New business leaders confident
A new report into the attitudes of business students around the world shows a drive for quality and co-operation in response to the current economic climate. The report shows that most business students around the world are confident their banks will help their...UAE looks to sub-Saharan Africa
Sub-Saharan Africa is now competing with Asia to become the world’s fastest growing region. This growth is being driven by rising urbanisation, a young population and the emerging middle class. For certain countries, crucial economic reforms, combined with rising...New uses emerge for Internet of things
The Internet of things (IoT) within the government sector is approaching a tipping point as practical applications start to emerge. IDC Government Insights, in a new report, The Coming of Age of the Internet of Things in Government, analyses the developments of the...RFID helps keep track of laundry
When processing hundreds of pieces of laundry each hour for multiple customers, as First Garment Rental does, keeping track of everything can be tricky. It is estimated that there are approximately 1-million garments and uniforms currently in circulation through First...Governments open to security breaches
In line with developments in the private sector, government ICT systems are opening up to new channels to support employees’ desire to work flexibly and, increasingly, to use their own devices. This trend has enormous productivity benefits, but it adds to the security...