Jan 19, 2016
Consumer spending by a fast-growing middle class is as important a growth driver for Africa as mineral and resource demand, according to a new survey of global logistics executives. In the survey, which is part of the 2016 Agility Emerging Markets Logistics Index,...
Jan 18, 2016
More than half of major new business processes and systems will incorporate some element of the Internet of Things (IoT) by 2020, according to Gartner. The impact of the IoT on consumers’ lives and corporate business models is rapidly increasing as the cost of...
Jan 15, 2016
When Russell Lethbridge walks his property in northern Australia – kicking-up clouds of dust that catch the sunlight as he assesses the grasses, shrubs and brush that fill the landscape with muted tones of green – he carries the legacy of five generations...
Jan 14, 2016
The market for Internet of Things (IoT) and machine-to-machine (M2M) solutions is set to mature markedly this year, as some of the key questions facing operators around technology, use cases and opportunities will be resolved. This is according to research company...
Jan 13, 2016
Consumers expect to use cars differently – showing particular interest in self-enabling vehicles — though they don’t necessarily want to own one in the traditional sense. This is according to the results of IBM’s automotive consumer study; the...
Jan 12, 2016
Attracting and retaining the right staff is crucial for success in the new year. According to Kay Vittee, CEO of Quest Staffing Solutions, staff are undoubtedly one of a company’s biggest investments and have a direct impact on every aspect of the business....
