Business needs will drive BI models

Traditional business intelligence (BI) and analytics models are being disrupted as the balance of power shifts from IT to the business, according to Gartner. The rise of data discovery, access to multi-structured data, data preparation tools and smart capabilities...

IoT set to impact manufacturing

The Internet of Things (IoT) is on track to dramatically transform manufacturers’ products, services and operations in 2015. While the hype persists around IoT, IDC Manufacturing Insight notes there are many signs that show confidence in IoT is with good reason....

Malware targets banking systems, users

A significant new malware threat targeting online banking systems and their customers was detected by Kaspersky Lab’s security analysts towards the end of 2014. Identified as an evolution of the infamous ZeuS Trojan, Trojan-Banker.Win32.Chthonic, or Chthonic for...

Will oil price drive an SA turnaround?

Recent drastic declines in the international oil price and the resultant sharp cuts in the local petrol price could herald a sharp turnaround in South Africa’s more immediate fortunes, says Old Mutual Investment Group. And this sharp fall, if sustained, will have a...

Consumers want more from shared data

Consumers will demand more from shared data plans in the future. This is according to a report, Embracing Data Sharing, where Ericsson ConsumerLab looks at shared data plans and how the introduction of such plans has impacted consumer behaviour, as well as triggers...

Can SA get into the selfie record books?

Samsung Electronics South Africa has joined forces with Guinness World Records to attempt the coveted title for the most contributions to an online album of self-portrait photographs (selfies) in 24 hours. The attempt will take place at Sandton City in Johannesburg...