Technology is being used to improve unusual everyday objects, from nappies to forks to soccer balls.
Motor vehicles are becoming mobile computing powerhouses - on wheels.
More electronic services are in the pipeline, says the Companies and Intellectual Property Commission.
ITWeb, in partnership with MTN Business, is running a survey on ICT maturity to gain a clear, data-driven understanding of where SA businesses stand in terms of ICT maturity. The survey covers everything from infrastructure and cybersecurity to digital literacy and compliance.
To gather further insights into ICT maturity within respondent organisations, the survey poses the following questions:
By completing the questionnaire, you’ll contribute to this local research project and stand a chance to win a Takealot voucher to the value of R3 000. The detailed results of the survey, and the prize winner, will be published on ITWeb.
Microsoft investigates reports of targeted attacks against Internet Explorer 8 and 9.
The Internet of things is already a reality and poses both opportunity and risk, says an analyst.
Smart devices are rapidly taking over the world, says Gartner, and business processes will have to keep up.
Education regulations that require all schools to have Internet access by 2030 are subject to being "reasonably practicable".
The application now includes Facebook Messenger, making it available on any type of handset.
E-commerce businesses should tailor their offerings to meet each consumer's unique needs, says Google SA.
In order to get mobile e-commerce right, online retailers must put themselves in the headspace of the consumer, says Mxit.
Personalised promotions, functional mobile experiences and clever marketing are the cornerstones of successful e-commerce, say industry experts.
Social media needs to be integrated with a mechanism for proper interaction that is built and owned by the brand itself, says Richard Firth, CEO of MIP Holdings.
