Digital transformation is set for take-off

Digital transformation sits atop the strategic agenda for enterprises, with half of the executives polled in new survey believing that the next two years will be critical for their organisations in order to make this transition and prepare for future opportunities....

For innovation, customer really is king

A focus on distinct innovation and product development capabilities is paying off for some companies as they deliver between 3% and 7% higher annualised revenue than their peer. And Accenture survey of 351 G2000 companies across eight industry sectors and nine...

Collaborative network tackles phenomics research

A new global network linking leading research centres across the world will tackle some of the most pressing global health challenges of our time such as autism, cancer, diabetes and dementia. The International Phenome Centre Network (IPCN) will increase global...

4G smartphone sales top 1bn in 2016

Worldwide smartphone shipments are expected to reach 1.45 billion units with a year-over-year growth rate of 0,6% in 2016. According to the latest forecast from the International Data Corporation (IDC) Worldwide Quarterly Mobile Phone Tracker, although growth remains...

Women to march against energy plan

Tomorrow (1 December 2016), more than 500 women from Environmental Justice organisation, Earthlife Africa Johannesburg, and grassroots partner organisations will descend on the Eskom regional offices in Braamfontein. Dressed in black, the message that the woman wish...

Skype-a-thon takes learners around the world

Educators around the world are invited to participate in Microsoft’s annual two-day Skype-a-Thon, where thousands of students will attempt to travel around 4,8-million virtual kilometers. On 29 November and 30 November, the event connects classrooms in more than...