Feb 8, 2016
African mobile technology brand AG Mobile has launched in Nigeria. Recognised as one of the continent’s first ODM (original design manufacturer), it was the first South African brand to release its own mobile device in 2007. This is the ninth African country...
Feb 8, 2016
In a galaxy far away, an event of cosmic proportions is taking place. An image taken by the NASA/ESA Hubble Space Telescope shows a peculiar galaxy known as NGC 1487 (pictured here), lying about 30-million light-years away in the southern constellation of Eridanus....
Feb 8, 2016
The race to drive competitive advantage and improved efficiency through better use of information assets is leading to a sharp rise in the number of chief data officers (CDOs). As a result, Gartner predicts that 90% of large companies will have a CDO role by the end...
Feb 8, 2016
The rapid growth of Gamification and the computer game culture are helping to create more efficient and profitable contact centres. This is according to strategic back office workforce optimisation consultant Graeme Gabriel from Verint, who conducted seminars in...
Feb 8, 2016
While small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are the primary job creation engine in Africa, accounting for over 95% of firms and 60% to 70% of employment, African SMEs report access to finance as the biggest obstacle to growth. There is no lack of good ideas, but...
Feb 8, 2016
According to statistics from McAfee’s Global Cost of Cybercrime report, cybercrime costs the South African economy about R5,8-billion a year. In light of Safer Internet Day celebrated tomorrow (9 February 2016), consumers are urged to practice safer internet...
