Acer dives head-first into IoT marketplace

Acer dives head-first into IoT marketplace

It’s already obvious that the Internet of Things (IoT) is going to be the next big thing, and companies that embrace the technologies that make up IoT – and start to add value – will be the ones that succeed in 2017 and beyond. By Kathy Gibson Acer Africa’s Glenn du...
Brace yourselves for a tough year in 2017

Brace yourselves for a tough year in 2017

It’s never an easy task, and nowadays, takes a lot of courage to try and predict what lies ahead in a new year. In 2016, for example, who could have predicted Brexit? Donald Trump winning the US presidency? And the possible effects these events could have in the...
What are the hot consumer trends for 2017?

What are the hot consumer trends for 2017?

Artificial intelligence (AI) is an important theme this year and consumers see it playing a much more prominent role than before – both in society and at work. According to Ericsson Consumer Lab’s annual trend report, “The 10 Hot Consumer Trends for 2017 and Beyond”,...
Mixed emotions for the year ahead

Mixed emotions for the year ahead

Internationally Europe has three of its largest countries – namely the Netherlands, France and Germany – all going to the polls next year, and upsets to traditional voting patterns can certainly be expected here, potentially weakening the Eurozone further....
Christmas wishes from the channel

Christmas wishes from the channel

With Black Friday and Cyber Monday firmly behind us, the Christmas season is well and truly upon us. You just have to walk into any major retailer or shopping mall for confirmation – bedecked Christmas trees, tinsel, glitter and, of course, Boney M belting out their...