Printer market records more declines

According to research by International Data Corporation (IDC), the Western European printer and multifunction (MFP) market decreased 4,9% in unit terms compared with the same period a year ago, with negative performances in both inkjet and laser segments. This gave a...

Companies take steps to reduce data leakage

Establishing controls for privileged access continues to be a focus of attention for organisations and auditors. Gartner says that by 2018, 25% of organisations will review privileged activity and reduce data leakage incidents by 33%. “Only less than 5% of...
Quantum love aids communication

Quantum love aids communication

Here’s a love story at the smallest scales imaginable: particles of light. It is possible to have particles that are so intimately linked that a change to one affects the other, even when they are separated at a distance. This idea, called “entanglement”,...
Smart machines threaten BPO

Smart machines threaten BPO

By 2018, 40% of outsourced services will leverage smart machine technologies, rendering the offshore model obsolete for competitive advantage, according to Gartner – and possibly dealing a blow to South Africa’s business process outsourcing (BPO) market....

Mustek sells off Rectron Australia

Mustek subsidiary Rectron has entered into an agreement to sell 100% of its stake in Rectron Australia to IG3 Education, for a total cash consideration of AUD1,059-million with effect from 1 October 2015. The transaction is part of the group`s drive to dispose of...

One SIM per person, but still too many unconnected

Global mobile penetration reached 100% at the end of 2015, meaning that on average there is one SIM card per person on the planet, according to global analyst firm Ovum. Ovum’s latest research illustrates the phenomenal growth seen in the mobile industry in the...