Global digital transformation investments to hit $3,4trn by 2026

Forward-looking organisations have been pursuing digital transformation (DX) with the goal of creating new sources of value through digital products, services, and experiences. As an added benefit, the pandemic revealed that digital transformation efforts improve an...

Telkom launches national 5G network

Telkom has launched its 5G network, in partnership with Huawei. The next-generation network is expected to open up new opportunities for smart cities, businesses, healthcare, manufacturing and autonomous vehicles. Manufacturing makes up close to 12% of South Africa’s...

Mobile finance could boost GDP

New research from Vodafone Group, Vodacom Group, Safaricom, and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) indicates that the successful deployment and adoption of mobile financial services is associated with a positive impact on GDP growth in developing markets...

SMBs still getting to grips with hybrid working

Small and medium businesses (SMBs) across Europe are still grappling to overcome the challenges of hybrid working, with two-thirds (67%) yet to fully optimise their IT solutions for this. This is one of the findings in “An SMB Guide to Making Hybrid Permanent”...

Mobile, digital services key for African success

A report from the UK’s Department for International Trade (DIT) highlights the potential of mobile and digital services to grow African economies and deliver an improved quality of life across the continent. In the ‘The rise of Africa’s digital economy –...

Fifth consecutive decline for global smartphone shipments

Worldwide smartphone shipments declined 9,7% year over year to 301,9-million units in the third quarter of 2022 (3Q22), according to preliminary data from the International Data Corporation (IDC) Worldwide Quarterly Mobile Phone Tracker. The drop marks the...