Internet of things (IoT) solutions will be primarily driven by the manufacturing, process manufacturing and transportation industries, accounting for nearly a third of total worldwide spend by 2023, according to IDC’s IoT spending guide
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Two South Africans nominated on Konecranes’ global emergency team

Marius Naude aims to play a vital role in supporting the company’s projects across the globe. (Image source: Konecranes)
Konecranes South Africa has nominated two members on a top global emergency team including Marius Naude as global technical support specialist and Niekie Erasmus as senior service technician
IEA unveils high-level commission for urgent action on energy efficiency

The focus of the energy efficiency panel will be on major policy actions that can be taken by countries across the globe. It will produce a concise list of clear, actionable recommendations next year. (Image source: Polly Guimaraes/Pixabay)
The International Energy Agency (IEA) has established an independent high-level global commission to examine how progress on energy efficiency can be rapidly accelerated through new and stronger policy action
Empowering girls with technical skills in a global economy

The aim is to support the US commitment to empower women worldwide through STEM education. (Image source: UKBlackTech)
Secondary school girls from the Middle East, North Africa and Central Asia arrived in Washington DC to participate in the US Department of State’s TechGirls exchange programme
Emirati expert named as Guinea government advisor

The resolution has been issues by Alpha Condé, President of Guinea. (Image source: Chatham House/Flickr)
Dr Ali Mohammed Al Khouri, who heads the Arab Federation for Digital Economy, has been appointed as a special advisor to the government of Guinea