Mobile devices take over consumer spend
Household adoption and spending on consumer technology products is shifting faster than expected in favour of gadgets and services that are portable or mobile, and those that deliver networking capabilities and entertainment, according to a recent survey by Gartner. ...Users carry almost three devices
Tech lovers can’t bear to be apart from their gadgets, a new Sophos survey has revealed, with the average user carrying 2,9 devices. Sophos’ Naked Security site conducted a survey of more than 2 200 users worldwide, asking readers how many devices they...SMBs adopt key technology solutions
A study by International Data Corporation (IDC) highlights horizontal solutions adoption and future investment plans across Western European SMBs. The study found that: * The level of adoption with respect to six solutions (ERP, CRM, unified communications, BI and...Semiconductor inventory declines
After reaching a worrisome high in the third quarter of 2012, global semiconductor inventories held by chip suppliers fell at a surprisingly fast rate in the fourth quarter, led by dramatic reductions for market leader Intel. Days of inventory (DOI) for semiconductor...Private sector vital for African education
Public-private partnerships can solve the global demand for better education. This is the word from former US president Bill Clinton, speaking at the inaugural Global Education and Skills Forum in Dubai. “In this decade six of the world’s fastest growing...