Mobile search growth drives market shifts

Search continues to dominate digital advertising channels, with a market share of 47%, according to Forrester’s new US search marketing forecast for 2017 to 2022, which examines shifts in US search users, volume, and spending across digital platforms and...

Online gamers put security on the line

As more people get turned on to gaming, they are increasing the risk of losing personal data and money. According to research from Kaspersky Lab, almost half (42%) of South Africans regularly game online, a figure which rises to 50% for 25-34-year olds and 57% for...

No surprises in MPC’s rates decision

There were no surprises today when the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) of the South African Reserve Bank (SARB) delivered its first monetary policy statement for the year yesterday. Craig Pheiffer, chief investment strategist at Absa Stockbrokers and Portfolio...

System challenges slow clinical trials

Oracle Health Sciences has announced the results of a new study, conducted in partnership with Informa Engage, which reveals the top challenges and frustrations for clinical trial professionals with current Randomisation and Trial Supply Management/ Interactive...

Digital innovation programme at Tshimologong

Wits University’s Tshimologong Digital Innovation Precinct has announced the launch of the BCX Innovation Programme and is inviting technology start-ups to apply. Tanye ver Loren van Themaat, Tshimologong incubator and accelerator manager, says the programme is...

Fewer militant fatalities in 2016

In 2017, militants conducted 22,487 attacks worldwide, down 7,1% from 24 202 in 2016, according to the annual Jane’s Terrorism and Insurgency Centre (JTIC) Global Attack Index released today by IHS Markit. “While the 2017 attack figure decreased only...