Blockchain spending to reach $11,7bn

Worldwide spending on blockchain solutions is forecast to reach $11,7-billion in 2022, according to a new update to the Worldwide Semiannual Blockchain Spending Guide from International Data Corporation (IDC). IDC expects blockchain spending to grow at a robust pace...

Insurance is missing the true value of blockchain

While commentators often tout blockchain as a solution to the insurance industry’s processing and back-office inefficiencies, they are missing its true potential: blockchain technology allows for the re-democratisation of data – providing access to data...

Meet SA’s PC gamer …

Over one-third of South African gamers consider themselves as mainstream, but roughly the same number play games daily – and one-fifth of them play for between six and 10 hours. According to a study by Clockwork Media, commissioned by Alienware, many of these...

Only 65% of firms have a cybersecurity expert

Despite 95% of CIOs expecting cyberthreats to increase over the next three years, only 65% of their organisations currently have a cybersecurity expert, according to a survey from Gartner. The survey also reveals that skills challenges continue to plague organizations...

Amazon, Netflix ramp up local production

Since rolling out worldwide in 2016, Amazon and Netflix have both stepped up original video content production. Netflix launched 1 257 hours of original first-run content in 2017, well ahead of Amazon Prime Video’s 285 hours, according to business information...

Restaurants embrace the digital age

Independent restaurateurs face increasing pressure from large chain operators, many of whom are adopting technology rapidly as part of their global growth strategies. Meanwhile, independent operators may not yet realise the competition they face for their own...