NFC-ready POS terminals close to 50m

According to a new research report from IoT analyst firm Berg Insight, the market for NFC-ready POS terminals continued to show strong momentum in 2019 with annual shipments reaching an estimated 47,8-million units worldwide. The attach rate for NFC was highest in...

Fulcrum Biometrics shows faith in southern Africa

One of the world’s leading identity management and biometric systems integrators, Texas-based Fulcrum Biometrics, has demonstrated its confidence in southern Africa with the establishment of a local office which will be headed by ICT veteran Rob Griggs....

Not all leaders coping with Covid-19 crisis

Not all business leaders are handling the workplace crises of Covid-19 as well as they should, with those who combine a war-like approach tempered with humanity and compassion proving the most effective, say their executive coaches in a recent study. Dr Nicky...

Seacom unveils WonderNet

Responding to the growing needs of consumers around the country, Seacom has launched WonderNet – a new consumer-focused, Fibre to the Home (FTTH) offering. “Consumers require a simple, fast and effective way to do business and connect themselves and more...
How to ensure IT financial survival through Covid-19

How to ensure IT financial survival through Covid-19

Many of the financial business implications of Covid-19 will be felt in the IT department, according to Gartner. CIOs should take eight actions to protect or quarantine their IT organisations’ cash flow during the coronavirus pandemic. “Survival, not...

Pandemic highlights importance of succession plans

Although it’s recommended in King IV, succession planning is often neglected because it’s an uncomfortable subject. The Covid-19 crisis, however, should act as a wake-up call for organisations to ensure not only that they have a plan to govern an orderly...