Digital world to transform business
As digital technologies transform the way the world interacts, companies will need new business models to keep up with customer demands. This is the word from Marius Ungerer, associate professor, and Dr John Morrison, senior research consultant of the University of...Low-cost smartphones to drive e-commerce
In the coming years, the continued introduction of low-cost smartphones will not only play a significant role in bridging the technology gap between feature phone and smartphone users in Africa, but also fuel South Africa’s e-commerce sector, mirroring the growth...Ackermans connects stores with Metacom
Ackermans has connected all 436 of its stores across southern Africa using Metacom’s managed network and intelligent routers. This includes a combination of ADSL, satellite and GSM to provide every point of sale with seamless, reliable connectivity – no matter...Sage clamps down on African piracy
Sage has taken a stand against African piracy, winning three court cases against pirate companies in Maghreb and Francophone Africa. In addition to damages and/or fines totalling several thousand euros, prison terms were handed down. By judgment dated 6 March 2014,...MTN scores in Ask Afrika survey
South Africans have voted MTN as one of the country’s most popular technology companies. This is according to the findings of the Ask Afrika survey. The Ask Africa brand winners are based on 15 169 interviews conducted by the Target Group Index, looking at...