Online set to reach 12% of Europe’s sales

European online retail sales will increase at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 11% over the next five years to reach €378-billion by 2021. This is according to Forrester’s Western Europe online retail growth forecast, which the research grou released...
How to be truly anonymous

How to be truly anonymous

Online security is becoming a bigger issue than ever, with 2016 seemingly one of the worst years ever when it comes to staying secure and private online – and 2017 doesn’t promise to be any better, as restrictive surveillance laws are being passed around...
Digital Gen Zs shop in-store

Digital Gen Zs shop in-store

Despite expectations that the first “digitally native” generation would want to shop online, a new study released today by IBM and the National Retail Federation found that almost all members of Generation Z prefer to shop in bricks-and-mortar stores. With...

SA found wanting on human rights

The rise of populist leaders in the US and Europe poses a dangerous threat to basic rights protections while encouraging abuse by autocrats around the world, according to Human Rights Watch’s “World Report 2017”. The report finds that Donald...

Glimmer of light as PC market stabilises

Worldwide shipments of traditional PCs (Desktop, Notebook, and Workstation) totalled 70,2-million units in the fourth quarter of 2016 (4Q16), posting a year-on-year decline of 1,5%. According to the International Data Corporation (IDC) Worldwide Quarterly Personal...

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...