Microsoft aims for the cloud

Microsoft has debuted a portfolio of new solutions to help businesses thrive in the era of cloud computing and connected devices. In his keynote address at yesterday’s TechEd North America conference, Server & Tools Corporate VP Brad Anderson and fellow executives...

Intel re-invents PCs with new chip

Intel yesterday introduced the 4th generation Intel Core processor family, which it believes will re-invent personal computing as people know it today. 4th generation Intel Core delivers optimised experiences personalised for end-users’ specific needs, packing...

Huge growth for security software

Worldwide security software revenue totalled $19,2-billion in 2012, a 7,9% increase from 2011 revenue of $17,7-billion, according to Gartner. Gartner says that the evolution of new threats and working practices, such as bring your own device (BYOD), is driving...

DTi names first two incubator start-ups

In an effort to develop sustainable entrepreneurial businesses in South Africa, the DTi launched the ISP (Incubator Support Programme) in late 2012, encouraging private sector partnerships with government to support incubators in order to develop micro and small...

PC prices to rise on weak rand

The rand is at its weakest level against the dollar in four years – and while this might be good news for South Africa’s export and manufacturing industries, it could well play havoc with prices in the computer industry, with at least one laptop retailer, The...

Massive growth for Chinese mobile gaming

The Chinese online gaming market will expand at a five-year compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 15,57%, according to IDC forecast. In 2012, actual sales revenue of the China gaming market had a year-on-year growth of 35,1%. IDC’s China Gaming Market 2013-2017...