DTI boost for SA software
The local software industry, although still in its infancy, will benefit from investments under the Industrial Policy Action Plan (IPAP) 2013/2014 outlined by the Department of Trade & Industry (DTI). Minister Rob Davies, in presenting the IPAP, points out that...SA offshoring comes under the spotlight
The business process services market has been highlighted in the Industrial Policy Action Plan (IPAP) 2013/2014, announced yesterday by Trade & Industries Minister Rob Davies. This sector currently provides about 14 000 offshore jobs and the plan is to grow this...Facebook experiments with phone interface
Facebook yesterday launched new software for Android phones that provides a Facebook-centric interface on the devices. But it might not be great news for everyone, say analysts. The software was launched on an HTC phone and is also currently available on some Samsung...Funai buys Lexmark technology, assets
Funai Electric has signed an agreement to acquire Lexmark International’s inkjet-related technology and assets for approximately $100-million. Upon closing of the transaction, Funai will acquire more than 1 500 inkjet patents, Lexmark’s inkjet-related research and...HP chairman, directors step down
HP is in the spotlight again: this time its chairman and two board members have stepped down, under fire from investors. Chairman Ray Lane has left his post with immediate effect, and the other two members have said they will resign in May. Investors have been pushing...