Mobile ad spending to reach $18bn in 2014
Global mobile advertising spending is forecast to reach $18-billion in 2014, up from the estimated $13,1-billion in 2013, according to Gartner. The market is expected to grow to $41,9-billion by 2017. Gartner says that display formats will make up most of the revenue,...Wireless groups partner to improve WiFi
The Wireless Access Providers’ Association (WAPA) has partnered with the Wireless Broadband Alliance (WBA) to establish a cross-industry working group aimed at facilitating communication and collaboration around open access carrier-grade WiFi networks. Recent...Emerging markets to slow
“Dull and old” economies will have their strongest performing year since 2010 and will drive the global recovery in 2014, according to Dr Nariman Behravesh, chief economist of information and analytics firm IHS. Ahead of the 2014 World Economic Forum in Davos,...Mobile payments set to get more complex
Continued technology and service innovation, notably around location-based applications, is expected in the mobile payments space in 2014. However, there will be increasing complexity within the mobile payments ecosystem this year, and on-going challenges around the...Municipal managers receive new guidelines
Following the amendment of the Municipal Systems Act in 2011, regulations providing for the appointment and conditions of employment for senior managers in municipalities was published in the Government Gazette this week. The Regulations provide for senior managers...