SMEs will feel interest rate hike

The increase in interest rates will put more strain on the profit margins of small businesses that are already struggling due to factors such as the drought, rising inflation and the depreciation of the rand. This is according to Sanjeev Orie, CEO of Business...

Telkom moves on fibre deployment

Telkom could potentially connect 1,25-million homes to its fibre network, passing this number with fibre to the curb (FTTC). Meanwhile 56 000 homes have been connected with fibre to the home (FTTH). During the quarter ended 31 December 2015, the company grew its LTE...

Telkom launches SA’s biggest fibre trial

Telkom has launched an offer to more than 11 000 DSL customers, letting them experience fibre technology at no additional cost. In a one of a kind trial, DSL customers within Telkom’s fibre footprint will be given the opportunity to upgrade their copper-based...
The challenge of staying human

The challenge of staying human

As the world surges into the Fourth Industrial Revolution – a new age of interactive technologies, artificial intelligence and automation – a key challenge for individuals will be to understand and retain their very essence, their humanity, leading...

Rapid global growth for mobility

Mobility is one of IDC’s 3rd Platform Pillars: an IT market that has disrupted traditional business processes and continues to create transformative opportunities for vendors eager to engage a wider set of customers. According to IDC’s new Worldwide...

3D printing set for rapid take-off

Western European spending on 3D Printing will grow at a 29,6% compound annual growth rate (CAGR) from nearly $2,6-billion in 2015 to $7,2-billion in 2019, according to the new Semiannual 3D Printing Spending Guide from International Data Corporation (IDC). This new...