Isaac Mophatlane takes the reins at BCX

Isaac Mophatlane has been appointed CEO of the Business Connexion Group (BCX), with effect 1 August 2014. He will take over the role of his late brother, Benjamin Mophatlane, who passed away on 11 June 2014.Isaac is currently BCX’s head of sales and marketing and...

IBM and Apple in landmark partnership

Apple and IBM have announced an exclusive partnership which will bring IBM’s big data and analytics capabilities to the iPhone and iPad. The landmark partnership aims to redefine the way work will be done, address key industry mobility challenges and spark true...

Digital IQ still low across the globe

Despite many organisations laying claim to being a digital company, only a minority (20%) are truly there, according to the sixth Annual Digital IQ Survey report released by PwC. “Today all roads lead to digital. From business strategy to execution, digital technology...

SACCI report shows trade expectations weaken

The seasonally adjusted composite Trade Activity Index (TAI) from the South African Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SACCI) increased slightly by two index points to 52 in June 2014 after declining by one point to 50 in May 2014. Although overall trade conditions...

Intel to see better-than-expected growth

Intel has reported second-quarter revenue of $13,8-billion, operating income of $3,8-billion, net income of $2,8-billion and EPS of $0.55. The company generated approximately $5,5-billion in cash from operations, paid dividends of $1,1-billion, and used $2,1-billion...