Technology News
Sikka appointed to lead Infosys
Dr Vishal Sikka, previously SAP’s member of the executive board: products and innovation, is to take over the position as CEO of Infosys tomorrow (14 June). Infosys is a global consulting, technology, and outsourcing solutions company, operating in more than 30...
Government uses Mxit to talk to youth
The Government Communication and Information System (GCIS) has joined a host of brands and organisations by launching The SA Government Application on Mxit. The South African mobile social network, with millions of active users, enables the government to dynamically...
Telkom, BCX transaction on hold
The proposed acquisition of Business Connexion (BCX) by Telkom has been put on hold following the death of BCX CEO Benjamin Mophatlane. The two companies have issued the following joint statement: “The BCX announcement released this morning on the Stock Exchange News...
FTTH Council Africa names advisory panels
The Fibre to the Home (FTTH) Council Africa has officially launched its planned seven advisory committees and announced the chairs and vice chairs of each. Through the advisory committees the Council is providing a platform for industry to meet and debate issues of...
IBM SmartCamp seeks African entrepreneurs
IBM has announced its annual SmartCamp Competition for tech-entrepreneurs from Africa. The winner will claim a position in the regional finals of IBM’s Global Entrepreneur of the Year by successfully pitching their unique technology business idea to a panel of...
Samsung announces new 840 EVO SSD
Samsung Electronics has announced the local availability of the Samsung solid state drive (SSD) 840 EVO. The product is the company’s new addition to its line-up of superior SSDs, aimed at enhancing the consumer’s PC experience. "The new SSD line-up, offering up to...
LG sees market growth after G2 release
Following the October 2014 launch of the G2 smartphone, LG marked the biggest growth rate in the smartphone market during that quarter by shipping 12-million units, up 71,4% from the same period the previous year. The G2 is the only device of its kind to place the...
EOH initiative to grow Oracle skills
The EOH Youth Job Creation Initiative aims to address Oracle partner needs and skills development in the local market place. The intention behind this initiative is to build and expand Oracle skillsets within South Africa. EOH is one of the largest ICT providers in...
PUPs wreak havoc
In the last few years, the spectre of potentially unwanted programs (PUPs) has reared its head. Myriad complaints litter tech forums, asking about this hazard, and complaining that they’ve been hacked, or infected, yet the vast majority of these ‘infections’ can be...
Airtel, Movirtu sign agreement
Airtel, one of the world’s largest mobile services providers, has entered into a group-wide framework agreement with Movirtu, an innovator in virtual SIM solutions. The group-wide agreement follows Airtel’s successful launch of the Movirtu Share service in Madagascar....
Telkom stabilises revenue, increases profit
Telkom has reported a profit after tax from continuing operations of R1,577-billion for the year ended 31 March 2014. This excludes the net curtailment gain in respect of the post-retirement medical aid liability and related tax benefit, which is a 5,6% increase from...
Tesla opens patents to drive industry
All Tesla’s patents have been opened up to help promote the development of the zero-emission car industry. Yesterday, Tesla Motors’ CEO Elon Musk said the patents has been removed “in the spirit of the open source movement, for the advancement of electric vehicle...
Jasco buys call centre expert Telesto
Jasco Enterprise has entered into an agreement with ConvergeCom and Telesto Communications, to acquire all of the shares in the issued share capital of Telesto, as well as certain shareholder claims from ConvergeCom for a maximum acquisition consideration of...
Sikka appointed to lead Infosys
Dr Vishal Sikka, previously SAP’s member of the executive board: products and innovation, is to take over the position as CEO of Infosys tomorrow (14 June). Infosys is a global consulting, technology, and outsourcing solutions company, operating in more than 30...
Government uses Mxit to talk to youth
The Government Communication and Information System (GCIS) has joined a host of brands and organisations by launching The SA Government Application on Mxit. The South African mobile social network, with millions of active users, enables the government to dynamically...
Telkom, BCX transaction on hold
The proposed acquisition of Business Connexion (BCX) by Telkom has been put on hold following the death of BCX CEO Benjamin Mophatlane. The two companies have issued the following joint statement: “The BCX announcement released this morning on the Stock Exchange News...
FTTH Council Africa names advisory panels
The Fibre to the Home (FTTH) Council Africa has officially launched its planned seven advisory committees and announced the chairs and vice chairs of each. Through the advisory committees the Council is providing a platform for industry to meet and debate issues of...
IBM SmartCamp seeks African entrepreneurs
IBM has announced its annual SmartCamp Competition for tech-entrepreneurs from Africa. The winner will claim a position in the regional finals of IBM’s Global Entrepreneur of the Year by successfully pitching their unique technology business idea to a panel of...
Samsung announces new 840 EVO SSD
Samsung Electronics has announced the local availability of the Samsung solid state drive (SSD) 840 EVO. The product is the company’s new addition to its line-up of superior SSDs, aimed at enhancing the consumer’s PC experience. "The new SSD line-up, offering up to...
LG sees market growth after G2 release
Following the October 2014 launch of the G2 smartphone, LG marked the biggest growth rate in the smartphone market during that quarter by shipping 12-million units, up 71,4% from the same period the previous year. The G2 is the only device of its kind to place the...