by Kathy Gibson | Feb 14, 2025 | Trends and Analysis
Mainframe computers are already playing a pivotal role in supporting AI innovation, hybrid cloud strategies, and the acceleration of digital transformation, according to a new survey from the IBM Institute for Business Value (IBV), which adds that, with unmatched...
by Kathy Gibson | Feb 14, 2025 | Trends and Analysis
Data centres are the heart of the digital economy and the demand for them is expected to rise substantially, positioning them as a primary focus for growth and investment. But the cost of operating data centres is also rising substantially due to rising electricity...
by Kathy Gibson | Feb 14, 2025 | Trends and Analysis
The rapid growth of artificial intelligence (AI) has significantly increased the demand for data processing capabilities and capacity, leading to the expansion of data centres globally. As these facilities operate continuously, their energy-intensive equipment are...
by Kathy Gibson | Feb 14, 2025 | Trends and Analysis
Let’s face it: South Africa’s power grid isn’t winning any awards for reliability, writes Mandy Hattingh, senior associate at NSDV. Our data centres are feeling the heat – and not in a good way. These digital powerhouses not only keep our...
by Kathy Gibson | Feb 14, 2025 | Trends and Analysis
A new report commissioned by Nutanix from Atlantic Ventures – Improving Sustainability in Data Centres 2024 – reveals how next-generation data centre architectures including hybrid cloud and hyperconverged infrastructure (HCI) can significantly reduce energy...
by Kathy Gibson | Jan 31, 2025 | Trends and Analysis
The carbon footprint and energy consumption of the digital technology sector is growing with global demand for hardware, network services, data storage and emerging technologies, according to a report co-authored by the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) and...