by Kathy Gibson | Apr 18, 2024 | news
Stephan Nel, founder and CEO of the OmniDigital group of companies, has passed away. Nel was born in Potchefstroom on 18 February 1977 and died in Pretoria on 10 April 2024. A lifelong entrepreneur, he started his career in the IT industry at the age of 16, operating...
by Kathy Gibson | Apr 15, 2024 | Featured Story, Features
Gartner predicts that, by 2027, 10% of new intralogistics smart robots sold will be next-generation humanoid working robots. Humanoid robots differ from previous generations of smart robots and will address some labour shortage challenges in supply chain intensive...
by Kathy Gibson | Apr 15, 2024 | Features
The cellular IoT ecosystem is poised for significant transformation over the next seven years, driven by the rise of 5G technologies as revealed by new Omdia research. With a predominant focus on 5G RedCap, 5G Massive IoT, and 4G LTE Cat-1bis modules, the forthcoming...
by Kathy Gibson | Apr 15, 2024 | Features
The construction industry is on the brink of a profound shift with the integration of augmented and virtual reality (AR/VR) technologies – advancements that promise a radical redefinition of design, planning, and execution in construction projects. The...
by Kathy Gibson | Apr 15, 2024 | Trends and Analysis
Automation and artificial intelligence are driving advances in machine learning – where computers and devices become more intelligent and autonomous over time. Data science and machine learning (DSML) are evolving rapidly to meet the increasing significance of data in...
by Kathy Gibson | Apr 15, 2024 | Features
Environmental, social and governance (ESG) is the new imperative for companies around the world. The realisation that climate change is accelerating is just one of the factors that is making waves in boardrooms and organisations of all sizes in all industries. ...
by Kathy Gibson | Apr 15, 2024 | Trends and Analysis
The global edge computing market size is expected to reach $155,9-billion by 2030, and is expected to expand at 37,9% CAGR from 2023 to 2030, according to a new report by Grand View Research. Artificial intelligence (AI) integration into the edge environment is...
by Kathy Gibson | Apr 15, 2024 | Trends and Analysis
The growing demand for immersive experiences is driving the evolution of advanced platforms and technologies. This is according to GlobalData, which says these innovations are set to transform how people engage with content and their environment, offering captivating...
by Kathy Gibson | Apr 15, 2024 | Features
Blockchain is the distributed ledger technology that enables the immutable and secure transfer of assets. The Blockchain Research Institute of Africa explains that anything from currencies to land titles to votes can be tokenized, stored, and exchanged on a blockchain...
by Kathy Gibson | Apr 15, 2024 | Trends and Analysis
The Wireless Broadband Alliance (WBA) has released its Annual Industry Report 2024, outlining 10 predictions for 2024 and beyond that are expected to change the way wireless technology is used by communities and businesses across the world, including improved...
