Technology News
Windows 8, mobility to drive IT
The year ahead will see a greater update of new mobile devices, particularly those powered by Microsoft Windows 8 OS. This is one of several key trends that will impact the domestic ICT space this year. This is according to Aldo van Tonder, solutions executive at Dac...
User experience key in e-commerce
Online commerce in South Africa is growing as more people gain access to the Internet and credit card facilities, says online payments provider PayGate - but greater attention to user experience would give this growth an extra boost. “Credit cards are still the most...
Is Dell going private?
The rumour mill is grinding out reports that Dell may be going private in 2013. Bloomberg News reported that the company is in talks with private equity firms regarding a potential buyout, which sent its share price up by 13%. The report also notes that any talks are...
Samsung Galaxy S sales top 100m
Since the first model was launched in 2010, Samsung has sold more than 100-million Galaxy S smartphones. According to reports, the first Galaxy S saw sales of 25-million, while the Galaxy S II and Galaxy S III have each notched up sales of at least 40-million. During...
Ovum questions CES relevance
The annual International CES show held in January in Las Vegas is still relevant, but its importance to the industry might be slipping. CES is still dominating the technology news but, according to Ovum’s senior device analyst Nick Dillon, "the show’s continuing...
DoC to appeal STB judgement
The Department of Communications (DoC) has decided to appeal the court decision to grant etv, SABC and free-to-air broadcasters control of the conditional access in the State-sponsored set top boxes. The decision was taken after considering the implications of the...
Livewired, AIG release CyberEdge
Livewired PR recently announced its new partnership with global insurance company, AIG. Strategically selected by the brand for its expertise in crisis communications, the PR company will play an integral role in the launch of AIG’s innovative new product, CyberEdge....
Online tuition and skills acquisition
With the increasing number of challenges facing learners today - including access to resources, geographic and logistic limitations - specialists within the online environment believe taking the virtual route to qualification certainly warrants serious consideration. ...
Lenovo boosts MEA channel commitment
Lenovo, the world’s second largest PC company, has announced the launch of the Lenovo Partner Network Programme, designed to up-skill channel partners and strengthen relations across the Middle East and Africa (MEA). The introduction of the programme locally reflects...
The business case for data governance
Data governance may be the most talked about yet elusive prize in the data management space. It is highly coveted by people who work with data because practitioners know the mission-critical role governance plays in achieving desired data outcomes. At the same time,...
New iPad, Mini set for March?
Apple iPad and iPad Mini users around the world could be holding outdated devices soon if reports that Apple will launch new versions of the device as soon as March are true. Analysts believe the vendor will launch the iPad 5 and a new version of the iPad Mini in just...
PC’s popularity takes a dive
Worldwide PC shipments totalled 90,3-million units in the fourth quarter of 2012, a 4,9% decline from the fourth quarter of 2011, according to preliminary results by Gartner. Analysts say the PC industry’s problems point to something beyond a weak economy. “Tablets...
E-commerce gets back to basics
As shoppers become increasingly connected, online retailers in 2013 will get back to basics, focusing on strategies and tactics to improve the customer experience and increase Web conversion and loyalty across all devices. According to the 2013 Shop.org/Forrester...
Windows 8, mobility to drive IT
The year ahead will see a greater update of new mobile devices, particularly those powered by Microsoft Windows 8 OS. This is one of several key trends that will impact the domestic ICT space this year. This is according to Aldo van Tonder, solutions executive at Dac...
User experience key in e-commerce
Online commerce in South Africa is growing as more people gain access to the Internet and credit card facilities, says online payments provider PayGate - but greater attention to user experience would give this growth an extra boost. “Credit cards are still the most...
Is Dell going private?
The rumour mill is grinding out reports that Dell may be going private in 2013. Bloomberg News reported that the company is in talks with private equity firms regarding a potential buyout, which sent its share price up by 13%. The report also notes that any talks are...
Samsung Galaxy S sales top 100m
Since the first model was launched in 2010, Samsung has sold more than 100-million Galaxy S smartphones. According to reports, the first Galaxy S saw sales of 25-million, while the Galaxy S II and Galaxy S III have each notched up sales of at least 40-million. During...
Ovum questions CES relevance
The annual International CES show held in January in Las Vegas is still relevant, but its importance to the industry might be slipping. CES is still dominating the technology news but, according to Ovum’s senior device analyst Nick Dillon, "the show’s continuing...
DoC to appeal STB judgement
The Department of Communications (DoC) has decided to appeal the court decision to grant etv, SABC and free-to-air broadcasters control of the conditional access in the State-sponsored set top boxes. The decision was taken after considering the implications of the...
Livewired, AIG release CyberEdge
Livewired PR recently announced its new partnership with global insurance company, AIG. Strategically selected by the brand for its expertise in crisis communications, the PR company will play an integral role in the launch of AIG’s innovative new product, CyberEdge....