Cloud architect to lead Microsoft

Not surprisingly, Microsoft has confirmed that its former executive vice-president for cloud and enterprise, Satya Nadella, will succeed Steve Ballmer as the company’s CEO. Microsoft also announced that Bill Gates, previously chairman of the board of directors, will...

Telkom team to tackle turnaround

Telkom has appointed a new chief marketing officer, Enzo Scarcella, and a chief procurement officer, Ian Russell, to join a top leadership team tasked with guiding the company’s transformation. Scarcella and Russell reported for duty this week at Telkom’s head offices...

Vodacom grows customers, revenue

Vodacom increased its group revenue by 10,5% to R20,219-billion for the quarter ended 31 December 2013. Group service revenue increased 6,4% to R16 248, up 3,4% on a normalised basis and in line with guidance. Group data revenue increased 40,7% to R3 611-million, and...