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Intel Xeon challenges mainframe computing
Intel is challenging the performance of mainframe and Unix-based data centres with the new Xeon processor E7 v2 family that will let customers migrate their mission-critical mainframe workloads on to an industry-standard platform. Targeted at scientific, big data and...
Consumerisation changes user expectations
At least 80% of IT decision-makers believe the consumerisation of IT has changed expectations for user experiences – making them more demanding.This is among the findings of a global survey by Avanade. The consumerisation of IT has impacted many layers within...
South Africans access Internet via mobiles
Less than a fifth of households would have access to the Internet if there was no access through mobile phones. As it is, more than a third of households have access to the Internet. This is according to the latest South Africa Survey, published by the South African...
Snowden urges better encryption
NSA whistle-blower Edward Snowden has called on the technology industry to resist Internet surveillance. He urged delegates tot eh South by Southwest Festival in Texas to expand encryption for online services. This can be a powerful weapon against surveillance, he...
Intel signs MoU, will teach the teachers
Intel South Africa has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Department of Communication (DOC) to augment its activities in local education programmes and advocacy. According to the MoU, Intel will provide Intel Teach and Intel Learn Program training...
Mustek completes Sizwe acquisition
Mustek’s acquisition of a 26% interest in Sizwe, announced on SENS on 13 December 2013, was completed on 10 March 2014. Mustek acquired a 26% stake in Sizwe, a provider of information and communications technology products, network products and solutions and...
MTN Business offers free SME cloud trial
MTN Business has introduced a range of cloud services and a free trial specifically designed for small to medium enterprise (SME) needs. "SMEs form the lifeblood of the economy and need solutions that are tailored for their unique requirements. MTN Business prides...
Explosive growth for MEA tablet market
Shipments of PC tablets into the Middle East and Africa (MEA) expanded 111% year-on-year in the final quarter of 2013, according to the latest results released by International Data Corporation (IDC). The premier global market intelligence and advisory firm for the...
2014: the year of STEM career development?
The world at large seems to be very focused on the number of professionals embarking on careers in the fields of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM). There are many studies which prove that there is a dire need for women to enter this field of...
Fujitsu optimises UC with new AIO PCs
Fujitsu has announces two new all-in-one X-line desktop PCs with integrated features that fully support unified communications and collaboration (UC&C) environments. Fujitsu’s ESPRIMO X923 and ESPRIMO X923-T take unified communications and collaboration to the...
Fujitsu receives Intel Innovation Award
Fujitsu today receives the Intel Innovation Award for its pioneering new concept in data centre technology. The ceremony takes place at 10am in the Intel Pavilion P37, Nord / LB forum at CeBIT. The award will be accepted by Jens-Peter Seick, senior VP, Product...
Alarm over users’ unsafe sexting
McAfee’s latest Love, Relationships & Technology survey has revealed that almost half of all adults send or receive sexually suggestive content - and 38% of them have shared passwords.For the second year in a row, the security company has examined how nearly 9 000...
Bleak outlook for SA job seekers
South African employers are reporting subdued hiring plans for the second quarter of 2014 in the Manpower Employment Outlook Survey. Nationally, employers expect only limited opportunities for job seekers this quarter as South Africa's seasonally adjusted Net...
Intel Xeon challenges mainframe computing
Intel is challenging the performance of mainframe and Unix-based data centres with the new Xeon processor E7 v2 family that will let customers migrate their mission-critical mainframe workloads on to an industry-standard platform. Targeted at scientific, big data and...
Consumerisation changes user expectations
At least 80% of IT decision-makers believe the consumerisation of IT has changed expectations for user experiences – making them more demanding.This is among the findings of a global survey by Avanade. The consumerisation of IT has impacted many layers within...
South Africans access Internet via mobiles
Less than a fifth of households would have access to the Internet if there was no access through mobile phones. As it is, more than a third of households have access to the Internet. This is according to the latest South Africa Survey, published by the South African...
Snowden urges better encryption
NSA whistle-blower Edward Snowden has called on the technology industry to resist Internet surveillance. He urged delegates tot eh South by Southwest Festival in Texas to expand encryption for online services. This can be a powerful weapon against surveillance, he...
Intel signs MoU, will teach the teachers
Intel South Africa has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Department of Communication (DOC) to augment its activities in local education programmes and advocacy. According to the MoU, Intel will provide Intel Teach and Intel Learn Program training...
Mustek completes Sizwe acquisition
Mustek’s acquisition of a 26% interest in Sizwe, announced on SENS on 13 December 2013, was completed on 10 March 2014. Mustek acquired a 26% stake in Sizwe, a provider of information and communications technology products, network products and solutions and...
MTN Business offers free SME cloud trial
MTN Business has introduced a range of cloud services and a free trial specifically designed for small to medium enterprise (SME) needs. "SMEs form the lifeblood of the economy and need solutions that are tailored for their unique requirements. MTN Business prides...