IoT set to take off in 2015
The worldwide Internet of Things (IoT) market is expected to grow 19% in 2015, led by digital signage, according to a new forecast from International Data Corporation (IDC). The second annual forecast focuses on growing IoT use in 11 vertical industries, including...
SA’s SMEs go green
The small and medium enterprise (SME) market is considered a vitally important business segment as far as South Africa’s economy goes – and now it’s becoming an engine for sustainability as well. The SME Survey 2015 is expected to confirm that there is a growing...
Job hopping still career limiting
Although the notion of loyalty to a company has changed dramatically over the past decade, 89% of hiring managers from SA’s leading companies polled in a recent survey say that perceived job-hopping will hurt a candidate’s chances of landing a position. The survey, conducted by South African search firm Jack Hammer Executive Headhunters, found that almost 90% of HR managers also say candidates would have to provide a very good explanation for repeated instances of short tenure at the companies they worked for.
SKA to change skills landscape
More than two-thirds of South Africans live in urban areas and more make the move from rural areas daily. This means South African cities must become flexible and responsive to citizen needs, while making the most of public resources. Through the intelligent...
Mixed reviews for SA’s ISPs
Internet service providers (ISPs) are failing to set a high standard when it comes to customer satisfaction. The South African Customer Satisfaction Index (SAcsi) released its industry report on both wireless Internet and fixed-line Internet service providers. SAcsi surveyed more than 1 200 customers of South African wireless Internet providers, who gave the industry an overall satisfaction score of 67,2 out of 100.