Pandemic drove digitalisation in Europe

Close to half of the firms in the European Union report that they invested in digitalisation as a response to Covid-19. Digital firms fared better than non-digital firms through the pandemic. They were less likely to experience a strong decrease in sales from the...

Huge surge in ransomware attacks on businesses

According to new data from Stockapps.com, 66% of business organisations were hit by ransomware in 2021. This marked a 78% increase from 2020’s figures that stood at 37%. From the analysis, the increase in the ransomware-as-a-service model increases the reach of...

How CPOs can navigate packaging shortages

Chief procurement officers (CPOs) dealing with supply instability for packaging material should use three tactics to navigate rising costs, delayed deliveries and sustainability concerns, according to Gartner. They should centralise packaging specifications,...
Small businesses set to fuel SA economy

Small businesses set to fuel SA economy

Despite the challenges of operating through a pandemic, 87% of South African small businesses are optimistic about their outlook for 2022 and nearly two-thirds (62%) reported growth over the last year. This is according to new research from Xero, the global small...

Development in digital signal processing improves bandwidth 10-fold

Researchers at Bangor University’s Digital Signal Processing (DSP) Centre have found a cost-effective way to improve the performance of networks which supply mobile services and broadband to homes and businesses. As well as improved performance, the new...