International Data Corporation

Kenyans put a hold on buying smartphones as inflation bites

Consumer spending on smartphones declined as prices for basic commodities increased, constraining budgets for technology products.
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1:30
Oct 15, 2014

Huawei smartphone sales surge in MEA - IDC

Chinese telecoms player is now the number two player in the region behind Samsung.
1:40
Aug 25, 2014

Struggling Egypt looks to African neighbours for ICT growth

Egypt’s government and the IDC launch the ‘Africa Together’ initiative.
2:30
Aug 22, 2014

'African govt CIOs increasingly eyeing enterprise mobility'

Third platform technology adoption becoming key priorities for tech leaders, says the IDC.
2:30
Aug 18, 2014

Why SA is leading Africa in fighting software piracy

Country has better measures in place when compared to its continental peers.
2:30
Aug 13, 2014

‘Africa, Mideast online advertising market to grow 27% annually’

Higher numbers of internet users and growing incomes are key factors, says the IDC.
1:50
Aug 4, 2014

Sage wins three African software piracy court cases

Illegal reproduction, usage of the firm’s brand in the Maghreb and Francophone regions.
4:30
Jul 24, 2014

Consumerisation forces UX rethink among enterprise software makers

Both Sage and SAP have unveiled better user interfaces over the last two years.
1:20
Jul 21, 2014

ICT contribution to Kenya’s GDP hit 12.1% in 2013

Technology plays growing role in East African nation’s economy, says the IDC.
2:40
Jul 17, 2014

Economic expansion spurs on African internet PoP race

Multinationals expanding their reach in Africa are prompting a rise in these facilities.
2:10
May 29, 2014

‘Grey market dominates Kenya’s phone business’

Two-thirds of handsets sold via unofficial channels as consumers try escape tax, says the IDC.
1:30
May 28, 2014

‘Kenya an early adopter of M2M in Africa’

International Data Corporation (IDC) survey points to high levels of usage in the country.