Tech makes the world better

Tech makes the world better

Jan 20, 2015

A survey of Internet users around the world conducted by Microsoft shows an overwhelming majority believes personal technology is making the world a better place to live in. It has vastly improved how they shop, work, learn and generally get things done. However, there are notable differences in attitudes toward personal technology between developed and developing economies. Developing countries express widespread enthusiasm about the benefits of technology, while developed countries, where technology is more ubiquitous, express concerns about emerging issues.

2014 the warmest in 134 years

2014 the warmest in 134 years

Jan 19, 2015

The year 2014 ranks as Earth’s warmest since 1880, according to two separate analyses by NASA and National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) scientists. The 10 warmest years in the instrumental record, with the exception of 1998, have now occurred since 2000. This trend continues a long-term warming of the planet.

Resilience key for African supply

Resilience key for African supply

Jan 16, 2015

Successful companies in 2015 will be those that can adapt to the fast changing global environment, such as unstable currency markets, the fast growing global population and rising number of Internet users, and make them work in their favour. This is according to...
Telcos stifle local content

Telcos stifle local content

Jan 15, 2015

The acceleration of localised content production, the significant increase in the number of over-the-top (OTT) providers, and the defensive stances being employed by telcos and broadcasters against freemium services will all shape the coming 12 months in the Middle...
IT to drive retail bank revenue

IT to drive retail bank revenue

Jan 14, 2015

Retail bank IT investment in 2015 will be focused squarely on driving revenue growth, according to new research from Ovum. The large majority of investment made in 2015 will be focused on progressing with an omni-channel experience for customers.

Lower growth for global IT spend

Lower growth for global IT spend

Jan 13, 2015

Worldwide IT spending is on pace to total $3,8-trillion in 2015, a 2,4% increase from 2014; however, this growth rate is down from earlier projections of 3,9%, according to the latest forecast by Gartner. The slower outlook for 2015 is largely attributed to the rising...