Dec 14, 2017
South African consumers are spending ahead of the festive season — but they are being cautious and growth is not showing the same levels as in previous years. Consumer spending showed a modest uptick in October this year, with total retail volumes for the month...
Dec 13, 2017
Rapid technological advancements are altering the world we live in, provoking both wonder and angst about the possibilities. Whether it’s artificial intelligence (AI), computer vision or blockchain, emerging technologies are uprooting the digital and physical...
Dec 13, 2017
South African economic transactions in November improved slightly due to the Black Friday and Cyber Monday sales. However many are still treading with caution as uncertainties in the South African economy persist. The BankservAfrica Economic Transaction Index (BETI)...
Dec 13, 2017
AWS Direct Connect has been launched in South Africa, a first for the African continent. The move customers local access to redundant and diverse network infrastructure. With AWS Direct Connect in the country, customers based in South Africa have dedicated, reliable,...
Dec 13, 2017
The worldwide IT security market maintained momentum in Q3 2017, growing 9% to reach $8-billion, according to the latest Canalys estimates. “High-profile ransomware attacks and increasingly sophisticated phishing techniques have proved the need for businesses to...
Dec 13, 2017
Africa’s smartphone market bounced back from two consecutive declines to post quarter-on-quarter (QoQ) growth of 4,4% in Q3 2017, according to the latest insights released today by International Data Corporation (IDC). The global technology research and...
