Jan 16, 2020
South Africa’s mobile content and applications market looks set for a boost in 2020, according to the Wireless Application Service Providers’ Association (WASPA). The body says an expected uptick in both mobile app development by its almost 300 members and...
Jan 16, 2020
President Ramaphosa has two weeks to avert a R34-billion US trade catastrophe, writes Collen Dlamini, chairperson of the Copyright Coalition of South Africa (CCSA) in this statement. Two weeks from today, the Office of the United States Trade Representative will hold...
Jan 15, 2020
The vast majority (89%) of chief information security officers (CISO) are regularly summoned by the board of directors to provide recommendations for the business. But, despite a “direct line” with top bosses, this does not necessarily result in dedicated...
Jan 15, 2020
It’s business as usual for South Africa’s banks, despite warnings about the “Silence” hacking group targeting local institutions. SABRIC, the South African Banking Risk Information Centre has issued a statement following a warning from...
Jan 15, 2020
The worldwide shipments of used smartphones, inclusive of both officially refurbished and used smartphones, is expected to reach a total of 206,7-million units in 2019. This represents an increase of 17,6% over the 175,8-million units shipped in 2018. A new IDC...
Jan 15, 2020
Over the next two years, 50% of organisations will experience increased collaboration between their business and IT teams, according to Gartner. The dispute between business and IT teams over the control of technology will lessen as both sides learn that joint...
