Big data drives software growth
Big data, analytics and cloud computing are underpinning growth in the enterprise software market, even as the sector braces itself for slower growth going forward. This is one of the findings from International Data Corporation (IDC), which yesterday released the...Sharp drop for EMEA PC market
PC shipments in Europe, the Middle East and Africa (EMEA) have continued to contract as expected in the first quarter of 2013, as consumers dedicate more of their budget to other devices like tablets, while the commercial segment remains under economic pressure. This...Microsoft opens $4,5m tech centre
Microsoft TechEd, Durban – Microsoft has invested $4,5-million on a new technology centre at its Bryanston head office, where customers can preview and use solutions put together by the software vendor and its partners. Johannes Kanis, product marketing...SA firms plan to hire in 2013
Most South African businesses are planning to increase or maintain headcount in 2013. This is according to the latest research from Regus, which also reports that many companies report rising revenue and profits. The findings have pushed the Regus Confidence Index for...BI tracks down serial killer
Police analysts in Sweden have used business intelligence (BI) to assist with a high profile murder investigation. QlikView enabled the Skåne police force (in southern Sweden) to analyse data and reports leading to the capture of a serial killer. Over a period of...