5G driving rapid digital transformation in MEA
Research from Nokia reveals that 60% of CSPs in the MEA region are adopting 5G to enhance their digital transformation and, while 4G subscriptions are projected to stabilise by 2027, 5G adoption is anticipated to surge dramatically - signifying a pivotal shift in the...
SA is Africa’s third-safest nation in cybersecurity
Check Point Software’s latest Global Threat Index for September unveils the emerging and worrying use of artificial intelligence (AI)-driven malware techniques - alongside persistent ransomware campaigns - with notable rankings for African nations. In this month’s...
Most employees regard AI as a co-worker
Despite the popular belief that organisations derive value from artificial intelligence (AI) at the expense of the individuals they employ, and that AI-powered automation can lead to the displacement of workers, 60% of employees view AI as a co-worker and not a job...
Tablet, Chromebook shipments still in decline
Worldwide tablet shipments were down 8,8% year over year in the third quarter of 2022 (3Q22), totaling 38,6-million units, according to preliminary data from the International Data Corporation (IDC) Worldwide Quarterly Personal Computing Device Tracker. This was the...
Public cloud spend set to hit $600bn next year
Worldwide end-user spending on public cloud services is forecast to grow 20,7% to total $591,8-billion in 2023, up from $490,3-billion in 2022, according to the latest forecast from Gartner. This is higher than the 18,8% growth forecast for 2022. “Current inflationary...
5G set to transform CCaaS
A new study from Juniper Research has found that the total number of calls handled by CCaaS (contact centres-as-a-service) platforms will near 48-billion by 2027; rising from 20-billion in 2022. This growth of 135% will be driven by leveraging 5G networks to implement...
Bitcoin investors have no plans to sell despite ‘crypto winter’
More than two thirds of Bitcoin investors have no plans to sell their holdings in the next five years, reveals a new global poll. A survey of cryptocurrency clients of deVere Group, finds that 68% of those questioned said they would “hodl” for at least five years....
1,3m lone workers now using connected safety solutions
According to a new research report from the analyst firm Berg Insight, the market value for lone worker protection solutions and services in Europe and North America reached an estimated €100-million and €65-million respectively in 2021. In Europe and North America,...
Cargo tracking installed base on upward trajectory
The number of active tracking devices deployed for cargo loading units including trailers, intermodal containers, rail freight wagons, air cargo containers, cargo boxes and pallets reached 11,1-million worldwide in 2021. Growing at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR)...
These are the top crypto price losers this year
Cryptocurrencies have suffered a massive hit in 2022, losing more than $1,9-trillion in value since the height of last year's rally. Although Bitcoin was at the center of the crypto price crash, many other coins have suffered more severe price drops than the world's...
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Visual and functional upgrade for Cartrack mobile app
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NetApp to acquire SolidFire
NetApp has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire SolidFire for $870-million in cash. Founded in 2010, SolidFire is a market leader in all-flash storage systems built for the next-generation data centre where simple scaling, set-and-forget management, assured...
Turn BYOX into competitive advantage
It’s widely accepted now that employees rather than the business dictate IT policy. Those of your people who don’t like the technology on which your organisation runs simply won’t use it – or won’t use it to good effect. This has a direct negative impact on...
New layer of enterprise protection from Kaspersky
Kaspersky Lab has released Kaspersky Private Security Network, which allows the company’s products to receive realtime data about program and website reputations, and provide companies with the fastest possible protection from new threats, without exchanging data with...
Customer demand for energy savers on the rise
South Africans are generally - and genuinely - interested in saving electricity. This is the view of Alexander Haw, group sustainability manager of Massmart. Massmart is one of the more than 100 businesses that have pledged their support for the 49M campaign, thus...
Prepare for Europe’s new data protection law
In just a few weeks, a new EU law will be approved which will heavily impact the regulatory landscape far beyond Europe’s borders. Aiming to protect consumers’ sensitive information, the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) will harmonise current legislation...
Online retailers can shine this holiday season
It is the busiest time of the year in many retail industries, and there is a substantial uptick in customers looking to spend money. The National Retail Federation notes that online shoppers are expected to spend $105-billion during the 2015 holiday season. The...
Multiple new media choices for Kenyans
Ericsson ConsumerLab’s first-ever TV and Media report for Kenya reflects the views and habits of over 13-million Kenyans aged 18-69 who watch TV and video content over the internet at least weekly. According to the report TV ownership in Kenya is 92% but while...
Risk management integral to availability
In the always-on environment, CIOs are under increased pressure to deliver solutions that facilitate round the clock access to data and services. However, they need to remain mindful of managing the inherent risk of introducing cloud and virtualisation services, says...
The Foschini Group finds online footing
The last few years have not been easy for South African clothing retailers. A sluggish economy, increased competition from foreign chains, and the growing prominence of online retailers have chipped away at their dominance in the local apparel market. Despite...
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