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Dec 19, 2024 · 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...
AI is the spark igniting a new era - IT-Online
1 day ago · It’s almost 2025, and we’re witnessing the technological equivalent of the “big bang” with AI at the epicentre of how we live, work and play. John Roese, chief technology officer of Dell Technologies, highlights emerging trends that are shaping the future of industries. Just as the universe expanded rapidly after its inception, technology is exploding […]
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Nov 29, 2024 · 1Day Africa Study Highlights R21 Vaccine as a Cost-Effective Solution to Malaria Compared to Popular Interventions: November 29, 2024)/-A groundbreaking study by 1Day Africa, the African chapter of U.S. public health nonprofit 1Day Sooner, has revealed the high cost-effectiveness of the new R21 malaria vaccine compared to existing interventions such as insecticide-treated bed nets (ITNs ...
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
SA risks losing top tech talent - IT-Online
Nov 18, 2024 · With South Africa’s unemployment reaching 8,3-million people as of mid-2024, the loss of developer talent to international markets is more than a brain drain – it’s a serious threat to the country’s economic future, based on the insights provided by OfferZen’s 2024 State of the Software Developer Nation report. As global demand for tech skills […]
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 […]
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 […]
SA poised to leverage digitisation for economic growth
Oct 15, 2024 · Kathy Gibson reports – South Africa leads the sub-Sahara Africa region in digitisation, with the highest Internet penetration rates in Africa. As such, it is in a good position to drive economic growth through the use of technology. Google South Africa’s Economic Impact Report estimates that the Internet adoption rate could reach 87% of the […]