Gap between real and perceived vulnerability

Despite extensive resources dedicated to mobile security, many IT decision-makers remain concerned about the level of vulnerabilities that persist. New global research initiative conducted by BlackBerry surveyed 1 000 executives from seven countries across a wide...

Retailer leaders will drive digitalisation

As today’s consumer has come to increasingly expect more convenience, ease, and a compelling shopping experience, retailers must reexamine their business strategies. “Digital transformation requires a top-down study and redesign of business...

MTN Business puts money behind SMEs

MTN Business has announced a new drive to help support the growth of small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and contribute to creating sustainable entities, providing R2,5-million per annum to an SME empowerment programme, the National Gazelles, for the next three years....

NFV market to top $15bn by 2020

The global network functions virtualisation (NFV) market, which includes NFV hardware, software and services, will be worth $15,5-billion by 2020, according to the latest NFV Hardware, Software, and Services Annual Market Report from IHS Markit. “Between 2015...

Cloud underpins Microsoft revenues

Microsoft reported revenue of $85,3-billion (GAAP) or $92-billion (non-GAAP) for the fiscal year ended 30 June 2016. Operating income was $20,2-billion GAAP, and $27,9-billion non-GAAP; net income was $16,8-billion GAAP, and $22,3-billion non-GAAP; and diluted...

Solutions mooted for Africa’s power shortfall

Intra-regional collaboration, increased use of renewables and optimised infrastructure are among the solutions to Africa’s power shortfall. During the opening session of the fourth annual Power-Gen & DistribuTech Africa, keynote speakers noted that Africa...