Knott-Craig recovers from minor stroke

Alan Knott-Craig, the CEO of Cell C, has suffered a minor stroke. According to a statement from Cell C, he is currently recovering in hospital and responding well to treatment. He is expected to make a full recovery. Cell C chief commercial officer, Jose Dos Santos...

Mobile takes centre stage at Dreamforce 2013

Quinton Pienaar reports from Dreamforce, San Francisco – Mobility is clearly a focus. Salesforce.com has announced new mobile applications providing a unified mobile experience. Acknowledging the power of this platform, users and their unique approach to mobile...

BCX results show 2013 improvement

Business Connexion’s results for the year ended 21 August 2013 show an overall improvement on the past year, and the ICR services provider focuses on sustainable, organic growth; expansion into the rest of Africa; strategic acquisitions; and cost containment. Benjamin...

Good and bad news for SA card fraud

Debit card fraud losses have decreased by 42% for the period January to September 2013, according to the latest banking industry’s card crime statistics as released by SABRIC (The South African Banking Risk Information Centre). This figure is significantly lower when...

Hotel WiFi doesn’t pass security muster

With the increasing need to remain connected when travelling, hotel WiFi is seen by many business travellers as an important must-have. However, the latest iPass survey paints a bleak picture around the effectiveness and safety of hotel WiFi offerings. Craig Lowe,...

Microsoft set to lead processor buying

With its upcoming acquisition of Nokia, Microsoft is set to become one of the world’s Top 10 original equipment manufacturer (OEM) semiconductor buyers, and will rank among the leading purchasers of microchips for wireless applications. Microsoft in 2014 is expected...