Businesses aim to combat cyber-attacks

Although the frequency of a cyber-security attack on a large scale is low, by 2018 40% of large organisations will have formal plans to address aggressive cyber-security business disruption attacks, up from 0% in 2015, according to Gartner. Business disruption attacks...

No quick fix to electricity crisis

While stakeholders scramble to “put out fires” and keep the lights on, the South African Alternative Energy Association (SAAEA) has warned that there can be no quick fix to South Africa’s power crisis. Speaking ahead of the Power-Gen Africa and...

Mustek ramps up with 25% revenue growth

Mustek has reported a revenue increase of 24,6% for the six months ended 31 December 2014. During the period, headline earnings per ordinary share were up 26%, with a net asset value of 884 cents per share. Revenue grew to R2,503-billion,, from R2,009-billion on 31...

Cell C releases strong year-end results

Cell C has announced a strong set of results for the financial year ended December 2014, increasing revenue by 16% year-on-year. “Both operationally and financially, we have seen some excellent growth in key areas, despite the lack of regulatory support. We have...

HP reports lower revenue, earnings

HP today announced financial results for its fiscal 2015 first quarter ended 31 January 2015, with net revenue of $26,8-billion down 5% from the prior-year period and down 2% on a constant currency basis. First quarter GAAP diluted net earnings per share (EPS) was...

Adware and spyware creating more problems

More and more users are encountering adware and spyware on their PCs or laptops, which is causing serious problems as these invasions can render many computers unusable. This is according to Christopher Riley, CEO of The Notebook Company, who comments: “Over the last...