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Value chains open to disruption
The majority of businesses in Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA) have been unable to protect their value chains against unforeseen events. A study launched by Oracle, “Managing the Value Chain in Turbulent Times”, surveyed 677 senior decision makers in large...
SA firms not sitting on ‘piles of cash’
Despite stories of South African companies sitting on “piles of cash” and being reluctant to invest in the local economy, a closer look at the data reveals that, in fact, companies actually have far less cash on hand than reflected in the data, according to Rian le...
IBM shows mobile repair robot
Scientists from IBM have revealed a mobile maintenance, repair and operations (MRO) prototype which is designed to help manufacturers and companies supplying and maintaining high-value machinery in sectors such as aerospace, oil and gas, and shipping. The mobile...
Hotspot 2.0 set to impact the enterprise
The most widely anticipated, but least understood, “next big thing” in the networked world is Hotspot 2.0 (HS 2.0), according to Ruckus Wireless. As a multi-industry initiative or framework for automating many of today’s manual WiFi tasks, the shared vision for HS 2.0...
Managing bursary funds wisely
As more and more students rely on financial assistance to fund their studies, the administration burden on universities, FETs (Further Education and Training) institutions and corporate sponsors has increased. The result is that they often struggle to efficiently...
Local apps for BlackBerry 10 released
Many of users' favourite South African brands and companies have created local apps for BlackBerry 10 smartphones, so that people can do their banking, read the news headlines, shop online, book movie tickets, get travel info and so much more, on the move. Some...
Avoiding the pitfalls of project failure
Projects often involve a lot of time and money, making it essential to minimise risks, attempt to avoid the common project hazards and maximise returns. Unfortunately, even when selecting a seasoned project management partner, there are still a number of pitfalls to...
Data centre power and cooling challenges
There’s no doubt that the challenges of cooling a data centre are tricky. Global specialist in energy management, Schneider Electric, advises focussing on the following four core challenges to get a head start in keeping a company’s data centre power and cooling...
Omni-channel retail set to change shopping
The woman is browsing shoes for her friend’s upcoming wedding. Next to her, her husband is sound asleep. She covers him with the duvet, adjusts her own pillows and continues her 3am shopping spree. With a mere swipe of her finger, her tablet’s display switches over to...
Gemalto to build MCX’s mobile wallet
Leading US merchants consortium Merchant Customer Exchange (MCX) has announced the selection of Gemalto, the world leader in digital security, to build its mobile wallet. MCX selected Gemalto for its unmatched expertise in mobile financial services and track record of...
SAIRR comes out against new Bill
The Licensing of Businesses Bill of 2013 (the Bill), recently gazetted by the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI), will need an army of bureaucrats to implement, says the South African Institute of Race Relations (SAIRR) in a submission made to the DTI last week. ...
Windows 8 fails to ignite EMEA PCs
The Middle East and Africa PC market experienced a significant decline of 14,1% year-on-year during the first quarter of 2013, according to preliminary results released by International Data Corporation (IDC). Total PC shipments in the region slowed down to...
Nokia ships affordable Asha 210
Nokia has unveiled the latest device in its price-sensitive range of Asha phones, offering more social experiences at an affordable price. The Nokia Asha 210, available in single- or easy swap dual-SIM variants, supports WiFi, has a QWERTY and is the world's first...
Value chains open to disruption
The majority of businesses in Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA) have been unable to protect their value chains against unforeseen events. A study launched by Oracle, “Managing the Value Chain in Turbulent Times”, surveyed 677 senior decision makers in large...
SA firms not sitting on ‘piles of cash’
Despite stories of South African companies sitting on “piles of cash” and being reluctant to invest in the local economy, a closer look at the data reveals that, in fact, companies actually have far less cash on hand than reflected in the data, according to Rian le...
IBM shows mobile repair robot
Scientists from IBM have revealed a mobile maintenance, repair and operations (MRO) prototype which is designed to help manufacturers and companies supplying and maintaining high-value machinery in sectors such as aerospace, oil and gas, and shipping. The mobile...
Hotspot 2.0 set to impact the enterprise
The most widely anticipated, but least understood, “next big thing” in the networked world is Hotspot 2.0 (HS 2.0), according to Ruckus Wireless. As a multi-industry initiative or framework for automating many of today’s manual WiFi tasks, the shared vision for HS 2.0...
Managing bursary funds wisely
As more and more students rely on financial assistance to fund their studies, the administration burden on universities, FETs (Further Education and Training) institutions and corporate sponsors has increased. The result is that they often struggle to efficiently...
Local apps for BlackBerry 10 released
Many of users' favourite South African brands and companies have created local apps for BlackBerry 10 smartphones, so that people can do their banking, read the news headlines, shop online, book movie tickets, get travel info and so much more, on the move. Some...
Avoiding the pitfalls of project failure
Projects often involve a lot of time and money, making it essential to minimise risks, attempt to avoid the common project hazards and maximise returns. Unfortunately, even when selecting a seasoned project management partner, there are still a number of pitfalls to...