China to overtake US in 3D printer shipments

According to IDC, 3D printer shipments in the China market passed 34 000 units in 2014, and is expected to reach 77 000 units in 2015, exhibiting a growth rate over 120% – driven largely by sales of desktop 3D printers priced under $5000. As the Chinese...

Time for a change in mindset on piracy

With consumers across the Middle East and Africa (MEA) becoming more connected and tech-savvy than ever before, the complex issue of content piracy is showing no sign of letting up, according to the latest insights from International Data Corporation (IDC). The global...

What should companies look for in 2016?

IDC and Gartner have predicted there will be a surge in demand for digitisation in all facets of enterprise businesses over the coming year. At Avanade, we are seeing these predictions becoming a reality for our clients, with digitisation an irresistible force that is...

New connectivity drives vehicle display growth

Driven by continued innovation in vehicle connectivity and safety technologies, global revenue from automotive display systems will grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of more than 11% to $18,6-billion by the end of 2021. This will add nearly $9 billion in...

Ericsson, AT&T trial connected water solutions

Ericsson (NASDAQ: ERIC) has announced field trials with AT&T for connected water solutions in Atlanta. The trials will enable the Chattahoochee Riverkeeper, an organisation dedicated to protecting water in the Chattahoochee River Basin, to remotely monitor the...
Netflix debuts in SA, globally

Netflix debuts in SA, globally

Netflix has launched its video streaming service around the world – including South Africa – bringing the Internet TV network to more than 130 new countries around the world. The company made the announcement – and the service went live – during...