Quantum refrigerator paves way for reliable quantum computers February 2025 Quantum computers require extreme cooling to perform reliable calculations. Researchers at Chalmers University of Technology, Sweden, and the University of Maryland, USA, have engineered a new type of refrigerator that can autonomously cool superconducting qubits to record low temperatures, paving the way for more reliable quantum computation.
Quantum leap or quantum risk? Balancing innovation and security February 2025 The emergence of quantum computing represents a transformative shift in technology, promising unparalleled computational power while posing significant risks, particularly cybersecurity.
What is process automation and how can AI help? February 2025 Process automation uses software and technologies to automate corporate processes and functions to achieve organisational goals. These goals can include manufacturing a product, hiring an employee or providing customer service.
Proactive maintenance for long-term sustainability February 2025, Schneider Electric South Africa : Businesses should prioritise long-term sustainability by implementing proactive maintenance strategies, acknowledging the strategic value of investing in maintenance and after-sales support
Smarter predictions for a smarter world February 2025 Imagine a world where your most important decisions, whether it’s investing in stocks, predicting property trends, or making game-changing sports bets, are guided by cutting-edge AI insights. That world is here, and it’s powered by 4C Predictions, the revolutionary platform that democratises predictive analytics and puts the power of genius AI in your hands.
Immersive engineering for the industrial metaverse February 2025, Siemens South Africa Siemens Digital Industries Software has announced that it is delivering on its next-generation immersive engineering roadmap in collaboration with Sony Corporation. This brings together Siemens’ NX software for product engineering with Sony’s breakthrough head-mounted display (HMD) to enable the industrial metaverse.
Shifting from CapEx to OpEx in utility networks February 2025, Schneider Electric South Africa Modernising power networks through digitisation and innovative technologies such as artificial intelligence and machine learning is essential for utilities and municipalities to improve efficiency and manage the growing complexities of energy distribution
The hidden dangers within: strategies for combating insider threats February 2025 In South Africa, insider threats are an increasingly significant risk for businesses, driven by economic uncertainty, labour disputes and rapid digital transformation. As businesses navigate this complex landscape, managed security service providers offer invaluable support, helping companies implement comprehensive strategies to mitigate insider threats and protect their data.
Harnessing industrial AI agents for reliable automation February 2025, Editor's Choice The excitement around generative AI (GenAI) has been undeniable, promising wide-ranging changes across industries. However, for those of us in the world of industrial control and automation, the realities of implementing these powerful technologies are a little more nuanced.
Cybersecurity and cyber resilience for effective data management February 2025 The terms ‘cyber security’ and ‘cyber resilience’ are often used interchangeably, which can be misleading. Both are critical to safeguarding data and ensuring business continuity. But what are the differences between them, and why does an organisation need both to manage cyber risk effectively?
There’s green and then there’s blockchain green February 2025, Schneider Electric South Africa Greener blockchain, who would have thought? Blockchain’s very nature sees it consuming a lot of energy; with great power comes great power usage. But here we are, and green blockchain continues to garner significant attention, driven by the heightened awareness of the environmental consequences of blockchain-related systems.
Five things to expect from AI in 2025 February 2025 Intentional or not, everyone is already using AI. This natural adoption of AI over the last few years has opened new opportunities for companies and convenience for consumers.
How AI and ML are enhancing utility management with advanced predictive maintenance February 2025, Schneider Electric South Africa The integration of artificial intelligence and machine learning is significantly transforming the management of utilities by providing advanced technology that delivers real-time insights into the operational conditions of facilities.
Top five cyber security controls for SMEs February 2025 There are a multitude of cyber security controls that businesses can implement and leverage to protect against cyber threats. Here are five of the best that are ideal specifically for SMEs.
Autonomous data recovery in the face of escalating cyber threats February 2025 Escalating cyber threats and attacks constantly put businesses under pressure, increasingly prompting organisations to shift their mindsets towards ensuring continuous operations and thus avoiding downtime and revenue loss.
Breakthrough innovations in industrial AI and digital twin technology February 2025, Siemens South Africa Siemens is showcasing its vision for the future where data, AI and software-defined automation will converge to enable unprecedented flexibility, optimisation and continuous improvement across the world’s industries, for companies of any size.
Digital revolution in transformer substations February 2025, EPLAN Software A pilot project at naturenergie netze in Germany is demonstrating how transformer substations can be modernised quickly. In collaboration with software suppliers Eplan and entegra, this southern German distribution grid operator is now working for the first time on a digital twin that will greatly speed up the planning and further development of transformer substations
The data storage behind smart and safe cities February 2025 Smart cities use information and communication technologies to improve operational efficiency, share information with the public and provide a better quality of local authority services.
Five data centre trends to watch in 2025 January 2025 Any innovation that comes out in 2025 – whether it’s flying cars, highly advanced AI or a breakthrough medical treatment – will be built on the back of an equally innovative IT foundation driven by data. Data that needs to be stored, managed and made accessible in the data centre, in the cloud or at the edge. Is it too much of a stretch to say the future of humankind is dependent on data storage? We don’t think so.
