African oil and gas looking good
The challenges facing oil and gas companies operating in Africa continue to be diverse and numerous, fuelled by fraud, corruption, theft, poor infrastructure and a lack of skilled resources. Regulatory uncertainty and delays in passing laws are severely inhibiting...Lending markets in SA under pressure
Tough economic conditions and changes in legislation are affecting all major consumer and commercial lending sectors in South Africa. As a result, organisations are looking for solutions and strategies that will improve their performance, reduce losses and ultimately...Small businesses lack IT strategy
Very small businesses (VSBs) with fewer than 25 employees are the least likely to view an IT game plan as a top strategic concern. In fact, according to a Kaspersky Lab’s 2014 IT Security Risks report, only 19% of VSBs worldwide reported IT strategy as one of their...Microsoft, Global Micro bring cloud to resellers
Global Micro Solutions and Microsoft are working together to empower the local reseller market by providing practical advice on how to become a cloud provider – and highlighting the benefits of using a local cloud partner. At an event held yesterday at...Vodacom grows on international revenue
Vodacom has announced that group revenue increased 4,3% to R18,287-billion for the quarter ended 30 June. Group service revenue increased 1,8% to R14,897-billion, up 5% excluding cuts in mobile termination rates (MTRs). Group data revenue increased 23,2% to...