Intel Xeon challenges mainframe computing

Intel is challenging the performance of mainframe and Unix-based data centres with the new Xeon processor E7 v2 family that will let customers migrate their mission-critical mainframe workloads on to an industry-standard platform. Targeted at scientific, big data and...

Consumerisation changes user expectations

At least 80% of IT decision-makers believe the consumerisation of IT has changed expectations for user experiences – making them more demanding.This is among the findings of a global survey by Avanade. The consumerisation of IT has impacted many layers within...

South Africans access Internet via mobiles

Less than a fifth of households would have access to the Internet if there was no access through mobile phones. As it is, more than a third of households have access to the Internet. This is according to the latest South Africa Survey, published by the South African...

Snowden urges better encryption

NSA whistle-blower Edward Snowden has called on the technology industry to resist Internet surveillance. He urged delegates tot eh South by Southwest Festival in Texas to expand encryption for online services. This can be a powerful weapon against surveillance, he...

Intel signs MoU, will teach the teachers

Intel South Africa has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Department of Communication (DOC) to augment its activities in local education programmes and advocacy. According to the MoU, Intel will provide Intel Teach and Intel Learn Program training...

Mustek completes Sizwe acquisition

Mustek’s acquisition of a 26% interest in Sizwe, announced on SENS on 13 December 2013, was completed on 10 March 2014. Mustek acquired a 26% stake in Sizwe, a provider of information and communications technology products, network products and solutions and...