Tough year ahead, but it’s positive

Tough year ahead, but it’s positive

National Treasury expects South Africa’s GDP growth rate to be 1,3% for 2017. The outlook points to a tough year ahead for business – however, there are a few trends that promise a positive narrative for businesses during the year. “It isn’t...

Study shows higher attrition with digital consumers

There has been a 7% drop in customer retention compared to a one year ago, according to findings from a new survey by Verint Systems. The latest large-scale study of more than 24 000 consumers in 12 countries across nine industry sectors, conducted in partnership with...

Bad password habits put users at risk

Internet users across the globe are yet to master how to use passwords effectively to protect themselves online. Researc from Kaspersky Lab shows that people are putting their online safety at risk by making bad password decisions and simple password mistakes that may...

Calling on all resellers to vote now

ICT resellers are urged to use the power of their vote in the 2016 Channelwise Awards to ensure they get the best possible products and services from their vendors and distributors. Online voting for the SME and Consumer resellers in the 2016 Channelwise Awards will...

Market dynamics driving smart cities in 2017

Smart cities are a hot topic in 2017, with technology set to transform the face of cities. Pablo Tomasi, analyst: smart cities IoT intelligence service at IHS Markit, says mobility and transport is the sector to watch in 2017, as this vertical provides clear practical...

Robotics spending set to double by 2020

Worldwide spending on robotics and related services will more than double by 2020, growing from $91,5-billion in 2016 to more than $188-billion in 2020, according to the newly updated Worldwide Commercial Robotics Spending Guide from International Data Corporation...