Uptime Institute 16th Annual 2026 Global Data Center Survey: Deployment of High Density Racks Rising Fast, Operators Face Continued Recruiting and Retention Pressures

Uptime Institute 16th Annual 2026 Global Data Center Survey: Deployment of High Density Racks Rising Fast, Operators Face Continued Recruiting and Retention Pressures

Uptime Institute today released the findings of its 16th Annual Global Data Center Survey, the most comprehensive study of the digital infrastructure sector. The 2026 results reveal an industry navigating workforce constraints, escalating outage expenses, even as rising costs remain the top concern for management teams. Financial Pressure and Resource Constraints Intensify: While high costs…

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Africa: Government Welcomes Continued Growth in South Africa’s Economy

Africa: Government Welcomes Continued Growth in South Africa’s Economy

Government has welcomed the latest data released by Statistics South Africa showing that South Africa’s economy grew by 1.1% in 2025, with Gross Domestic Product (GDP) expanding by 0.4% in the fourth quarter. Fourth quarter performance, covering the period from October to December, marks the fifth consecutive quarter of economic growth, signalling continued resilience in…

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AI tool helps predict which patients need continued care after leaving the hospital

AI tool helps predict which patients need continued care after leaving the hospital

A doctor monitoring the progress of a patient. PHOTO/PEXELS By PATRICK MAYOYO [email protected] An artificial intelligence (AI) tool accurately predicted which patients would need a skilled nursing facility after leaving the hospital, a new study shows. Led by researchers from New York University (NYU) Langone Health, the study suggests that quickly identifying these patients would…

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AI tool helps predict which patients need continued care after leaving the hospital

Opinion | COP30 Outcomes Report: Real gains or continued unfulfilled pledges

UN Secretary General António Guterres with COP30 President André Corrêa do Lago. PHOTO/UN. By PATRICK MAYOYO [email protected] The Outcomes Report from COP30, released on Friday in Belém, Brazil, has made headlines for presenting what is hailed as “groundbreaking progress” on real-world climate actions. With high-profile commitments from global leaders and businesses, including a trillion-dollar investment into…

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