Cloud drives new business growth

Cloud drives new business growth

Companies and organisations are increasingly turning to the cloud as a strategy for business growth.  According to The New Era of Hosted Services, a Microsoft-commissioned study conducted by 451 Research LLC, as they look ahead to the next two years, more than 52% of...
SA excels on e-warfare stage

SA excels on e-warfare stage

South African electronic warfare technology continues to make its mark in the international military arena, with home-grown self-protection systems being used by numerous defence forces around the world. A range of defence forces – including India, Malaysia, United...
Rocky outlook for SA economy

Rocky outlook for SA economy

The South African economy is struggling against strong headwinds in 2013, and growth could be significantly below 2%. IHS senior economist Ronel Oberholzer looks at the significant changes for South Africa’s economic outlook and the implications for investors. The...
Social tools boost productivity

Social tools boost productivity

Nearly half of employees report that social tools at work help increase their productivity, but more than 30% of companies underestimate the value of these tools and often restrict their use, according to new research by Microsoft.  The survey, conducted for Microsoft...
Skilled staff in short supply

Skilled staff in short supply

Skilled staff, such as engineers, technicians, IT professionals and customer service representatives, are in short supply. The latest Talent Shortage Survey 2013 from Manpower Group South Africa shows some interesting changes over the 2012 results, with engineers...
Is the $200 PC in reach?

Is the $200 PC in reach?

Can PC makers produce ultrathin, touchscreen PCs that are appealing to consumers – and that are priced at just $200? The answer could be yes – if microprocessor vendor Intel is willing to cut the price of its semiconductor components to PC makers,...