How to stay productive this festive season

Depending on your industry sector, you may or may not be gearing up to an especially hectic year-end. But whatever the nature of your work, doing business during the festive season can be tricky, says Kirsten Morgendaal, area director South Africa for Regus....

Festive fraud picks up with online shopping

There is nothing to kick-start the festive season like searching for the perfect gifts. The convenience of online shopping offers a stress- and hassle-free shopping experience. However, consumers must protect their personal information and take care when buying on the...

Online festive sales set to increase

Forrester forecasts $78,7-billion in US online sales this holiday season, including mobile and tablet sales. It projects double-digit growth rates for the third year in a row, with a 15% increase over 2012’s $68,4-billion in sales. This year, 167-million...

Festive season power cuts will impact retail

Power outages may well play a key role in festive season shopping, with retailers bracing themselves for disruptions in the wake of traditional electricity consumption spikes and increased cable theft in the upcoming holiday period. This is the view of Jack Ward, MD...

McAfee highlights the 12 scams of Christmas

McAfee has released its annual 12 Scams of Christmas list to educate the public on the most common scams that criminals use during the holiday season to take advantage of consumers as they shop on their digital devices. Cybercriminals leverage these scams to steal...