Minimum growth for security appliance revenues
According to the International Data Corporation (IDC) Worldwide Quarterly Security Appliance Tracker, total market revenue in the global security appliance market grew 0,5% year over year in the second quarter of 2024 (2Q24) to $4,2-billion, an increase of $20-million...
New metamaterial promises better 6G networking
A new cheap and easily-manufactured device could lead to improved satellite communication, high speed data transmission, and remote sensing, scientists say. A team of engineers led by researchers from the University of Glasgow have developed a ultrathin 2D surface...
Dell, Red Hat collaborate on open source workloads
Dell Technologies and Red Hat are working together to bring Red Hat Enterprise Linux AI (RHEL AI), a foundation model platform built on an AI-optimised operating system that enables users to more seamlessly develop, test and deploy artificial intelligence (AI) and...
Smart satellite services deliver better healthcare
Q-KON has installed a Eutelsat OneWeb LEO system at the Platinum Health Modikwa Clinic – the first time that a LEO satellite service has been used in the healthcare industry in South Africa. Situated at the Modikwa Mine in Mpumalanga near Burgersfort, Modikwa Clinic...
Public-private action could bridge cyber protection gap
A new whitepaper from Marsh McLennan and Zurich Insurance Group highlights the critical need for greater public sector involvement to strengthen societal resilience in the event a catastrophic cyber event occurs. The whitepaper, “Closing the cyber risk protection...
AI is changing the value of people in the BPO sector
One of the most common questions asked of the business process outsourcing (BPO) sector is, ‘will artificial intelligence (AI) take jobs from the sector?’. The answer is a resounding no, writes By Mervyn Pretorius, chief technology officer of CCI Global. That said,...
A new approach to lithium-ion battery waste
Desco Electronic Recyclers is addressing the challenges posed by the disposal of lithium-ion (Li-Ion) batteries. Contrary to widespread misconceptions, the company is implementing sophisticated, effective recycling processes, ensuring that valuable materials are...
Harnessing IoT for the future of agriculture
The size of the Internet of Things (IoT) in the agriculture market is projected to top $78-billion by 2031, growing at more than 12% annually from 2024. Teresa Huysamen, wireless business unit manager at Duxbury Networking Increased efficiencies, sustainability, and...
Payment trends online travel agents should pay attention to
In South Africa, it’s estimated 70% of travel sales revenue will come from online purchases by 2028. In this growing and competitive market, online travel agents (OTAs) that innovate to offer people new ways to book and pay for their holidays will come out on top....
Are your data dashboards smoke and mirrors, or delivering real value?
Almost all studies show that 90% of information is transmitted to the brain visually, so it is little wonder that data visualisation has become so important as an ecommerce business intelligence tool. As consumer demand increases with the advent of new technologies,...
BIDTravel transforms IT infrastructure to optimise private cloud
Nutanix was selected by leading travel management company Bidvest Travel (BIDTravel) as the backbone for its private cloud environment. Bidvest Travel (BIDTravel) has redefined travel management services across corporate and leisure sectors. The company provides...
Mpumalanga shifts to sustainability
In a province once synonymous with the towering chimneys and billowing smoke of coal-fired power plants, Mpumalanga is undergoing a remarkable metamorphosis, emerging as a pivotal player in South Africa's dynamic renewable energy landscape, with wind power in...