Telcos stifle local content
The acceleration of localised content production, the significant increase in the number of over-the-top (OTT) providers, and the defensive stances being employed by telcos and broadcasters against freemium services will all shape the coming 12 months in the Middle...Find ways to alleviate power crisis
The South African Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SACCI) is deeply concerned about the country’s tenuous electricity situation, and urges South African businesses to find alternative ways of keeping the lights on. SACCI president Vusi Khumalo says: “The South...Smartphones still on upward trajectory
This year in-store smartphone purchases worldwide will increase by more than 1 000% from last year. While the mobile wallet won’t replace the traditional wallet yet, 2015 will be a tipping point toward wider consumer adoption of in-store smartphone payments. These...Garmin buys SA radar system developer
GPS manufacturer Garmin has acquired the assets of iKubu, a privately-held South African designer of computer vision and radar systems for the cycling market. iKubu was in the final stages of developing the Backtracker low-energy bike radar, a device that provides...Datatec positive as performance is steady
Datatec has continued its improved performance during the period 1 September to 31 December 2014. According to the group’s interim management statement released today, it seems clear that an economic recovery is underway in the US but elsewhere in Europe and Emerging...