Used smartphone shipments still flourishing
More than 195-million used smartphones - including officially refurbished and used smartphones - were shipped into the market in 2023, an increase of 6,4% compared to 2022. The value of these shipments was $72,9-billion, up 12,4% year over year, according to data from...
Three-quarters of cars shipped with embedded telematics
The number of telematics service subscribers using embedded systems will grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 14,6% from 239,7-million subscribers at the end of 2023 to 473,8-million subscribers by 2028, according to research from Berg Insight. Shipments of...
Cybersecurity incident responders have strong sense of service
IBM Security has announced the results of a global survey that examines the critical role of cybersecurity incident responders at a time when the physical and digital worlds are increasingly converging. The study, released during National Cybersecurity Awareness...
Wearables owners open to switching brands
Despite strong consumer loyalty within the US wearables market, a recent IDC survey shows the likelihood of switching brands in the future. Among the smartwatch and fitness tracker owners surveyed, 42,2% said that they were likely to switch brands while that number...
High prices deter potential buyers of electric vehicles
A new Juniper Research survey has found that 66% of UK respondents and 61% of US respondents are discouraged from adopting electric vehicles due to their high purchase price, noting that electric vehicles must demonstrate lower running costs compared to traditional...
Vodacom turns to solar for Midrand campus
As part of its sustainable strategy around energy management, Vodacom SA's Midrand campus is being fitted with solar photovoltaic (PV) panels which will allow the headquarters to generate around 10.8 gigawatt-hours (GWh) of its own clean power every year - roughly 21%...
New AI Bill of Rights seeks to protect society
US president Joe Biden has passed an Artificial Intelligence (AI) Bill of Rights that is intended as a guide for a society to protects people from the potential threats posed by AI, and ensures the technology is used in a way that reinforces positive values. The White...
First African Google Cloud Region set for SA launch
Google intends to establish a Google Cloud Region in South Africa - its first on the continent. The new Cloud Region will help users, developers, businesses and educational institutions across Africa to move more information and tools online, improve access options...
Retail businesses increase ICT budgets
Approximately 83% of enterprises in the retail sector have seen an increase in their enterprise ICT budget in 2022 compared to 2021, driven by the increasing adoption of digital technologies for streamlining supply chains and improving customers' experiences. A...
Fewer South Africans think we can avert a climate crisis
South Africans' confidence that a climate crisis will be averted in their lifetimes has declined from 58,9% in 2021 to 56,6% in 2022. The second annual Epson Climate Reality Barometer, released this week, measures the opinions and experiences of over 520 South...
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Samsung offers affordable video surveillance
As the sole distributor of Samsung telecommunication and PABX equipment in Sub-Saharan Africa, MIA Telecoms has launched a range of Samsung security solutions to the local market. Samsung Techwin's video surveillance products are based upon cutting edge technologies...
Mobile coupons, vouchers on FNB app
FNB has launched Mobile Coupons and Vouchers on the FNB Banking App, making this a first for South Africa. This brings together the worlds of retail banking and shopping, unlocking even more value for FNB customers. Mobile Coupons is a combined effort with Shoprite...
VAST debuts open access Wi Fi
VAST Networks has launched what it believes to be Africa's first open access WiFi network, allowing venues to deliver secure, high-quality and high-speed bandwidth to end users. VAST Networks is South Africa's most developed and seamless WiFi ecosystem offering an...
What you need to know about cyber-security innovation
As cyber attackers increase their ability to innovate, so they are able to enhance their capacity to outpace state-of-the-art security technology, writes Paolo Campoli, head of global service provider sales: Middle East & Africa at Cisco. Keeping up with the...
A new way to communicate IT solutions
A new era of consulting is upon us, with the success of implementing IT systems and structures across the business largely dependent on the individuals affected having a clear understanding of the intended solutions. "Translating the information into a format that is...
More than money for a happy workforce
If your employees enjoy high levels of job satisfaction, you'll have a competitive edge in the market. It's easier to retain happier employees than disgruntled ones, which can help you drive down the costs of recruitment and training. By Anton van Heerden, MD of Sage...
What you need to know about cyber-security innovation
As cyber attackers increase their ability to innovate, so they are able to enhance their capacity to outpace state-of-the-art security technology, writes Paolo Campoli, head of global service provider sales: Middle East & Africa at Cisco. Keeping up with the...
Eg extends workforce optimisation with mobile
eg solutions, the pioneer of the back office workforce optimisation software market, has launched a new mobile application, eg mobile. The eg operational intelligence software suite is already recognised by industry analysts as the leading back office workforce...
LinuxOne: a game changer for South African IT market
The mobile world requires agile infrastructure, one that has the requisite business intelligence for analysis, reporting and execution that drives immediate value to the firm, writes Maurice Blackwood, systems executive at IBM. Few doubt the value of Linux in the...
RSD, Communications Genetics to partner
Communication Genetics, a provider of customer communication solutions, and RSD, a pioneer in information management and governance software, have announced a strategic partnership to deliver information management and governance solutions in South Africa. It has also...
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