A new world for employees

Future employees will face a very different work life from today – never tethered to one location and able to share and access knowledge more easily – thanks to the acceleration of consumerisation and the influx of devices and platforms entering the workplace,...

STI still closed to SA women

  The numbers of women in the science, technology and innovation fields (STI) are alarmingly low in the world’s leading economies – and are actually on the decline in many, including the US. For South Africa, results show that women have more opportunities...

Auto infotainment set for growth

Despite relatively soft growth this year, automotive infotainment is set for continued expansion well into the future – fuelled by major technology improvements that not only increase the functionality of cars but also improve the overall driving experience,...

Technology integration a healthcare headache

92,5% of healthcare, biotech and pharmaceutical executives have become more reliant on technology during the last three years.  According to Richard Pinker, MD of Ricoh SA, 70% of healthcare executives agree it has made their employees more creative in terms of...

OEM still enjoys global growth

Despite lingering weakness in the global economy and continuing uncertainty in technology markets, the outsourced manufacturing industry is expected to post moderate revenue growth this year as original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) increase their outsourcing...