Tablets surge in education sector

While personal computers are facing weak demand and reduced budgets in the US education sector, tablets are experiencing exceptionally strong interest among education stakeholders, from school managers, teachers and governments, to parents and students. New...

Positive news for SA peering

The Internet Service Providers’ Association (ISPA) has announced two initiatives aimed at making its Internet exchange points (INXs) more accessible and useful. Internet exchange points are locations that allow separate networks to interconnect with each other...

Visa requirements limit African trade

During the African Development Bank Annual Meeting last week, organised jointly by the World Economic Forum and the African Development Bank, the benefits of relaxing visa restrictions throughout Africa was discussed.  Dr Ibrahim Bocar Ba, ECOWAS Commissioner of...

Samsung opens Cresta experience store

Samsung Electronics SA has opened its eighth brand store in Cresta shopping mall. “Our brand stores showcase premium Samsung products across the extensive product range. “These stores provide our customers with the ideal location to come and experience our...

Intelligence will drive M2M growth

Among the billions of user-driven and machine-driven systems that will connect to the Internet and conduct transactions in the Internet of everything market over the next five years, the real value will be captured primarily by intelligent systems, according to a new...