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1 day ago · Kathy Gibson reports – The world we are in relies on data, and everything we do creates data in one form or another. This is the word from Karsten Winther, president: Europe, Middle East and Africa at Vertiv, who says this is driving the need and growth for data...
Powering modern data centres for sustainability - IT-Online
2 days ago · South Africa’s continued expansion of data centre capacity is a clear testament to the exponential growth in data generated by an increasingly digitised economy. Driven by intelligent systems, data centres are also energy hungry, more so than traditional computer systems. Dean Matteucci, Rectron’s data centre category head takes a look at the main mechanisms inside […]
AI can drive urban efficiency in Africa - IT-Online
4 days ago · In South Africa, the vision of smart cities is more than just an aspiration – it’s a potential solution to some of the country’s most pressing urban challenges. By Dean Wolson, GM: infrastructure solutions group at Lenovo Africa From traffic congestion to unreliable water supply and waste management inefficiencies, municipalities are struggling to deliver essential […]
Fibre key to ubiquitous broadband rollout in Africa - IT-Online
Nov 13, 2024 · Kathy Gibson reports from AfricaCom – Globally, fibre has begun to dominate fixed broadband connectivity, and continues to expand. This is the word from Dobek Pater, ICT analyst at Africa Analysis, speaking at the Africa Broadband Forum on the sidelines of AfricaCom taking place in Cape Town. Key drivers behind the growth are an increasing […]
The Internet's evolution in SA - IT-Online
Nov 5, 2024 · Over the last decade, South Africa has witnessed a dramatic transformation in its digital landscape. By David Coleman, chief product officer at Frogfoot Networks The country has made significant strides, with mobile networks now reaching almost every corner of the nation – according to GSMA Intelligence, mobile connections have achieved an impressive 100% penetration rate, […]
Africa Tech Festival: It’s a wrap … - IT-Online
Nov 15, 2024 · The Africa Tech Festival, taking place this week (11-14 November) in Cape Town, saw telecommunications vendors and operators get together with governments and key policy-makers to pilot the continent on it’s transition to a digital economy. Kathy Gibson reports Clean, reliable power key to Africa’s digital economy South Africa and Africa must drive forward […]
Brain drain worsens SA’s significant skills gap - IT-Online
Oct 29, 2024 · Kathy Gibson reports – The global digital economy is driving a growing need for IT skills – and this is exacerbating the many skills challenges facing the South African market. This is among the headline findings of the latest Institute of IT Professionals of South Africa (IITPSA) Skills Survey and Research report, launched today. According […]
Mustek and Huawei drive sustainable power agenda - IT-Online
Jul 3, 2024 · Across the globe, power and sustainability are top of the agenda. In South Africa, supply interruptions and rising costs are providing additional motivation for businesses and individuals to take the provision of consistent and sustainable power into their own hands. Already well known for its extensive data centre and networking solutions, Huawei is rapidly emerging […]
Africa prepares for 5.5G - IT-Online
Nov 13, 2024 · Kathy Gibson reports from AfricaCom – While much of Africa is battling to connect with 5G technology, 5.5G is already on the horizon. The digital and intelligent future is here, with technologies like artificial intelligence (AI) key to driving it forward. But intelligent IP networks have to be in place to make new technologies a […]
Strengthening SA’s 4IR research capacity - IT-Online
Oct 24, 2024 · The Media Information Communication and Technologies Sector Education Training Authority (MICT SETA) and the Vaal University of Technology (VUT) are are set to host the inaugural 4IR Research Symposium and Expo from tomorrow (25 October), marking a pivotal moment for South Africa’s Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR) research landscape. Taking place at VUT’s Vanderbijlpark Campus, the […]