Telecoms key for economic stimulus
The release of radio spectrum is a key enabler for the economic stimulus package outlined today by President Cyril Ramaphosa, who has committed R400-billion on infrastructure spend to kick-start the economy. “Within the next few weeks, government will initiate the...
AI spending set to spike
Global spending on cognitive and artificial intelligence (AI) systems is forecast to continue its trajectory of robust growth as businesses invest in projects that utilise cognitive/AI software capabilities. According to a new update to the International Data...
Is 5G hype or reality for SA?
With global 5G rollout gathering speed and the recent launch of 5G in Lesotho by Vodacom, the question of whether South Africa is ready for the transition to 4G's successor is dependent on various factors that could cause a delay in the integration of 5G in South...
Avoid penalties, submit tax returns
The closing date for tax return submissions is fast approaching. With 31 October a mere six weeks away, the South African Revenue Services (SARS) is urging companies and individuals with outstanding tax returns to comply. Stefani du Preez, director of Innovative...
Fewer than a third of companies can change
Aligning a company's workforce with the desired culture can improve performance against revenue goals by 9%, according to Gartner. However, only 31% of HR leaders believe their organisations have the necessary culture to drive performance. "While many leaders may view...
AR headset prevalence still a few years out
Global shipments of standalone and tethered augmented reality (AR) and virtual reality (VR) headsets are expected to total 4,2-million units in 2018, up 31% from 2017. Looking ahead to 2022, shipments for these headsets is expected to rise to 53,1-million units with a...
Double-digit growth for appliance sales
The EMEA purpose-built backup appliance (PBBA) market finished the second quarter with an increased 26,8% year-on-year to reach $239,7-million, according to the International Data Corporation (IDC) Worldwide Quarterly Purpose-Built Backup Appliance Tracker. This is...
Students gear up for solar car race
The Tshwane University of Technology (TUT) has unveiled its solar car, the SunChaser 3, which will compete in the Sasol Solar Challenge 10-year anniversary race. The seven-day race will kick-start on 22 September in Pretoria, at Menlyn Maine Time Square, and run until...
SA, Nigeria drive Africa’s phone sales
A total of 22,4-million smartphones were shipped in Africa during the second quarter of this year (Q2 2018), according to the latest insights from International Data Corporation (IDC). The global technology research and consulting firm's Quarterly Mobile Phone Tracker...
Africa surges ahead with smart cities
Technology investments relating to smart city initiatives across the Middle East and Africa (MEA) region will total more than $1,3-billion in 2018, according to the latest insights from International Data Corporation (IDC). The global technology research and...
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Mastercard partners with world’s largest esport
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Bitdefender adds online crime defences
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Schneider Electric revamps partner portal
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Liquid Telecom partners with Zindi
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