Articles about World Wide Worx

Expect significant increase in cloud security investment this year

Fortinet say 35% IT security budget are spent on protecting cloud-stored data.

SA pundits unpack 2025 tech trends

The technologies that will have the biggest impact are AI, fintech, digital agriculture, the continued roll out of 5G and e-commerce, analysts say.

AI-driven fraud a critical threat to business

iDENTIFii commissioned World Wide Worx to produce the 2024 Identity Index.

Local online shopping eases grocery sector pressure

The online grocery retail sector, which has grown by 54% annually since 2019, is expected to accelerate, says McKinsey Africa.

Vodacom outlines MVNO enabler growth strategy

The telecoms operator plans to take its new mobile virtual network enabler business beyond South African borders, in the long-term.

Facebook maintains hold across brands, consumers

The Meta-owned platform remains at the top of the most used social media by SA organisations, while X declines dramatically.

Amazon’s pricing strategy to win over SA shoppers

The e-tailer’s ‘dynamic pricing’ strategy, which uses algorithms to personalise prices, is poised to rake in scores of local shoppers, say experts.

SA’s online shopping catapults to R71bn turnover

Local online retail reaches a critical stage, exceeding 6% of total retail, as physical retail falls flat, says research firm World Wide Worx.

AI fast becoming reality for corporate South Africa

Nine out of ten organisations in South Africa are already on the journey towards AI adoption and integration.

Africa’s SMEs grapple with tech costs, skills dearth

The expense of tech upgrades, lack of digital skills and regulatory hurdles are key hindrances to African SMEs’ growth.

Google unleashes new AI model Gemini

The company introduces its Gemini multimodal artificial intelligence model, saying it is its most capable to date.

TikTok throws weight behind SA’s booming creator economy

TikTok for Business witnesses rapid growth, as more SA businesses and content creators embrace the short-form video platform.