by Kathy Gibson | Jun 7, 2024 | Thought Leadership
In South Africa today, businesses of all shapes and sizes are grappling with the challenges of high electricity costs and low reliability. If the recent increases in the frequency and intensity of load-shedding are anything to go by, the challenge of energy insecurity...
by Kathy Gibson | Jun 7, 2024 | Thought Leadership
In this world of uncertainty and chaos – geopolitical crises, skyrocketing cost of living, and looming global and local elections – employees are more distracted and anxious than they have been since the early days of the pandemic. The combined impact of these factors...
by Kathy Gibson | Jun 7, 2024 | Thought Leadership
By Graham Duxbury – There have been numerous changes to Formula One fuel regulations over the years, including restrictions on the use of chemical additives together with the introduction of rigorous testing and certification procedures to ensure compliance....
by Kathy Gibson | Jun 7, 2024 | Trends and Analysis
The risk of missing out on the competitive advantage quantum computing offers is rising. Governments and private investors worldwide are placing multi-billion-dollar bets that the industry will produce huge long-term returns. Yet, for this to be realized, the...
by Kathy Gibson | Jun 7, 2024 | Trends and Analysis
By Ernst Wittmann – After years of industry investment, 5G is becoming a mainstream reality for South African consumers and businesses. 5G penetration is ramping up fast nationwide. According to the GSMA, 5G coverage reached more than 41% of the population by...
by Kathy Gibson | Jun 7, 2024 | Trends and Analysis
By Bridgett Majola – Solar PV in South Africa has grown immensely over a short period of time. Energy expert Anton Eberhard looked at data released by Eskom that supports that SA’s rooftop solar PV capacity has increased from 983MV to 4 412MV in just over a...
by Kathy Gibson | Jun 7, 2024 | Trends and Analysis
To address the shift to electric vehicles, increased semiconductor demand, manufacturing onshoring, and ambitions for greater sustainability, manufacturers are investing in new factory developments and re-engineering their existing facilities. These projects often run...
by Kathy Gibson | Jun 7, 2024 | Trends and Analysis
By Rohit Badlaney – Historically, we have seen that enterprises across highly regulated industries have been more hesitant than others to adopt emerging technologies, with concerns around data security and compliance being top of mind. But, as customer demands...
by Kathy Gibson | Jun 7, 2024 | Trends and Analysis
Material innovations underpin many of the exciting applications offered by emerging quantum technologies, writes Dr Tess Skyrme, senior technology analyst at IDTechEx. IDTechEx’s latest report, “Quantum Technology Market 2024-2034: Trends, Players, Forecasts”,...
by Kathy Gibson | Jun 7, 2024 | Features
As South Africa migrates to an off-grid economy, one mixed-use precinct is leading the way with its sustainable design. Melrose Arch has a thriving waste separating facility, underground cooling plant, gardens and rooftop solar system, providing its hotels, businesses...
