WiFi standard has possibilities, challenges
The latest emerging wireless standard from the IEEE, the 802.11ac, promises unprecedented Gigabit connectivity with a host of new possibilities for application-based services – but it could result in performance issues. The new standard will impact Tier 1 carriers as...SAPS biometrics tender raises the bar
A tender released to the market for biometric technology equipment, services and support by the South African Police Services (SAPS) has thrown down a gauntlet for the domestic biometric technology market. This is the view of executive management at Ideco, a South...Toolkit will help PCs run 10x faster
Businesses could have their PCs running up to 10 times faster, thanks to a Web-based service which has been developed in a project led by University of Bedfordshire researchers. The University’s Centre for Computer Graphics and Visualisation, in partnership with their...Firms miss mobile analytics opportunity
Only 46% of firms have implemented a mobile analytics solution, according to a new Forrester survey of more than 350 mobile professionals. “Too many e-business professionals are shooting ducks in the dark when it comes to the performance of their mobile Web...Ballmer’s e-mail to Microsoft staff
The text of an internal e-mail from Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer to employees regarding his plan to retire reads as follows: I am writing to let you know that I will retire as CEO of Microsoft within the next 12 months, after a successor is chosen. There is never a...