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Steady Growth in Internet Access and Usage
Johannesburg, 27 July 2010 – Whilst some countries have made internet access a basic human right, South Africa is yet to go that far, but internet users are continuing to grow rapidly, with an expected annual increase of 16% in the base of individual PC internet users this year.
TV channels the most popular choice for inclusion in multiple play services to the home
26 July 2010 - The convergence of telephony, broadcasting and IT service provision, often dubbed "multiple play", has given rise to a competitive market environment where all market players need to deliver broadband, multimedia, and value-added services to win new customers and to retain existing ones. Gated communities are some of the first environments in South Africa where true triple and quad play services are offered. This has resulted in niche players entering the market offering a so-called multiple play deal which often includes a security option.
Business Electronic Banking in the Corporate Sector: Know your customer
27 July 2010 - BMI-TechKnowledge is proud to announce the 20th consecutive publication of its Business Electronic Banking Report in the Corporate Sector, a study following the business and electronic banking trends of 500 corporate companies in South Africa, with an annual turnover of R20 million and above. The report provides insight into the changing business banking trends and adopted technologies in SA’s corporate business sector.
SA Fixed Line Voice Market Turnaround
Johannesburg, South Africa, July 2010 – Research and Advisory firm,
South African IT Market grows by 2.5% in 2009
The South African IT market revenue grew 2.5% from R60.36 billion in 2008 to reach R61.85 billion in 2009, according to a new study released by BMI-TechKnowledge. The company expects the IT market to grow by 2.5% to R63.41 billion in 2010, and at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.3% to reach R83.97 billion in 2014.
According to Clinton Jacobs, head of IT research at BMI-T, “the IT industry outlook is positive and appears to have turned the corner”.
Transport, Communications and Media roll with the punches
The recession has adversely affected the Transport, Communications and Media sectors to a significant degree, but there is a positive side, which includes the preparations for the 2010 FIFA Soccer World Cup. According to Lesley-Anne Dos Santos, BMI-T’s Enterprise Research Business Manager, the event has to a large extent mitigated the effect of the economic downturn in South Africa in these sectors.
2009 was rocky but will 2010 be rolling?
Many South African citizens are on the edge of their seats waiting to see what will happen when the 2010 FIFA World Cup begins and when the influx of visitors stream into the country. From the very beginning the event has been deemed to significantly contribute to the social and economic opportunities not only in South Africa but for the whole African continent. Consulting firm
Internet Services Market Flies High But Consolidation Looms
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Financial, business and other services spend the most on ICT
ICT market analysts, BMI-TechKnowledge have announced the publication of their latest SA ICT Vertical Market Sizing and Forecasting Report which forms part of BMI-T’s SA ICT Expanded Vertical Programme.
Amidst the economic crisis modest growth expected in the forecast of IT and telecommunications spend
BMI -TechKnowledge have announced the publication of their latest End User Program Market Sizing and Forecast Reports. A sample of the medium, large and corporate ICT spenders is the subject of the study, which examines IT and telecoms in SMEs, the midmarket and corporate enterprises in South Africa. According to Lesley-Anne Dos Santos, BMI-T’s Enterprise Research Business Manager the Market Sizing and Forecast Reports look at topics such as the spend on the usage of hardware, software, IT services and telecommunications.
Services spending holds up but IT hardware spending set to shrink in 2009
BMI-TechKnowledge, Africa’s leading ICT market analysts, has announced the publication of their latest report entitled The South African Corporate IT End User Customer Survey 2009 (a module of the BMI-TechKnowledge SA ICT Converged End User Programme), revealing new insight into the recent downturn in the economy's effect on the corporate IT market.
Broadband to Shoot the Lights Out
BMI-TechKnowledge has announced the publication of its latest report entitled SA Wireless Access and Broadband Market Forecast and Analysis, which has revealed that the number of fixed and wireless broadband connections in South Africa are expected to reach over 4.2 million subscribers, representing a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 32%, over the period 2008 to 2013.
BMI-TechKnowledge repositioning
"BMI-TechKnowledge has repositioned itself to offer more solution services," says Denis, Smit BMI-T Managing Director, speaking at the launch of the restructured business at the Michelangelo in Sandton to key executives in the IT, telecoms and banking industries.
Economic down turn not affecting State Owned Enterprise ICT spend
BMI-TechKnowledge, Africa's leading ICT market analysts, has announced the publication of their latest report entitled ICT Market Analysis and Opportunities in State Owned Enterprises.
Converged IP telephony finally takes off
The corner finally seems to have turned for IP telephony adoption in South Africa, according to local research house, BMI-TechKnowledge. However, this only applies in the large enterprise market, where the anticipated emergence of pure IP systems has finally come to fruition, paving the way for feature rich unified communications platforms.
SA Telecoms Market, Advance to the next level?
Johannesburg, South Africa, 03 February 2009 - ICT Market Research and Analysis firm, BMI-TechKnowledge has announced the publication of its latest report entitled SA Telecommunications Services Changing Landscape, which focuses on the changing Telecoms regulatory environment in South Africa , and resulting changes in the market.
