IT expects better conditions in 2015

Apr 22, 2015

Most CEOs expect positive business conditions and accelerating technology innovation in 2015, according to a recent survey by Gartner. The 2015 Gartner CEO and senior business executive survey found that growth remains a top priority and technology-related change is...

Smart stores unite online and offline

Apr 19, 2015

The growing prominence of smart stores in support of omni-channel retail is due to changing behaviours of shoppers, says Minesh Manga, director at XON Retail Solutions. Technology has progressed in the past 25 years and has changed the way consumers interact with...

Intervate, JRA tackle service delivery

Apr 15, 2015

Intervate was approached by the JRA to develop an app that would help improve service delivery on issues related to Johannesburg’s roads. Functioning as a state owned entity, the Johannesburg Roads Agency (JRA) is responsible for the construction, operation, control,...

Dell announces IT academy

Apr 10, 2015

Dell has announced the launch of an IT academy, in partnership with the Department of Trade and Industry (dti), the Centre for High Performance Computing (CHPC) and the CSIR. The Khulisa Academy (which means “nurturing” in isiZulu) is expected to be opened in January 2016, and will attract approximately 20 students per year (a total of 200 in 10 years). The students will be selected from graduates and exceptional matriculants from disadvantaged areas.

Is multi-banking good or bad for business?

Apr 9, 2015

Multi-banking is becoming a common trend in South Africa as various businesses, public sector institutions as well as individuals prefer to bank with more than one banking partner. According to an annual business tracking survey done by TMS, 14% of small businesses do...