IT spending heads for 2,1% growth
Worldwide IT spending is on pace to total $3,7-trillion in 2014, a 2,1% increase from last year; however, this growth rate is down from earlier projections of 3,2%, according to the latest forecast by Gartner. The slower outlook for 2014 is attributed to a reduction...Ericsson delivers 5G speeds in live demo
5G implementation in commercial mobile networks is expected in 2020, but Ericsson says it has already achieved speeds of 5Gbps in live, over-the-air demonstrations of its pre-standard 5G network technology. The performance, witnessed by managers from NTT Docomo and SK...
SA business at an IT crossroads
South Africa’s IT sector is at a crossroads – one complicated by skills and integration conundrums, compounded by the constantly changing role of IT. The apparent lack of IT skills across the country is a pressing issue that has to be addressed quickly. Failure to do so will effectively jeopardise the country’s ability to innovate, grow and emerge as a flourishing centre of business. Choosing the right path is key.
Rumours of print’s death exaggerated
Digital media are taking off as media for marketing and communication – but print is far from dead. This is the word from Canon, which yesterday announced the results of research undertaken in Africa and South Africa regarding the future of print. James de Waal, sales...Payment fraud is on the rise
Payments fraud schemes are on the rise, exposing businesses to potential financial and reputational loss.