CPaaS market to hit $29bn
A new study from Juniper Research has found that the value of the CPaaS (Communications Platform-as-a-Service) market will reach $29-billion globally by 2025; rising from $16-billion in 2022. To capitalise on this substantial growth of 80% over the next three years,...
Technology sourcing leaders will align performance to sustainability
By 2026, 70% of technology sourcing, procurement and vendor management (SPVM) leaders will have environmental-sustainability-aligned performance objectives for their functions, according to Gartner. Environmental sustainability has become a top 10 business priority...
Digital payments are still surging
Covid-19 triggered a boom in digital payments, the market continues to surge, reaching a new record transaction value and more users than ever before. According to data presented by TradingPlatforms.com, the total transaction value in the digital payments sector is...
Self-reliance an accelerated trend in education
Consumers are under significant financial pressure as a result of rising interest rates, soaring inflation and stagnant household incomes. Recent research indicates that many people are cutting their discretionary spending while some are struggling to pay their bills...
EV charging points set to proliferate
The number of connected EV charging points in Europe and North America reached an estimated 3,3-million units, according to new research from Berg Insight. Europe represents the largest share comprising around 2,6-million of these charging points, corresponding to a...
Embracing a distributed world of work
The normalisation of a distributed workforce has seen some companies fall short when it comes to maintaining effective communications with their employees. Engagement between workers was always taken for granted in traditional office environments. By Catherine Muller,...
Generative AI a game changer for people, business and government
Using OpenAI's ChatGPT, the response below was generated following the prompt Write the opening paragraph for a media release about how transformative generative AI can be for business and government. "Generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) has the potential to...
Every day should be Data Privacy Day
Data Privacy Day, also known as Data Protection Day, takes place annually on 28 January to raise awareness about the importance of data privacy and to promote data protection best practices. By Nadine Mather, partner at Bowmans South Africa This international event is...
Huawei showcases FusionSolar solution
Huawei used the launch of its new Mate 50 smart device to simultaneously introduce Power-M, an advanced digital back-up power solution to help households meet their power supply needs. Nick Lusson, senior sales consultant at Huawei Digital Power Southern Africa, says:...
Private equity firm drives digital inclusion in Africa
Convergence Partners has successfully closed its Convergence Partners Digital Infrastructure Fund (CPDIF) at $296-million, surpassing its initial target by over 18%. The recent close of CPDIF marks a significant milestone for the company, as it represents Convergence...
Saicom is VMware Cloud Verified
Saicom has achieved VMware Cloud Verified status. The Cloud Verified designation indicates that a provider offers the complete VMware-based software-defined data centre infrastructure delivered as a service. VMware Cloud Verified partner services enable customers to...
RS unveils next phase of DesignSpark engineering community
RS Group has announced the launch of the next phase of DesignSpark, RS' fast-growing online community for engineers. It offers a suite of design tools including DesignSpark Mechanical and DesignSpark PCB, plus comprehensive 2D/3D and electronics part libraries, and a...