Lenovo, IBM to close server deal
Lenovo and IBM have announced that conditions for Lenovo’s acquisition of IBM’s x86 server business have been satisfied and the parties anticipate they will begin closing the transaction, effective on 1 October 2014. The acquisition will make Lenovo the third-largest...Mobility drives change in digital media
Spurred by increased infrastructural investments, improved connectivity and affordability, positive government interventions, and the spread of mobility, the African digital media landscape is rapidly evolving, according to global IT market intelligence firm...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...Growth in global PC monitor sales
Worldwide PC monitor shipments totalled 32,5-million units in the second quarter of 2014 (2Q14), a year-over-year decline of -2,9%, according to the International Data Corporation (IDC) Worldwide Quarterly PC Monitor Tracker. IDC expects worldwide shipments to...Backup still a growth arena
Worldwide purpose-built backup appliance (PBBA) factory revenues grew 8,5% year-over-year totalling $783,2-million in the second quarter of 2014 (2Q14), according to the International Data Corporation (IDC) Worldwide Quarterly Purpose-Built Backup Appliance Tracker....