Tag: power consumption

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is no longer just a tool for progress. It is quickly becoming a test of responsibility. South African companies race to harness artificial intelligence for innovation and growth, but few ask the most critical question: at what environmental cost?

In a world where computational power drives countless systems, processes, and daily activities, prioritising data centre operations is essential. The data centre acts as the glue holding the inanimate world together. A data centre is the unsung hero behind artificial intelligence (AI), cloud computing, and high-performance computing (HPC).

As South Africa assumes the presidency of the Global Group of 20 (G20) in December, it faces significant opportunities. The country is set to lead global discussions on sustainable energy and economic development for the Global South. "Just energy transition" and financing solutions for economic growth are the top priorities on South Africa’s G20 agenda. This highlights the need for innovative, resilient, and green technology solutions.

Following its launch on the Samsung Galaxy S24 series in January 2024, Galaxy AI has ushered in the next level of performance and functionality on Samsung’s latest foldable devices, the Galaxy Z Fold6 and Z Flip6. Both powered by the Snapdragon® 8 Gen 3 Mobile Platform for Galaxy, optimised for AI processing and overall performance improvements.

It starts with the camera, but then goes deep into its insides. The Huawei Pura70 Ultra is the first of a new generation of Huawei smartphones, using the Pura sub-brand that evolved from the P- or Premium series. And this device is a pure premium delight.

From smoke signals and homing pigeons, long-distance communications have come a long way – today telecom platforms and solutions have transformed how organisations and individuals share voice, data, video and information. The world has moved beyond the physical and into the digital with solutions that allow for clear, always-on, and accessible communications.

Eskom cannot be trusted with load-limiting, as the same kind of centralisation is what caused the energy crisis in the first place. We will publish a research paper on privatisation later this year, that will set out how best to go about the privatisation of Eskom. This comes as the embattled state-owned enterprise seems to be fumbling from one bad idea to the next as it tries to stabilise power supply.

With South Africa experiencing its worst year of load shedding to date, we’re seeing a surge in demand for alternative power solutions from homeowners and businesses alike. Solar is emerging as a popular option, enabling people to reduce their reliance on Eskom at a time the utility is asking the regulator to approve a 32% increase in power tariffs.

If you’re not one to stop, you can trust Crosscall CORE-X4. With its optimised battery and power consumption, the CORE-X4 promises long hours of work, leisure and outings, with no interruptions. With its programmable buttons, the CORE-X4 does whatever you want it to do.

Water is a vital and scarce resource. Many businesses, particularly in sectors such as manufacturing, mining and agriculture, use water as part of their core output processes. Practically, every business relies on water to help maintain them, from flushing toilets to boiling kettles to cleaning services. Water is an inextricable business cost.