Technology News
Growth in global PC monitor sales
Worldwide PC monitor shipments totalled 32,5-million units in the second quarter of 2014 (2Q14), a year-over-year decline of -2,9%, according to the International Data Corporation (IDC) Worldwide Quarterly PC Monitor Tracker. IDC expects worldwide shipments to...
Backup still a growth arena
Worldwide purpose-built backup appliance (PBBA) factory revenues grew 8,5% year-over-year totalling $783,2-million in the second quarter of 2014 (2Q14), according to the International Data Corporation (IDC) Worldwide Quarterly Purpose-Built Backup Appliance Tracker....
Tech marketing budgets set for rebound
The 12th Annual Tech Marketing Benchmark Study from the International Data Corporation (IDC) CMO Advisory Service finds that marketing budgets among the 101 technology companies surveyed will increase by an average of 3,5% in 2014. Those same companies expect a...
Data centre market in transition
The data centre market is entering a period of unprecedented transition. With this shift comes a number of significant – and perhaps surprising – changes. Smaller, enterprise-owned data centres are shrinking in size. At the other end of the scale, mega-facilities...
Gemalto protects banks from cyber-threats
Gemalto has launched Ezio Armored Application, an entirely software-based solution that enables banks to quickly deploy secure e-banking applications on any PC. Ezio Armored Application secures e-banking end users against the latest generation of fraudulent and...
Cyberoam grows partner incentives
Cyberoam, a leading global provider of network security appliances, has announced a special rebate programme for its partners in South Africa. Cyberoam has won several accolades on the product front and has a strong channel presence across the globe. The company...
Home theatre systems from LG
There’s nothing quite like the comfort of your own home – but what do you do if you want the ultimate entertainment experience, complete with theatre-like image and sound? LG, the leader in home entertainment, has created several state-of-the-art options for you:...
Cellfind offers reseller programme
Cellfind, a leading mobile technology solutions company, operates a generous incentive programme for business partners that resell its products and services. The rewards programme encompasses Cellfind’s major products and services which includes SMS, premium SMS,...
Infor announces Xi technology platform
Infor has announced Infor XI, an enterprise technology platform for next-generation applications. Building on its current Infor 10x platform, Infor XI will deliver a major step in achieving the company’s vision for cloud applications that address specific industry...
CommVault unveils new consulting service
To tackle a perennial weakness in private cloud implementations that has prevented enterprises from reaping the benefits of modern cloud architectures, CommVault has announced a new consulting service that enables customers to rapidly design data protection services...
Lenovo, IBM to close server deal
Lenovo and IBM have announced that conditions for Lenovo’s acquisition of IBM’s x86 server business have been satisfied and the parties anticipate they will begin closing the transaction, effective on 1 October 2014. The acquisition will make Lenovo the third-largest...
Mobility drives change in digital media
Spurred by increased infrastructural investments, improved connectivity and affordability, positive government interventions, and the spread of mobility, the African digital media landscape is rapidly evolving, according to global IT market intelligence firm...
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...
Growth in global PC monitor sales
Worldwide PC monitor shipments totalled 32,5-million units in the second quarter of 2014 (2Q14), a year-over-year decline of -2,9%, according to the International Data Corporation (IDC) Worldwide Quarterly PC Monitor Tracker. IDC expects worldwide shipments to...
Backup still a growth arena
Worldwide purpose-built backup appliance (PBBA) factory revenues grew 8,5% year-over-year totalling $783,2-million in the second quarter of 2014 (2Q14), according to the International Data Corporation (IDC) Worldwide Quarterly Purpose-Built Backup Appliance Tracker....
Tech marketing budgets set for rebound
The 12th Annual Tech Marketing Benchmark Study from the International Data Corporation (IDC) CMO Advisory Service finds that marketing budgets among the 101 technology companies surveyed will increase by an average of 3,5% in 2014. Those same companies expect a...
Data centre market in transition
The data centre market is entering a period of unprecedented transition. With this shift comes a number of significant – and perhaps surprising – changes. Smaller, enterprise-owned data centres are shrinking in size. At the other end of the scale, mega-facilities...
Gemalto protects banks from cyber-threats
Gemalto has launched Ezio Armored Application, an entirely software-based solution that enables banks to quickly deploy secure e-banking applications on any PC. Ezio Armored Application secures e-banking end users against the latest generation of fraudulent and...
Cyberoam grows partner incentives
Cyberoam, a leading global provider of network security appliances, has announced a special rebate programme for its partners in South Africa. Cyberoam has won several accolades on the product front and has a strong channel presence across the globe. The company...
Home theatre systems from LG
There’s nothing quite like the comfort of your own home – but what do you do if you want the ultimate entertainment experience, complete with theatre-like image and sound? LG, the leader in home entertainment, has created several state-of-the-art options for you:...