Comment wire
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16 Jan
Spectre of no-deal Brexit spooks UK’s IT sector
Theresa May’s Brexit deal has been damningly rejected by MPs.
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15 Jan
Workplace by Facebook stands on the precipice of change
Facebook has struggled so far to monetise its business-focused version of itself, Workplace by Facebook, but a change of direction in security, leadership and pricing may see it successfully challenge its rivals in 2019.
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15 Jan
US needs to tackle nuisance robocalls
Computer generated calls in the US have reached epidemic proportions and are getting worse, but the best way forward, with a properly working national ‘do not call’ registry, is being hampered by Washington’s political stalemate.
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14 Jan
CES 2019: What emerging technology companies took away
Beyond the headline-grabbing gadgets to emerge from the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) 2019 in Las Vegas this month, were nuggets of information of interest to emerging technology businesses who hope to turn the heralded products and services into reality.
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14 Jan
Global IT service providers go local
International IT services providers are moving up the value chain and opening local hubs to help customers with their digital transformation.
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11 Jan
Expect AI to grow in popularity in 2019
The adoption of artificial intelligence (AI) is predicted to continue unabated in 2019 on the back of technological breakthroughs that hold the promise of improving the operational and client offerings for businesses.
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11 Jan
Top technology trends for 2019
Cicero, the ancient Roman philosopher, is not often quoted in relation to the challenges faced in the digital age, but it is perhaps a sign of troubled times that his adage: “The greater the difficulty, the greater the glory” has been included in a New Year message from the Chinese tech giant Huawei.
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10 Jan
Open source software is soaking up IT investment
Traditional IT providers have seen the light and are shifting their focus to new technologies supporting open source software development.
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10 Jan
Telecom’s new kids on the block: Rakuten and Altiostar
Newcomers are seizing opportunities to challenge established network providers in a sign that a new round of disruption in the next generation of cellular mobile communications is underway.
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10 Jan
Smart home security looks to the skies for answers
The development of intelligent home security systems is being spurred on by the prospect of satellite-enabled systems and cloud-based technologies.
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10 Jan
Autonomous cars in the driving seat for smart mobility sector
The development of the autonomous vehicle is one of the major factors pushing the smart mobility sector forward, bringing us closer to the promise of intelligent urban transport.
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9 Jan
Hybrid cloud solution is no pie in the sky
A growing global emphasis on the benefits of cloud technology is stimulating the demand for investing in a hybrid cloud computing environment.
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8 Jan
How IoT may hold the key to India’s utility sector
India’s growing demand for electricity and the need for efficient energy transmission and distribution is driving the adoption of the Internet of Things (IoT) in the utility sector.
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8 Jan
Adoption of CPaaS in Asia Pacific expected to pick up pace in 2019
Communications Platform-as-a-Service (CPaaS) is a cloud-based platform that enables the integration of real-time communications into business applications through application programming interfaces (APIs).
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2 Jan
Beyond delivery drones: The incoming retail drone revolution
We regularly hear how delivery drones are on the verge of redefining retail, taking into a new more agile era as they transform last-mile service.
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2 Jan
Smart rings will be the wearable of choice in 2019
Wearable technology has seen wrist-worn devices surge in popularity, but as the internet of things (IoT) ecosystem expands, smart rings will be the wearable type with the most growth in 2019.
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2 Jan
First live 5G launch, ever. Again.
At this time of year, the tech industry is full of New Year predictions, but second-guessing 2019 has never been easier.
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24 Dec
The IT Christmas wishlist: What IT managers are hoping for in 2019
Ahead of the new working year, what’s on the IT Christmas wishlist for IT teams and managers?
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23 Dec
Future of big data: Words not pie charts will drive growth in 2019
Last year saw a significant shift within the big data and analytics marketplace.
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23 Dec
Facebook users stay amid privacy scandals, but it’s time for the company to clean up its act
It’s been a remarkably bad year for Facebook.
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23 Dec
Symantec shareholder lawsuit details are both salacious and troubling
In 2016, when cybersecurity industry giant Symantec purchased rival Blue Coat for $4.65 billion, Symantec’s board of directors made the unusual decision to install Blue Coat’s CEO, Greg Clark, as chief executive of the combined company.
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23 Dec
The Huawei bans aren’t about security — and they’re endangering the future internet
This has been a contentious year for Chinese telecommunications vendor Huawei, which has endured both outright bans in some countries, as well as a number of major carriers bowing to government pressure by excluding Huawei from their 5G plans.
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20 Dec
Adobe share price drops off through Q4, despite strong year and an even brighter 2019
After a share price all time high of $275.49 during October 2018, Adobe has had a rocky end to the year, but the company will come back fighting in 2019.
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19 Dec
UK gig economy reform improves worker rights while protecting companies
Reform of UK gig economy employment regulations mean business costs for leading players will remain under control.
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19 Dec
Android relegated to low-tier in prepaid market as iPhones dominate premium
The premium category of smartphones, costing upwards of USD$600, is growing rapidly in the US pay-as-you go prepaid market, thanks to an influx of expensive iPhones.
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18 Dec
Amazon, Microsoft and Google: Fighting for your data center in 2019
Hybrid cloud environments have rapidly evolved to support a range of IT and application requirements, and in 2019 a growing number of businesses and other organisations will make use of them.
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18 Dec
5G rollout: Operators need to get faster, more creative — and more dirty
Why are mobile network operators in England and Switzerland crawling into the sewer?
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17 Dec
Chinese retail struggles amid tariffs and falling confidence
Chinese retail sales have reached a 10-year low following imposition of US tariffs, signaling harder times ahead for major players.
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17 Dec
ASOS results: The latest victim of the “worst November in living memory”
Options are limited for ASOS in bid to reverse poor financial results following poor end to 2018.
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14 Dec
Google and Amazon voicebots have entered our homes; will customer service be the next shake-up?
Capabilities of conversational AI are more far-reaching than ever as personal assistants become smarter, transforming customer service.