Shenzhen lockdown could impact tech supply chain

The global technology supply chain could be adversely affected by the latest round of lockdowns in the Chinese city of Shenzhen. The city, home to more than 17-million people, houses the head offices of Huawei and Tencent, as well as the factories that turn out most...
Employers should brace for mass talent exodus

Employers should brace for mass talent exodus

IT workers are more inclined to quit their jobs than employees in other functions, with a 10,2% lower intent to stay than non-IT employees — the lowest out of all corporate functions, according to a survey by Gartner. Gartner surveyed 18 000 employees globally...

US consumers think brands should reconsider Russian business

Sixty percent of US consumers believe that brands should reconsider doing business in Russia or partnering with Russian companies in response to the country’s invasion of Ukraine, according to Gartner. A Gartner survey of 281 consumers based in the US between 25...

Wearables deliver double-digit growth

The worldwide wearables market hit a new record high in the fourth quarter of 2021 (4Q21) as shipments reached 171-million units, up 10,8% from the same quarter last year, according to new data from the International Data Corporation (IDC) Worldwide Quarterly Wearable...

Intel launches new vPro platform

Intel has announced the latest Intel vPro platform, powered by 12th Gen Intel Core, adding performance for business productivity. “The next gen of the Intel vPro platform was designed to deliver even greater security, performance and manageability for all...