Skilled staff in short supply
Skilled staff, such as engineers, technicians, IT professionals and customer service representatives, are in short supply. The latest Talent Shortage Survey 2013 from Manpower Group South Africa shows some interesting changes over the 2012 results, with engineers...Is the $200 PC in reach?
Can PC makers produce ultrathin, touchscreen PCs that are appealing to consumers – and that are priced at just $200? The answer could be yes – if microprocessor vendor Intel is willing to cut the price of its semiconductor components to PC makers,...MTN, Absa tackle SIM swaps
The recent spate of high-profile SIM swap fraud cases has prompted MTN and Absa executives to set up a task team to figure out ways to combat the problem. This team has initiated security measures to protect MTN customers, such as an improved authentication process...SA innovators invited to step up
The Step-Up Technology Innovation Competition has launched in South Africa, inviting local innovators to submit their ideas, and possibly win venture capital, technology support, mentorship and market development. The competition is sponsored by Traction, Sasol...Licensed software will drive growth
Increasing the use of properly licensed software would have a greater impact on the economy in South Africa than allowing similar growth in the use of pirated software. This is according to new study from the BSA/The Software Alliance and business school INSEAD,...