Windows 10 Creators Update adds 3D and more

The Windows 10 Creators Update, the third major release of the operating system, will be available in South Africa from April 11. It will feature 3D, mixed reality, enhanced apps, improved security and 4K gaming. Currently, more than 400-million devices are running...

Unprecedented demand for IT skills

IT professionals are in the fortunate position of having a highly desirable skill set in an environment where there isn’t much competition. The online job market is booming with jobs from administration to engineering and manufacturing jobs. But there jobs are...

Security spending set for rapid increase

Worldwide revenues for security-related hardware, software, and services will reach $81,7-billion in 2017, an increase of 8,2% over 2016. A new update to the Worldwide Semiannual Security Spending Guide from International Data Corporation (IDC) forecasts that global...

Disruption hits SA’s road freight industry

Following the lead of technology innovations in the taxi industry, South Africa’s road freight sector is set for a similar shake-up. According the latest Logistics Barometer, published by Stellenbosch University, transport remains the most significant portion of...

What is Africa’s exposure to Brexit?

The degree of exposure for the African continent in relation to Brexit developments varies, but is significant given the continent’s close historic and cultural ties. Alisa Strobel, senior economist: sub-Saharan Africa, economics and country risk at IHS Markit,...

530m cellular IoT devices by 2022

Global shipments of cellular IoT devices will grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 22,7% from 155,6-million units in 2016 to reach 530,1-million units in 2022. According to a new research report from IoT analyst firm Berg Insight, strong growth is fuelled...