Analytics spend to reach $70,8bn

Global business analytics services spending should enjoy a 14,3% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), reaching an estimated $70,8-billion by 2016. This forecast is according to a new business analytics services outlook published by International Data Corporation (IDC)....

Telematics drives lower insurance costs

Vehicle telematics devices – which use technology to send, receive and store realtime driver behaviour data – are fast becoming the most effective and scientific way to calculate motor insurance premiums. As telematics is enabling insurers to gain a more...

FNB launches tablet banking app

FNB has released a new banking app customised for tablet devices, complimenting a much larger tablet device strategy for the bank. The app is available for download in app stores across Apple, Android and Windows 8 devices. “The new banking app, designed specifically...

CRM continues the shift to SaaS

Significant shifts are set to occur in the customer relationship management (CRM) market in the next two years. Gartner predicts mobile CRM apps available for download on app stores will grow to over 1 200 by 2014 from over 200 in 2012. More than 50% of total CRM...