Market research firm, the International Data Corporation (IDC), coined the term “the third platform” to describe the hugely disruptive world we live in. Characterised by four foundational digital technologies – namely social, mobile, analytics/big data and cloud computing – the IDC believes that these tools have enabled companies to boost efficiencies, create new customer andRead more
In days gone by, only the top IT companies knew how to use the latest gadgets and tech innovations to their advantage. But times have changed. Whatever industry you’re in, all businesses need to keep up with the tech revolution if they want to come out on top. And what better time to rethink yourRead more
The Competition Commission has recommended that the Competition Tribunal prohibit a merger which would allow MTN to acquire certain Radio Access Network (RAN) assets of Telkom. The proposed deal, which has been under discussion since March 2014, would have involved a network management services agreement and reciprocal roaming agreements. The commission found that while theRead more
Deloitte has recently released their 2015 Predictions report which among other things, details their predictions around Telecommunications for the coming year. In this area they had the following three main expectations. One billion smartphone upgrades Deloitte predicts that in 2015 smartphone sales will be greater in units and revenues than the PC, television, tablet andRead more
