Tech trends that will shape consumer experience in the future
By Staff Writer 29 May 2017PayU discusses four technology trends that will spearhead the evolution of online shopping. FULL STORY >
Hybrid Cloud drives the retailers’ digital transformation
By Thomas McKinnon 2 May 2017Sekete Patrick Maphopha, NetApp Africa CTO and Technology Evangelist, discusses how the retail chains are facing new significant challenges due to the digital transformation and the convergence of social network, mobile and cloud. FULL STORY >
Mastercard unveils next generation Biometric Card
By Press Release 20 April 2017Mastercard today unveiled the next generation biometric card, combining chip technology with fingerprints to conveniently and safely verify the cardholder’s identity for in-store purchases. FULL STORY >
Sony Mobile opens new and improved store at Vodacom World in Midrand
By Press Release 7 April 2017Sony Mobile together with Vodacom World recently announced the re-opening of the new and improved store at Vodacom World Mall in Midrand, Johannesburg. FULL STORY >
Why the pop-up store cloud is unlikely to burst anytime soon
By Press Release 16 February 2017Thinking out of the box through the trendy pop-up store can ultimately improve the overall shopping experience if data is captured correctly. FULL STORY >
Second Ghost in the Shell trailer details far too much
By Robin-Leigh Chetty 14 February 2017The latest trailer for Ghost in the Shell has landed online, but instead of the 1995 original, this live action version appears to use Stand Alone Complex as its reference point. FULL STORY >
Swinging the balance of power: now the customer really is in charge
By Press Release 23 January 2017Genesys Interactive Intelligence forum gives insight into how companies can improve the customer experience in today’s digital age. FULL STORY >
BT deploys digital store pilot solution for Thomas Pink
By Press Release 17 January 2017BT deploys Acuitas Digital Alliance’s IoT store platform for Thomas Pink pilot in New York bringing the benefits of the online world to physical stores. FULL STORY >
Nintendo Switch: Specs and Features Roundup
By Robin-Leigh Chetty 16 January 2017After the Japanese company revealed its new console late last year, we now have a full rundown of the specs it'll be sporting. FULL STORY >
Africa benefits from new retail satellite service Jola from iWayAfrica
By Press Release 1 December 2016Pan-African telecommunication provider, iWayAfrica, has launched Jola, a much needed Pan-African Ku-Band managed retail satellite service into Sub-Saharan Africa. FULL STORY >
The pros and cons of Black Friday for small businesses
By Press Release 22 November 2016Black Friday is an American tradition that has quickly taken root in Africa. The large online e-commerce shops and the major retail chains in many parts of the continent will be splashing out with big promotions and marketing campaigns to... FULL STORY >
PS4 Pro update: Where you can pre-order it… at the moment
By Robin-Leigh Chetty 11 November 2016The PS4 Pro is on its way to South Africa, but an official launch date from PlayStation South Africa is still forthcoming. Nevertheless, several online retailers have it available for pre-order. These are the early listers. FULL STORY >
KPMG: Over half of consumers have decided against an online purchase due to privacy concerns
By Press Release 3 November 2016Companies who fail to see privacy as a fundamental business priority risk crossing the ‘creepy line’. FULL STORY >
Seamless digital payments are the key to unlocking the promise of omni-channel retail
By Press Release 18 October 2016Victor de Kock, head of Strategic Merchants and Acceptance, Mastercard, South Africa sheds light on how seamless digital payments are the key to unlocking the promise of omni-channel retail and how retailers... FULL STORY >
Yahoo says 2014 state-sponsored hack breached 500 million accounts
By Robin-Leigh Chetty 23 September 2016Possibly including names, email addresses, phone numbers and dates of birth, Yahoo confirms it suffered a state-sponsored data breach in late 2014, affecting an estimated 500 million users. FULL STORY >
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