WiFi set to change Africa

WiFi set to change Africa

Jun 17, 2015

The introduction of affordable smartphones designed specifically for emerging markets has been a game changer for Africa and has made an impact on WiFi demand. According to published reports, mobile penetration in sub-Saharan Africa is expected to increase from 52% in 2012 to 79% in 2020, making it the fastest-growing region globally – with mobile broadband connections anticipated to quadruple from its 2012 figure to reach 160-million in 2016. WiFi in Africa has predominantly been reserved for businesses and airport business lounges but this has fast changed says Fletcher.

Trends that are set to change IT

Jun 11, 2015

Kathy Gibson reports from Dell Innovation Day in Copenhagen – Dell has identified 10 disruptive trends that will affect technology development over the next few years. Dr Jai Menon, chief research officer and vice-president at Dell Research, says these trends can be...
Work dynamics set for change

Work dynamics set for change

Jun 1, 2015

By 2040 knowledge workers will decide where and how they want to work. This is according to the Smart Workplace 2040 report on the workplace of the future by Johnson Controls’ Global WorkPlace Solutions (GWS) business, which describes how in 25 years’ time work will be seen as something workers do, rather than a place they commute to each day. Work patterns will be radically different compared with today, with no fixed place or timetable. Instead, a new generation of workspace consumers will choose their workplace based on an often fluid work schedule.

SKA to change skills landscape

SKA to change skills landscape

May 18, 2015

More than two-thirds of South Africans live in urban areas and more make the move from rural areas daily. This means South African cities must become flexible and responsive to citizen needs, while making the most of public resources. Through the intelligent...

BCX shows growth in changing market

Apr 16, 2015

Business Connexion has announced increased revenue for the six months ended 28 February 2015. Revenue grew by 16% to R3,556-billion compared to the prior period. This growth was underpinned by organic revenue growth of 15,1% resulting from new client wins. This trend...