IBM and Apple: a formidable market force

Jul 17, 2014

Yesterday, Apple and IBM announced a strategic partnership whereby IBM will sell iPhones and iPads to its business customers, and will develop cloud services optimised for Apple’s iOS. Apple will provide hardware support for devices through a dedicated...
New dino reveals secret of flight

New dino reveals secret of flight

Jul 16, 2014

An international team of experts, including Professor Anusuya Chinsamy-Turan from the University of Cape Town (UCT), has discovered a new predatory dinosaur with very long feathers that sheds light on how dinosaurs flew.

Isaac Mophatlane takes the reins at BCX

Jul 16, 2014

Isaac Mophatlane has been appointed CEO of the Business Connexion Group (BCX), with effect 1 August 2014. He will take over the role of his late brother, Benjamin Mophatlane, who passed away on 11 June 2014.

IBM and Apple in landmark partnership

Jul 16, 2014

Apple and IBM have announced an exclusive partnership which will bring IBM’s big data and analytics capabilities to the iPhone and iPad.

Digital IQ still low across the globe

Jul 16, 2014

Despite many organisations laying claim to being a digital company, only a minority (20%) are truly there, according to the sixth Annual Digital IQ Survey report released by PwC. “Today all roads lead to digital. From business strategy to execution, digital technology...

SACCI report shows trade expectations weaken

Jul 16, 2014

The seasonally adjusted composite Trade Activity Index (TAI) from the South African Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SACCI) increased slightly by two index points to 52 in June 2014 after declining by one point to 50 in May 2014. Although overall trade conditions...