SA’s IT spend set to top $13bn
Overall IT spending in South Africa is expected to cross the $13-billion mark in 2015, according to the latest figures released today by International Data Corporation (IDC). The consumer, finance, and government verticals will lead the charge, with the former...Africa edges towards 1bn mobile users
Africa has topped 800-million in mobile subscriptions for the third quarter of 2014. Meanwhile, 85% of Middle East and Africa mobile subscriptions will be 3G/4G by 2020. These are among the findings from the latest Ericsson Mobility Report, a comprehensive update on...The security quarter in review
Security headlines during the last quarter were dominated by the dangerous Bash/ShellShock vulnerability. The IT security community issued a red alert: Bash is easily exploited, providing full access to the operating system on popular devices – routers and wireless...Recruitment outsourcing picks up pace
With the goal of reducing their workload and prioritising efficiency over cost, companies are becoming more strategic in their hiring and recruitment methods and, when outsourcing, look for an ideal solution for their specific needs. This is according to Kay Vittee,...