment. Although both platforms introduced innovative features with each new version, outdoing...
Data centre demand prompts new cooling solutions
The rapid growth of artificial intelligence (AI) has significantly increased the demand for data processing capabilities and capacity, leading to the expansion of data centres globally. As these facilities operate continuously, their energy-intensive equipment are...
UCT converts waste to energy and water
The University of Cape Town’s (UCT) Centre for Bioprocess Engineering Research (CeBER) is working on a project that breaks down waste and converts it to an energy source for cooking or to produce water that can later be used to irrigate on-campus vegetable gardens....
Top teams to shine at HP Gaming Garage Hackathon
Gamers, game enthusiasts and developers, get ready to show off your skills at an exciting gaming event. HP and RGB Gaming have announced GameOn with HP Gaming Garage hackathon designed for higher education students and 18+ game developers. The hackathon challenges...
Commvault launches Cloud Rewind
Commvault has announced the availability of Cloud Rewind on the Commvault Cloud platform, integrating cloud-native distributed application recovery and rebuild capabilities from the Appranix acquisition. Cloud Rewind transforms and simplifies cloud cyber recoveries....
Together, agents and humans can drive customer success
AI is advancing rapidly, capturing the attention of CEOs, CTOs, and CIOs with its proven ability to boost productivity, enhance employee performance, and improve customer relationships. By Linda Saunders, director: solutions engineering Africa at Salesforce We are...
A CFO’s guide to GenAI potential
CFOs of leading global organisations understand that their role extends beyond mere financial oversight; they are pivotal in steering organisation-wide transformation, particularly in the realm of technological advancement. By Kovin Nayager, senior manager and chief...
Sustainability and AI pave a new energy pathway for SA
As the global conversation around climate change intensifies, South Africa is confronted with a dual challenge: how to meet its growing energy demands while reducing its heavy reliance on fossil fuels, particularly coal. By Louise Taute, MD of Westcon-Comstor...
Simplify customer interactions for happier, more loyal customers
Simplifying customer interactions can lead to happier, more loyal customers, writes Kelvin Brown, customer operations executive at, Telviva. There is more choice than ever before, meaning customers are not forced to endure a customer experience (CX) that is...
Drones see huge uptake in security industry
The integration of drone technology into security operations has changed the way we approach surveillance and threat detection, with these unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) offering unparalleled advantages and efficiencies. For instance, drones offer such benefits as...