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WEB2 days ago · Sep 27, 2024. More than 195-million used smartphones - including officially refurbished and used smartphones - were shipped into the market in 2023, an increase of 6,4% compared to 2022. The value of these shipments was $72,9-billion, up 12,4% year over year, according to data from...
Cyberattacks grow ever more sophisticated - IT-Online
WEB25 minutes ago · Cyberattacks grow ever more sophisticated. Oct 3, 2024. Generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) AI tools are being increasingly used in cybercrime to develop dynamic and sophisticated attack methods, so companies are individuals are having to become more vigilant. This is among the findings from ESET’s Threat Report for …
Monitor market continues to recover - IT-Online
WEB34 minutes ago · Monitor market continues to recover. Oct 3, 2024. The global PC monitor market ended the second quarter of 2024 with 5,9% growth in unit shipments compared to the same quarter a year ago, marking the third consecutive quarter where YoY growth was positive and indicating a recovery of the market, according to …
Growth in IoT drives up risk - IT-Online
WEB1 day ago · Oct 1, 2024. As the South African Internet of Things (IoT) market continues its exponential growth, projected to reach R223,07-billion by 2029, the Communications Risk Information Centre (COMRiC) is raising the alarm over increasing security risks associated with the proliferation of IoT devices and solutions across various sectors.
Smart switch could be a magic fix for SA’s energy crisis
WEB1 hour ago · Oct 3, 2024. South Africans are fortunate to enjoy some of the world’s best weather, with many of our cities consistently ranked among the most pleasant. However, in recent years, erratic weather patterns have raised concerns, as heatwaves, floods, and droughts become more frequent. “We’re not imagining these changes,” says Mark ...
Shaping the future of SA's ICT sector - IT-Online
WEBJul 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.
Expanding the digital economy vital for SA’s overall ... - IT-Online
WEBJun 30, 2023. Growing South Africa’s digital economy has been a major policy pillar for the country’s government for some time now. It’s a key driver of economic growth around the world, with the global digital economy growing at 2,5-times the pace of its traditional counterpart. Additionally, reports from the World Economic Forum (WEF ...
Bridging the digital divide in SA - IT-Online
WEBFeb 15, 2024. In the diverse and dynamic landscape of South Africa, the digital divide is a glaring challenge impeding the progress of educational equity and societal advancement. This divide not only separates communities based on their access to technology but also impacts their ability to develop vital 21st-century skills.
How software decisions can reduce business costs - IT-Online
WEBNov 29, 2021 · How software decisions can reduce business costs. Nov 29, 2021. The IDC forecasts that South Africa’s IT spend will be $12,78-billion (R197-billion) in 2021, an increase of 5,2% over the previous year. One of the biggest contributors to this figure is software and cloud spend, which has grown exponentially since the start of the pandemic.
Harnessing 5G for SA: benefits and challenges - IT-Online
WEBSep 15, 2021 · One of the greatest challenges is that 5G requires fibre of sufficient capacity to deliver the advertised throughput to users’ premises. Frequency wavelength also plays a role in reach (the distance covered), speed and capacity. There are also some caveats to fully achieving the lower latency 5G offers, even though improvements over older ...