Successful SMEs look to cloud

Tech-savvy SMEs (small to medium sized enterprises) perform better and employ more people than their non-technical counterparts. This is one of the findings from research commissioned by Microsoft and conducted by global management consulting company Boston Consulting...

Knott-Craig steps down as Cell C CEO

Alan Knott-Craig, back at work following a stroke last November, has stepped down as CEO of Cell C. He takes on a new position as executive board member. Acting CEO Jose dos Santos has been confirmed in the post of CEO. Cell C chairman Mohammed Hariri comments: “I...

Financial services to grow risk IT spend

The risk IT market in financial services will account for 18,2% of overall IT spending by 2018. This is one of the findings from a new IDC Financial Insights report, “Worldwide IT Spending 2013-2108, Risk IT Spending Guide 1H2014”. According to the new report, the...

SA shortlisted for offshoring award

South Africa has been shortlisted for the 2014 European Outsourcing Association (EOA) Offshoring Destination of the Year Award. Winners will be announced at the awards ceremony in London on 10 July. South Africa, the current EOA Offshoring Destination of the Year,...

Global business intro for SA companies

South African entrepreneurs, enterprises and innovators have a powerful new way to connect with customers, capital sources and partners globally using a big data analytics service that intelligently matches them with relevant and compatible growth opportunities from a...

Infrastructure key for West African growth

West Africa’s future as a competitive economic bloc requires new solutions in power technology and investment to improve energy access and enable the implementation of an ambitious infrastructure programme, according to Standard Bank. Policymakers, regional...