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6 days ago · AI’s outsized demand for energy has already become infamous. Here’s how to fix it, writes President Ntuli, MD of HPE South Africa. With the AI race in full swing, many organisations now find themselves hoarding data in the hopes they will soon find a way to derive...
A strategic approach to AI sustainability in SA - IT-Online
5 days ago · AI’s outsized demand for energy has already become infamous. Here’s how to fix it, writes President Ntuli, MD of HPE South Africa. With the AI race in full swing, many organisations now find themselves hoarding data in the hopes they will soon find a way to derive value from it. Generative AI has the power […]
Emerging trends we can expect to see in 2025 - IT-Online
5 days ago · Rapid technological innovation, shifting societal priorities, and a heightened focus on sustainability from businesses across all sectors are shaping the global landscape as we rapidly approach 2025. Some key trends that have become apparent include the rise of AI, the expansion of green technologies, and the adoption of immersive …
SA companies unprepared for AI future - IT-Online
Dec 10, 2024 · Just 18% of organisations in South Africa are fully prepared to deploy and leverage artificial intelligence (AI)-powered technologies, according to the Cisco 2024 AI Readiness Index This underscores the challenges companies face in adopting, deploying, and fully leveraging AI. Given the rapid market evolution and the significant impact AI is anticipated to have on business […]
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Nov 27, 2024 · African data centres set to power the digital age. Dec 11, 2024. The global data centre industry has emerged as a cornerstone of the digital age, facilitating the storage, processing, and management of vast amounts of data.
Shaping the future of SA's ICT sector - IT-Online
Jul 9, 2024 · South Africa’s ICT sector is poised for significant growth and innovation, driven by a powerful force: our youth. With approximately 54% of tech professionals in the country under the age of 35, we face a critical strategic question. By Morwesi Ramphenyane, chief administration officer at Openserve The question before us is not whether we should […]
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, […]
Unlocking the future of connectivity - IT-Online
Oct 29, 2024 · Passpoint and Open Roaming can bridge the gap in South Africa’s spectrum battle, writes Paul Colmer, exco member of the Wireless Access Provider’s Association (WAPA). The battle for the 6GHz spectrum band is heating up in South Africa, mirroring global debates on the allocation of spectrum between WiFi and IMT (cellular) operators. The core of […]
Digital platforms could add R91,4bn to SA economy - IT-Online
Aug 27, 2024 · Kathy Gibson reports – The digital platform economy could be a game-changer for South Africa, potentially adding R91,4-billion to the economy by 2035. This growth would see the sector’s contribution expand from 0,02% of GDP in 2022 to a meaningful 1,38% by 2035. These are among the findings of a new research report from Naspers […]
Digitisation, cloud is improving business outcomes - IT-Online
Oct 24, 2024 · Kathy Gibson reports – South African organisations are increasingly using cloud services to unlock opportunities and improve business outcomes. Pandelani Munyai, group CIO of Transnet, explains that key considerations when adopting cloud included improved security and regulatory issues; integration with cloud-native services; improving data access speeds; better control of the application ...