3D printing set to boom
Emerging from a curiosity niche, 3D printing is now on the verge of mainstream adoption as businesses begin to recognize and embrace the cost and product manufacturing benefits of the technology. According to a new research study from International Data Corporation...Canal Walk shoppers get free Xmas WiFI
Shoppers visiting Canal Walk Cape Town this festive season can look forward to two months of free high-speed uncapped MWeb WiFi. In partnership with Canal Walk, customers can now browse the internet on their smartphones, tablets and laptops, download apps and chat on...27% growth forecast for big data
The big data technology and services market is expected to grow at a 27% compound annual growth rate (CAGR) to $32,4-billion through 2017 – or about six times the growth rate of the overall information and communication technology (ICT) market. Although there...Digital commerce apps set for huge growth
The digital commerce applications market will grow at an 18,8% compound annual growth rate (CAGR) to $4,1-billion through 2017, according to a new study by International Data Corporation (IDC). Although there are multiple scenarios that could unfold, IDC expects the...State of the world’s software skills
International Data Corporation (IDC) has issued new estimates for the worldwide software developer and ICT-skilled worker population. Heading into 2014, IDC believes there are 18,5-million software developers in the world, of which 11-million are professional software...