Banks mitigate rather than prevent fraud

At least half of banks and payment systems prefer to handle cyber-incidents when they happen, rather than invest in tools with which to prevent them. This is one of the findings from a Kaspersky Lab survey, in co-operation with B2B International, that found 48% of...

ICT set to take off in manufacturing

ICT deployments in manufacturing industries are currently limited to the sporadic use of machine to machine (M2M) communications and cloud solutions. However, cloud adoption for core processes, cyber-security efforts, and the implementation of artificial intelligence...

Sharing platforms disrupt hospitality trade

Sharing economy platforms have the potential to change the way business is conducted in the hospitality sector. Although it’s still early days, traditional hotels should be considering potential strategies for the future, says PwC’s Hospitality &...

Cloud helps SMMEs to be more competitive

Cloud computing has changed the competitive landscape, making it easier for South African small, medium and micro enterprises (SMMEs) to compete with large corporates. A survey conducted by the Jo’burg Centre for Software at the University of Witswatersrand...

EOH expects higher earnings

EOH Holdings has issued a trading statement, alerting shareholders to higher-than-expected earnings, for the year ended 31 July 2015. Earnings per share is expected to be between 536.4 cents and 581.1 cents, reflecting an increase of between 20% and 30% compared to...

Smart meter growth boosts semiconductors

The global market for semiconductors used in smart meters that provide two-way communications between meters and utilities will continue to expand in the coming years, providing significant growth opportunities for semiconductor manufacturers. Shipments of...