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5 days ago · Kathy Gibson reports - One of Europe’s biggest supercomputers, Leonardo ranks number 9 on the latest global Top500 list. When the CINECA data centre in Bologna, Italy, went live in 2022, the Leonardo petascale supercomputer was the fourth-largest in the world.
Device spending to hit all-time high next year - IT-Online
2 days ago · After fluctuating over the past three years, global spending on IT devices – including desktop PCs, laptops, tablets, mobile phones, and printers – has surged in 2024, rising by 6% year-over-year to $735-billion, according to research from Stocklytics.com. And this upward momentum is expected to continue, with spending set to hit an all-time high in […]
Global Internet expands, but disparities remain - IT-Online
2 days ago · An estimated 5,5-billion people are online in 2024 – an increase of 227-million individuals based on revised estimates for 2023 – according to new figures from the International Telecommunication Union (ITU). The estimates featured in ITU’s Facts and Figures 2024 show that connectivity continues to increase worldwide, but reveal the complexities of reaching communities in low-income ...
Why SA businesses need to prioritise cybersecurity - IT-Online
2 days ago · Eighty percent of South African businesses say they have experienced a cyberattack in the past year – but only 32% prioritise cybersecurity training among employees – according to new research from Vodacom Business. The company’s latest report, “Cybersecurity as an Imperative for Growth” – conducted in partnership with Omdia – says that the cost of […]
SA tech industry looks forward to continued growth - IT-Online
May 12, 2022 · Kathy Gibson is at IDC Directions – South Africa’s economic growth is still low, while unemployment has hit historic highs, driving negative sentiment in the local market. But there is good news, according to Mark Walker, associate vice-president: data and analytics at IDC, who says that the technology sector can help to solve a lot […]
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, […]
Southern Africa a hotspot for cyberthreats - IT-Online
Oct 30, 2024 · There has been a continued increase in distributed denial of service (DDoS) attacks across southern Africa, marking the region as a growing hotspot for cyberthreats, according to Netscout’s DDoS Threat Intelligence Report for the first half of the year. This trend is consistent with the rise in DDoS activity worldwide, which has seen a 43% […]
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 […]
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 […]
International acclaim for SA healthcare system - IT-Online
Jul 1, 2024 · The electronic medical records system CareOn, pioneered in South Africa by Netcare, has won the Digital Innovation Award at the seventh annual International Quality Awards held in London. The awards, spanning eight categories, highlight the achievements of exceptional quality professionals, teams, and organisations worldwide. Netcare was chosen from 87 entries submitted from 19 countries as […]