Load shedding the main concern for SMEs

Frequent and prolonged power failures are the top concern for South Africa’s small and medium enterprises (SMEs), overtaking other pressing concerns like access to finance, competition and crime.This is one of the findings from the SME Survey 2015, released today,...

Cyber-attackers aim for critical infrastructure

A joint report and survey by Trend Micro and the Organisation of American States (OAS) has been released, focusing on the instances of cyber-attacks against critical infrastructures. The report on Cybersecurity and Critical Infrastructure Protection in the Americas...

Privacy breaches the top concern in SA

The number one concern among technology users in South Africa is the impact of technology on their privacy. This was the finding of the annual poll on How Personal Technology Is Changing Our Lives, which surveyed 12 000 Internet users, in 12 countries over 12 months....

Business confidence levels concerning

The SACCI Business Confidence Index (BCI) for December 2014 has been released by the South African Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SACCI), revealing that confidence has slipped. The organisations released the following statement: The BCI shed 2,5 index points in...
Small businesses lack IT strategy

Small businesses lack IT strategy

Very small businesses (VSBs) with fewer than 25 employees are the least likely to view an IT game plan as a top strategic concern.