Lower growth for global IT spend

Worldwide IT spending is on pace to total $3,8-trillion in 2015, a 2,4% increase from 2014; however, this growth rate is down from earlier projections of 3,9%, according to the latest forecast by Gartner. The slower outlook for 2015 is largely attributed to the rising...

Local hosting, content key in Africa

Local Internet hosting is key to the development of the Internet ecosystem in emerging countries, according to a report released today by the Internet Society. The development of locally relevant Internet content that is attractive to users has been shown to have a...

Technologies set to change the world

The Internet of Everything, cloud computing/big data and 3D printing are the three technologies most likely to transform the world during the next five years, according to HIS Technology. “We know that technology has the capability to change the world: from the...

Security costs big for small businesses

Small businesses often believe that criminals won’t waste time and effort on a company of their size, as they don’t have enough that is worth stealing. Meanwhile, because of not caring about security, they give cybercriminals a great opportunity for easy money. This...

Positive growth for MEA enterprise hardware

The Middle East and Africa (MEA) enterprise hardware market, comprising servers and external storage, remained in a passive growth state. This is according to the latest figures released today by International Data Corporation (IDC). Referencing its EMEA Quarterly...

WeChat mobilises against Ebola

WeChat is taking up the fight against Ebola by offering the latest news and information to its community, while also supporting major global aid organisations. The Ebola virus is a worldwide health crisis coupled with a war against lack of immediate information,...