Technology News
Healthcare set for ICT investment
ICT investments will be boosted in the four core healthcare markets of Middle East and Africa. According to the newly released data by International Data Corporation (IDC), spending on IT services and products among healthcare providers in Saudi Arabia, South Africa,...
Smartphone OSes shine in new smart TV world
IDC Europe’s John Delaney, associate vice-president: mobility, discusses why smart TVs are giving smartphone operating systems a boost. On Monday 5 January, prior to the event's opening day, CES 2015 in Las Vegas hosted a series of press events by some of the biggest...
Kaspersky warns Mac users are under attack
The increasing popularity of Apple devices in recent years has led to cybercriminals taking more and more interest in the OS X and iOS operating systems. This puts users’ data and privacy – as well as their money – under threat. A joint study by Kaspersky Lab and B2B...
Dell unveils new portfolio at CES
Dell has announced an expanded portfolio of award-winning devices at CES 2015, featuring premium materials, stylish finishes and the latest technologies from its XPS, Alienware, Venue, Inspiron and displays families. “The new products announced today raise the bar in...
Hisense becomes a no-screen trend-setter
HiSense has become a trend-setter at the 2015 International CES show taking place in Las Vegas this week, entering the laser theatre market with its new “no-screen” concept. The company hosted a press conference announcing that it has become the first to offer the...
The 10 key mobile trends for 2015
MEF has predicted the 10 key mobile trends that will shape the global mobile landscape in 2015. The predictions leverage the insights from MEF’s global board of directors as well as its recently published fourth annual Global Mobile Consumer Survey which studied responses from 15 000 consumers in 15 countries to understand the major mobile content and commerce trends from wearables and m-health to mobile payments, consumer privacy and trust.
Technology game-changers in 2015
From the failure of big data projects to the rise of WiFi as a human right, the next year will see massive shifts in how we harness technology. JJ Milner, founder and MD for Global Micro Solutions, shares his projections regarding which technology stories will...
Why CIOs should consider advanced analytics
Gartner’s Rob van der Meulen asked Alexander Linden, research director at Gartner, to explain the opportunities that advanced analytics and data science technologies present to business executives. Q: Why should CIOs consider advanced analytics and data science...
Retail industry soars as Africa heads online
There is no doubt that South Africans love to shop - but gone are the tedious days of packing your family into a minivan, battling the road rage and then having to fight for a parking bay at the mall. Online retailing in Africa is growing at such a rapid rate with...
DCC offers HP LaserJet Pro MFP M125
Handle everyday office printing tasks with ease with the new HP LaserJet Pro Multifunction Printer (MFP) M125 from distributor Drive Control Corporation (DCC). This compact, affordable MFP is easy to install, offers print, copy and scan capabilities and fits neatly...
Focus key for HR in 2015
If there is one key takeaway from 2014 for businesses it is the need to retain focus on core services/ solutions – that which makes up the fabric of a business, the reason it operates and its value proposition, says James McKerrell, CEO, CRS Technologies. The HR...
DSA summit to take place in the Philippines
The Dynamic Spectrum Alliance (DSA), which advocates for laws and regulations that will lead to more efficient and effective spectrum utilisation, will hold the world’s largest conference on wireless spectrum sharing in Manila, Philippines on 6 to 8 May 2015. With an...
TransUnion launches Claims Enabler
TransUnion has launched Claims Enabler, a one-stop solution for the insurance industry that empowers faster, more efficient claims processing. Claims Enabler integrates multiple data sets across the TransUnion portfolio, aggregating all of the information insurance providers need to make faster, more accurate decisions.
Healthcare set for ICT investment
ICT investments will be boosted in the four core healthcare markets of Middle East and Africa. According to the newly released data by International Data Corporation (IDC), spending on IT services and products among healthcare providers in Saudi Arabia, South Africa,...
Smartphone OSes shine in new smart TV world
IDC Europe’s John Delaney, associate vice-president: mobility, discusses why smart TVs are giving smartphone operating systems a boost. On Monday 5 January, prior to the event's opening day, CES 2015 in Las Vegas hosted a series of press events by some of the biggest...
Kaspersky warns Mac users are under attack
The increasing popularity of Apple devices in recent years has led to cybercriminals taking more and more interest in the OS X and iOS operating systems. This puts users’ data and privacy – as well as their money – under threat. A joint study by Kaspersky Lab and B2B...
Dell unveils new portfolio at CES
Dell has announced an expanded portfolio of award-winning devices at CES 2015, featuring premium materials, stylish finishes and the latest technologies from its XPS, Alienware, Venue, Inspiron and displays families. “The new products announced today raise the bar in...
Hisense becomes a no-screen trend-setter
HiSense has become a trend-setter at the 2015 International CES show taking place in Las Vegas this week, entering the laser theatre market with its new “no-screen” concept. The company hosted a press conference announcing that it has become the first to offer the...
The 10 key mobile trends for 2015
MEF has predicted the 10 key mobile trends that will shape the global mobile landscape in 2015. The predictions leverage the insights from MEF’s global board of directors as well as its recently published fourth annual Global Mobile Consumer Survey which studied responses from 15 000 consumers in 15 countries to understand the major mobile content and commerce trends from wearables and m-health to mobile payments, consumer privacy and trust.
Technology game-changers in 2015
From the failure of big data projects to the rise of WiFi as a human right, the next year will see massive shifts in how we harness technology. JJ Milner, founder and MD for Global Micro Solutions, shares his projections regarding which technology stories will...