Q1 printer hardware sales tumble in West Europe

Printer markets have become increasingly healthy over recent years and are currently robust, although, as always, they remain competitive. However, sales of printer hardware through distributors in West Europe (WE) were sharply down by -4,2% year-on-year in Q1 2019,...

5 signs that eSIM is on the verge of a breakthrough

eSIM technology promises numerous advantages to the users of smartphones and other connected devices, and many devices now shipping are equipped with a permanently installed SIM chip on which users can easily download their network operator profiles “over the...

Governance reforms could boost African economies

Governance reforms could boost Africa’s economic output by a massive $23-billion.. This is one of the findings from the latest edition of PwC’s bi-monthly Global Economy Watch, which found that these increases where possible if each economy applied governance reforms...

Light at the end of the tunnel for SA economy

After years of slow growth, South Africa’s economy may be over the worst, and could start seeing improved growth by 2021/22. This is according to leading economist Mike Schüssler, who was addressing a VIP breakfast briefing in Johannesburg ahead of the Africa...
Vodacom opts for solar power

Vodacom opts for solar power

Vodacom has installed solar panels capable of generating up to 34kW of power, which will supplement the energy supply of its Randburg base station controller. The new solar panels will help generate more than 50 000kWh of energy on an annual basis to power the...

Can SA companies meet the needs of post-digital workers?

For South African companies – like their global counterparts – digital investment is a given. Products, services, and even surroundings are ever more customised and businesses cater increasingly to the specific needs of the individual. Until now,...