New iOS bug targets apps

FireEye has uncovered a new bug – the Masque Attack – that could take over iOS apps. The company writes on its corporate blog that it notified Apple back in July 2014 about a vulnerability whereby an iOS app installed using enterprise/ad-hoc provisioning could replace...

Nutanix commits to SA growth

Nutanix has identified South Africa as a major growth market, and has committed investment and resources to expanding its operations in the area. Paul Phillips, regional director: Western Europe & Africa at Nutanix, tells IT-Online that the company’s strategy is...

Affordable MS Nextbook debuts at Makro

Microsoft, in conjunction with local retailer Makro, has launched the low-cost Nextbook device, a tablet created for the developing market. They are among the first Windows Reference Design devices that will be available in South Africa, and will be available on Makro...

Use your vote to improve the channel

ICT resellers are urged to use the power of their vote in the 2014 Channelwise Awards to ensure they get the best possible products and services from their vendors and distributors. Online voting for SME and Consumer resellers in the 2014 Channelwise Awards is now...

Bytes Group buys Inter-Active Technologies

Altron TMT has announced the acquisition of Inter-Active Technologies, by its wholly-owned subsidiary Bytes People Solutions (part of Bytes Technology Group). The agreement has been signed, and is subject to regulatory approval by the Competition Commission. As a...

Internet, social media drive African change

Kathy Gibson reports from AfricaCom in Cape Town – Access to the Internet can help people to improve their lives and can uplift economies. But there is controversy around Internet.org’s introduction of free Internet services to previously unconnected users in...