Technology News
Does big data invade your privacy?
According to Gartner, by 2015, 4,4-million IT jobs will be created globally to support big data, a clear indication that big data continues to make a large impact on organisations – but have you asked your customers for permission to analyse their data? Big data has...
Bytes MS achieves certifications
Bytes Managed Solutions offers a suite of comprehensive infrastructure services that are now backed by the company’s new accreditations, which include MEGAnet Installer certification, Molex Authorised Installer for copper and fibre data transport solutions...
PC market shows ‘sizeable improvement’
Worldwide PC shipments totalled 78,5-million units in the third quarter of 2014 (3Q14), a year-on-year decline of -1,7% and a sizeable improvement over the forecast of -4,1%, says IDC. In its latest Worldwide Quarterly PC Tracker, the research group says many of the...
Kolok adds LG to hardware portfolio
Further boosting its hardware offerings to the local channel, Kolok SA has been appointed an official distributor for LG Electronics’ range of B2B products, including monitors, projectors, storage and peripherals. The LG product portfolio underscores Kolok’s goal to...
Radio telescope sees big bang rays
Highly detailed radio telescope images have pinpointed the locations where a stellar explosion called a classical nova emitted gamma rays, the highest-energy form of electromagnetic waves. The discovery revealed a probable mechanism for the gamma-ray emissions, which...
Use your vote to improve the channel
ICT resellers are urged to use the power of their vote in the 2014 Channelwise Awards to ensure they get the best possible products and services from their vendors and distributors. Online voting for SME and Consumer resellers in the 2014 Channelwise Awards is now...
CIOs could become digital leaders
As the technologies and trends that power digitalisation move to centre stage, CIOs are being presented with a unique opportunity to become digital leaders. This is according to a global survey of CIOs by Gartner. The survey showed that CIOs are fully aware that they...
IBM’s Watson makes African debut
IBM and Metropolitan Health today announced the first commercial application of Watson in Africa. IBM's Watson is a ground breaking computing platform able to interact in natural language. By tapping into the power of Watson, Metropolitan Health aims to transform...
DiData named top employer
Dimension Data has been officially certified by the Top Employers Institute for its exceptional people practices and offerings, for the sixth consecutive year. In addition, the company has been recognised as the leader in the Technology Services category. The annual...
rAge LAN gamers get high-speed broadband
Internet Solutions (IS) is providing 2Gbps of bandwidth for rAge 2014 - the largest consumer gaming and technology exhibition in Africa. The bandwidth is available to gamers in the IS-sponsored LAN area. “Last year gamers experienced uninterrupted 1Gbps Internet...
The changing face of workplace training
On-the-job performance support solutions have emerged as a powerful supplement or alternative to classroom based training and e-learning for companies that want to drive higher return on investment (ROI) from new business systems and processes. That’s according to...
FormsXpress deploys Xerox iGen3 press
FormsXpress, one of South Africa’s largest full-service print, design and production companies, has deployed a Xerox iGen3 digital production press to significantly increase capacity and reduce printing costs. The Xerox iGen3 press was supplied by Oxbow and supported...
Obsidian, GuruHut offer Atlassian products
Open Source software solutions provider Obsidian Systems has joined forces with GuruHut to deliver complete local Atlassian solutions. “With more pressure on IT teams to deliver rapid innovation for your business, we will enable many more Atlassian users in South...
Does big data invade your privacy?
According to Gartner, by 2015, 4,4-million IT jobs will be created globally to support big data, a clear indication that big data continues to make a large impact on organisations – but have you asked your customers for permission to analyse their data? Big data has...
Bytes MS achieves certifications
Bytes Managed Solutions offers a suite of comprehensive infrastructure services that are now backed by the company’s new accreditations, which include MEGAnet Installer certification, Molex Authorised Installer for copper and fibre data transport solutions...
PC market shows ‘sizeable improvement’
Worldwide PC shipments totalled 78,5-million units in the third quarter of 2014 (3Q14), a year-on-year decline of -1,7% and a sizeable improvement over the forecast of -4,1%, says IDC. In its latest Worldwide Quarterly PC Tracker, the research group says many of the...
Kolok adds LG to hardware portfolio
Further boosting its hardware offerings to the local channel, Kolok SA has been appointed an official distributor for LG Electronics’ range of B2B products, including monitors, projectors, storage and peripherals. The LG product portfolio underscores Kolok’s goal to...
Radio telescope sees big bang rays
Highly detailed radio telescope images have pinpointed the locations where a stellar explosion called a classical nova emitted gamma rays, the highest-energy form of electromagnetic waves. The discovery revealed a probable mechanism for the gamma-ray emissions, which...
Use your vote to improve the channel
ICT resellers are urged to use the power of their vote in the 2014 Channelwise Awards to ensure they get the best possible products and services from their vendors and distributors. Online voting for SME and Consumer resellers in the 2014 Channelwise Awards is now...
CIOs could become digital leaders
As the technologies and trends that power digitalisation move to centre stage, CIOs are being presented with a unique opportunity to become digital leaders. This is according to a global survey of CIOs by Gartner. The survey showed that CIOs are fully aware that they...