The shape of business to come is digital
The Nexus of Forces – cloud, mobile, big data and social media – have come together and, as expected, caused major disruption in the IT industry. But the disruption doesn’t stop in the IT department: the technology landscape has made it necessary for whole companies...
Technology to drive social innovation
Technology long ago moved out of the back room and into every pocket and home – but now that is poised to become embedded in every physical device possible, it is becoming a catalyst for social innovation. Nick Toozs-Hobson, chief technology officer at Hitachi Data...
Microsoft makes Office for iPhone, iPad and Android free
Last night, Microsoft announced the next step to bringing the productivity of Office to everyone with new Office apps and experiences for the iPhone and iPad, a preview of Office for Android tablet, and the ability for customers using these devices to create and edit...
Workforce 2020 survey shows keys to future employee satisfaction — and concerns
By 2020, the workplace will have undergone tremendous change to transform into the most diverse that the world has ever seen, characterised by multiple generations working together. Workers will possess different skills, experiences, habits, and motivations, with a...
Public IT cloud services hits critical innovation stage
Public IT cloud services spending will reach $56.6 billion in 2014 and grow to more than $127 billion in 2018, according to a new forecast from International Data Corporation (IDC). This represents a five-year compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 22.8%, which is...
Wireless data drives public Wi-Fi demand
Vendors must address security, service quality, billing and cost differentials to maximise network efficiency and monetise Wi-Fi access CAPE TOWN, South Africa. – 4 November, 2014 – The exponential rise in the number of internet users and overall broadband services is...
It bites: SA consumers blame data-hungry smartphones for high data charges
There is a growing understanding among customers that smart phones are data-hungry, whereas previously they tended to blame the networks for high data charges.
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Our secrets to start-up success
People, skills, passion, perseverance - and contributing to society What’s the secret to being a successful start-up? The answer seems to lie in always thinking like one, even when you’ve grown into a billion rand company with thousands of staff, as Axel Buhrmann...
Compelling animation looks to dispel Ebola myths
A US church reports it has collaborated with Chocolate Moose Media and iHeed to create an animation for West Africa that dispels myths about how Ebola is spread and promotes prevention. “Our goal is to provide education that leads to better understanding to prevent...
Mobile identity will unlock digital service delivery for government
With digital identity proving a powerful catalyst for eGovernment service delivery around the world, a new report published today by the GSMA and the Secure Identity Alliance (SIA) investigates the central role of the mobile device in providing trusted, secure access...
The carbon tax cometh: pollution control in SA to be a costly business
Hundreds of companies across numerous industries are faced with the obligation to lower their emissions in order to meet legislative requirements coming into force 1st April 2015, and again 1st April 2020. This is the result of the National Environmental Management:...
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