Ways to drive an innovation ecosystem

By Kathy Gibson, Satnac 2013, Stellenbosch – An innovation ecosystem can be a tool to drive economic development and digital inclusion. This is according to Prof Willem Clarke, CEO of Resolution Circle, which is built around the concept of innovation. McKinsey...

Panasonic tops auto infotainment

Japan’s Panasonic remained the top supplier of automotive infotainment systems in 2012, putting it at the forefront of the fast-growing market for equipment that delivers information and entertainment to motorists, according to a newly-released report on the subject...

Microsoft sparks tech start-ups

Microsoft South Africa has partnered with the government’s Jobs Fund to help drive the creation of up to 600 technology start-ups over the next three years by dramatically expanding its BizSpark programme, which supports small software developer entrepreneurs. The...

SA and the new wave of convergence

By Kathy Gibson, Satnac 2013, Stellenbosch – Convergence is often seen as an old concept, but it is probably more relevant today than ever before. Jonathan Shmukler, director: product marketing and revenue management at Amdocs, says that today literally...

POS rollout to rural shops

MasterCard and Blue Label Telecoms have announced a partnership that will see 22 000 small traders and rural shops in South Africa equipped with point of sale (POS) devices, enabling them to accept card payments for the first time. Blue Label currently provides...