Global PC shipments show slight uptick
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Network security incidents dominate in SA
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Retirement trends shift as life expectancy increases
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Intel expands market opportunities
IDC has issued a study providing a look at the steps Intel is taking to reposition the company to provide solutions that supply larger, higher-growth markets. The industry research firm's analysis shows Intel has increased its serviceable addressable market (SAM) by...
FedEx deploys zero-tailpipe emission EVs
FedEx Express has deployed the first 10 electric vehicles (EVs) in South Africa as part of its goal to transform its entire global pickup and delivery fleet to zero-emission electric vehicles by 2040. To achieve this, FedEx Express will purchase 50% of its new...
META region among top mobile financial scam targets
Throughout 2022 and the first quarter of 2023, 14% of installs of potentially unwanted mobile financial apps on Android phones were made by users in the Middle East, Turkiye, Africa (META) region. META ranks third among the world regions behind APAC and LATAM in terms...
Enterprise shifts to cloud-friendly security alternatives
The global market for virtual- and software-as-a-service(SaaS)-based network security solutions achieved its 20th consecutive quarter of sequential revenue growth in 1Q 2023. According to a report from Dell'Oro Group, the pace of year-over-year (Y/Y) revenue growth...
Instagram growing faster than TikTok and Facebook
Although Facebook and TikTok convincingly lead in the number of users, Instagram, as the third-largest platform in the social media space, is definitely the most rapidly evolving. Instagram's user growth has been consistent over the past years and shows no signs of...
Shoppers enticed by great offers, but let down by poor service
South African retailers have successfully driven positive consumer perceptions through special offers and affordable product promotions, but their customer service capabilities are leaving much to be desired. This is according to the South African Retail Sentiment...
Guidelines for trustworthy, resilient digital infrastructure agreed
Regulatory leaders from around the world agreed today on a new set of guidelines to secure an inclusive and sustainable digital future for all. The Best Practice Guidelines adopted at the International Telecommunication Union's Global Symposium for Regulators (GSR-23)...
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Stronger banking security is needed
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Entrepreneurship a feasible answer to job security
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Exclusive Books launches app for book lovers
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