Parallel import pressure boosts consumables

According to the latest insights from International Data Corporation (IDC), the Middle East and Africa (MEA) consumables market remained relatively flat in volume terms during the second half of 2013. However, it saw significant growth in value thanks to an on-going...

DiData offers Microsoft-based private cloud

Dimension Data has announced the availability of a private cloud service based on Microsoft’s Cloud Platform. The new service allows businesses to develop and host Microsoft applications in a secure, dedicated cloud environment. Dimension Data’s Private cloud services...

Personalised shopping with IBM, Fluid

Imagine having access to your own personal shopping assistant anytime, anywhere. Thanks to a partnership between IBM and Fluid, the shopping advisor powered by Watson, you could. Together, IBM and Fluid are working to redefine today’s e-commerce experience by...

Microsoft, Nokia Devices come together

Microsoft has completed its acquisition of the Nokia Devices and Services business. The acquisition has been approved by Nokia shareholders and by governmental regulatory agencies around the world. The completion of the acquisition marks the first step in bringing...

DoC advances broadband policy

The Department of Communications (DoC) is urging all stakeholders to get involved in advancing South Africa’s broadband policy and strategy. The SA Connect strategy was adopted by Cabinet on 4 December 2013 and, since then the DoC has connected 788 schools to...

Businesses unprepared for security breaches

Despite 77% of companies having suffered a cyber-security incident in the past two years, more than one-third (38%) still have no incident response plan in place should an incident occur. And only 17% of businesses globally are fully prepared for an online security...