Eco-friendly computing practices, collectively termed Green IT, have gained significant CIO mindshare lately, thanks to the almost ubiquitous debate around enterprise carbon footprints and all things environmental-friendly. 10 Apr 2008
In its first advertising expenditure forecasts of 2008, ZenithOptimedia downgraded its combined growth forecasts for North America and Western Europe this year from 4.4% to 3.8%, as consumer and business confidence is negatively impacted by current economic conditions. 10 Apr 2008
Online retail sales in the US are expected to rise 17% this year to reach $204 billion, according to a Forrester Research study conducted for Shop.org. Clothing, computers and automobiles will be the three largest online sales categories in 2008. 9 Apr 2008
This year the awards focus has moved away from the 16-year tradition of awarding brands and now recognises the dedication and contribution individuals have made to the South African travel industry. 9 Apr 2008
The other day, and for the tenth time in the last year, I showed my mother how to answer her cellphone. 9 Apr 2008
Weeks after settling a legal threat from one potential competitor, Nielsen Co. has announced plans to acquire another, IAG Research, for $225 million. 9 Apr 2008
Kauai (pronounced ka-why), the healthy food and beverage company, has announced its five-year growth plan that includes opening a further 130 stores in South Africa, bringing the total number of the group's stores to 200 by 2012. 9 Apr 2008
Europe's €11bn business-to-consumer (B2C)* parcels market is emerging as a high growth opportunity for many businesses that of late had been focusing on their business-to-business (B2B) service. 9 Apr 2008
The new 1,000m2 Ekaya restaurant at OR Tambo International Airport has received the thumbs up from international travellers. 9 Apr 2008
China is celebrating “South Africa Week”, designed to commemorate the 10th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between both countries. 9 Apr 2008
Just Music, one of South Africa's leading independent music companies, is launching a new MP3 store via their website. The company is also the SA home to some of the world's biggest artists such as The Raconteurs, The White Stripes, Radiohead, Jill Scott, Dave Matthews Band, Katie Melua and the Ministry of Sound label. 9 Apr 2008
Consumer confidence has fallen by a whopping 10 points from its previous record, according to the latest First National Bank/BER consumer confidence index (CCI). 8 Apr 2008
Sophistication, elegance and flair are the hallmarks of Italian craftsmanship – and Peroni Nastro Azzurro is extending that approach to its marketing communications. 8 Apr 2008
The consumer food brands maker intends to list, but has not yet said when the listing will occur. 8 Apr 2008
The Sony Ericsson T650i and P1i were awarded first place in the Mobile Phone and PDA categories respectively in the Green Electronics Survey conducted by Greenpeace in the search for ‘greener' electronics. 8 Apr 2008
Think Mexico and you think sombreros and tequila, tacos and red chillies. Home to one of the world's richest culinary traditions, Mexico is about hot and spicy embraced in a riot of colour and texture - a medley of sensual delights. 8 Apr 2008
The Western Cape's economy remains extremely healthy, although various negative factors are hampering accelerated growth. 8 Apr 2008
Pyotts, a household name since 1885, has recently relaunched the brand in order to further cement its position as one of South Africa's leading suppliers of premium savoury biscuits. 8 Apr 2008
By means of a partnership with cellphone network provider MTN, FNB says it is able to reach even the poorest communities through the provision of a R5 prepaid airtime recharge voucher, recently introduced as part of the mobile company's Umoya airtime category. 8 Apr 2008
If I had my way I would get every company in the world to remove the word service from customer service and replace it with care. 8 Apr 2008
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