10 years on, how the iPhone changed an industry

The iPhone changed an entire market and it changed what people thought a mobile phone should be, according to Ian Fogg, director at IHS Technology. “Apple often claims its products are revolutionary, because on each launch, Apple competes with its own previous...

MTN gives customers a payment break

MTN has introduced a payment plan that allows postpaid customers to take a subscription fee payment holiday during the frugal months of January and February. The offer, known as Payment Break, is available to customers who sign up on a 24-month contract. Customers who...

Positive growth for videoconferencing, telepresence

The International Data Corporation (IDC) Worldwide Enterprise Videoconferencing and Telepresence Equipment QView shows positive results in the third quarter of 2016 (3Q16) with overall videoconferencing equipment revenue increasing both 7,4% quarter over quarter and...

Connected vending machines set to reach 3,6m

Berg Insight has released a new market report covering the connected vending machine market. The global installed base of connected vending machines reached an estimated 1,51-million units in 2015. North America is estimated to represent around 800 000 of these...

Networks Unlimited signs up NetScout

Networks Unlimited, a value-added distributor (VAD) with branches in South Africa and Africa, has announced its distribution agreement with NetScout, the range of enterprise solutions to the sub-Saharan Africa market. Africa represents high growth markets for...

Hisense outlines display roadmap

Hisense launched its Dual Colouur 4K Laser Cast display at CES 2017. “The year 2017 is significant for the development of TV industry” says Liu Hongxin, president of Hisense Group. “Global TV manufacturers are in the technical route and business...