IBM opens client centre, unveils IOC

IBM has officially opened its new IBM Client Centre in Johannesburg, the second such facility in Africa. Co-located with IBM’s Innovation Centre, the new $1,6-million facility is designed to accelerate innovation for South African business and IT skills. Using...

BSA calls for new trade rules to curb piracy

Global trade rules haven’t kept up with rapid innovation in software-driven products and services, such as cloud computing and data analytics, according to a new report from BSA | The Software Alliance. To stop the spread of digital protectionism, BSA proposes a...

Accountant shortage looms

South African universities have been advised to form partnerships with all professional bodies in the accountancy sector to create better opportunities for students and increase the number of sorely-needed qualified accountants across the country. This requirement...

Apple iPads under attack from Android

Apple iPads, still by far the top seller in the international tablet “war”, will come under increasing attack from cheaper Android-run tablets – but it remains off a low base, says Christopher Riley, CEO of The Notebook Company. “Tablet sales, according to...

MTN shows off LTE network, devices

MTN has demonstrated the LTE (long term evolution) experience, showing customers at the MTN branded retail store in Sandton City how the technology works. “In the latest speed test, our LTE download speed was 33.89 Mbps and upload speed at 8.48 Mbps. The speeds are up...