SA ranks up on 2018 Index of Economic Freedom

Brand South Africa has welcomed South Africa’s improvement in the 2018 Index of Economic Freedom. In terms of economic freedom, the Heritage Foundation indicates that with a world rank of 77/180, South Africa is fourth in the African region. The country’s...

Samsung showcases its vision for connected living

At CES 2019, Samsung Electronics has announced how the company’s investment and leadership in AI, IoT, and 5G technologies will serve as the building blocks for its vision for connected living. The company also unveiled its future AI-powered robotics platforms,...

New IBM weather system set to improve forecasting

IBM and its subsidiary The Weather Company have unveiled a powerful new global weather forecasting system that will provide the most accurate local weather forecasts ever seen worldwide. The new IBM Global High-Resolution Atmospheric Forecasting System (GRAF) will be...

Distributors see seasonal monitors sales peak move

Revenues from desktop monitors through Western European distributors continued to grow in early Q4 2018 following three strong quarters earlier in the year. Sales were once again driven by business monitors but gaming monitors also made a significant contribution,...
How consumers expect tech to change their lives

How consumers expect tech to change their lives

Consumers expect that cities in 2030 will be filled with technology that improves overall quality of life, delivers socially-conscious benefits and personalises experiences. Hyperloop rail, fully connected smart home systems, mobile payments and personalized...

Tech revenue to reach record $398bn

Artificial intelligence (AI) and fast connectivity – critical ingredients for the next era of category leaders such as smartphones, smart home devices and smart speakers – will drive the US consumer technology industry to a record-breaking $398-billion in...