Casting simulation network aids foundries
Simulation software improves and confirms casting processes and tools, providing the South African foundry sector with advanced technology to equip it in its role to provide vital inputs to the South African manufacturing industry. This was the message from Minister...
Consumer confidence plummets
Social unrest, political turmoil, frequent power outages and other economic headwinds have all combined to bring South African consumer sentiment to a 14,5-year low. Results from the 2Q2015 FNB/BER Consumer Confidence Survey show that consumer sentiment booked its largest drop since 2008 to reach a level of -15 in the second quarter. Consumer confidence had already declined from zero to -4 index points during the first quarter of 2015. The latest index number is not only far lower than the lowest reading recorded during the 2008/09 financial crisis and recession (-6), but it is also only the second time since South Africa’s first democratic election in 1994 that the CCI has dropped below -12 index points.
What CIOs must know about Agile development
CIOs are under pressure to support fast-evolving digital business scenarios but are finding traditional project and development methods unsuitable, according to Gartner. Enterprises are increasingly turning to Agile development to speed up projects and illustrate their value. Nathan Wilson, research director at Gartner, says that executed well, use of agile methods has the capability to transform IT-business relationships and have a major positive impact on IT value delivery.
Tablets emerge as only workplace device
A large and increasing share of tablets deployed across UK, French, and German companies are the only devices that employees are equipped with to perform their business activities, according to an International Data Corporation (IDC) study on tablets in enterprises....Canon SA completes Océ acquisition
Canon SA has completed its acquisition of Océ SA following Competition Commission approval for the deal, and Océ SA was formally integrated into Canon SA on 1 July 2015. Canon SA first announced in April this year its intention to acquire Océ SA and bring together Canon’s technology and expertise with Océ SA’s market-leading services. A new value added business unit will be created to work directly with customers in the professional and production printing sectors. The unit will extend expertise and infrastructure to empower opportunities in new markets.