by Kathy Gibson | Feb 28, 2025 | Trends and Analysis
According to the International Data Corporation (IDC) Worldwide Quarterly Enterprise Infrastructure Tracker: Buyer and Cloud Deployment, spending on compute and storage infrastructure products for cloud deployments – including dedicated and shared IT...
by Kathy Gibson | Feb 28, 2025 | Trends and Analysis
Global spending on edge computing is estimated to reach $228-billion in 2024, marking a 14% increase from 2023, according to IDC’s latest Worldwide Edge Spending Guide. This includes combined enterprise and service provider spending on hardware, software, professional...
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...
