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E-learning to grow in 2014
E-learning has been around since the 1960s and is said to have started at the University of Illinois, where students would access course resources while listening to recorded lectures. It wasn’t always as informative and helpful as it is today - it has evolved from...
Huawei announces FusionCube cloud platform
Huawei, a leading global information and communications technology (ICT) solutions provider, has announced that Huawei Converged Infrastructure FusionCube, a highly converged cloud platform, has been certified to run the SAP HANA platform and is now available...
Kaspersky scores in AV-Comparatives test
Kaspersky Internet Security 2014, the security product for home users, was the top performer in the Malware Removal Test conducted by the independent AV-Comparatives lab in October and November 2013. The test assessed how well security products could help a computer...
LG introduces new monitors at CES 2014
At the 2014 International Consumer Electronics Show (CES), LG Electronics (LG) has broken new ground with the launch of its 34-inch IPS 21:9 UltraWide (Model UM95) monitor. Also available in a 29-inch version, the UM95 will offer stunning image clarity thanks to an...
Razer re-invents gaming desktops
Razer, the world leader in entertainment devices and software, has announced the concept the world’s most modular gaming system, Project Christine. The PC has traditionally been one of the most open platforms in all of technology. However, given the technical...
Another Acer Africa ace exits
Less than four months after the departure of Hans Swart from Acer Africa as its southern African country manager, another senior executive at the company has announced he is leaving the company. Damien Durrant, country business manager for Acer Africa, tendered his...
Employees unable to deliver good service
Almost nine in 10 customer-facing employees (89%) want to please customers - yet they cannot. This is according to research commissioned by Ricoh and conducted by Forrester Consulting, which reveals a gap between customer expectations and what employees are able to...
The key challenges for CEOs in 2014
The year ahead promises to a be a challenging one for business leaders. “CEOs face no shortage of tough challenges coming into 2014,” says Stephen Miles, founder and chief executive of The Mile Group, which advises top CEOs and boards globally. “From our work with...
Seacom aims to grow in Africa in 2014
Following a year of growth and progress in its business, pan-African telecommunications enabler Seacom will be hunting for growth in new African territories in 2014, as well as continuing its evolution from a cable operator into an infrastructure provider that offers...
Yahoo reveals plans to become more immersive
In a keynote address at the annual Consumer Electronics Show (CES) being held in Las Vegas, Yahoo CEO Marissa Mayer discussed the company’s vision to make the world’s daily habits inspiring and entertaining. Mayer unveiled new products and media sites across...
IT spending in oil and gas to hit $49,4bn
The oil and gas industry is set to spend close to $50-billion on IT by 2016. IDC Energy Insights has released its predictions of this industry, offering insight and perspective on long-term trends along with new themes on the horizon. The top 10 predictions are: *...
LG plans major TV push
LG Electronics is hoping to change the dynamics of the current TV market, capitalising on their early leadership in OLED TV technology and manufacturing. The company’s president and CEO, Hyun-hwoi Ha, plans to expand the company’s Ultra HD TV and Smart TV offerings...
M2M communications a big focus in 2014
Mobile communications will grow from strength to strength in the coming years, and one of the key focus areas in 2014 will be machine-to-machine (M2M) communications. This is according to Derick Roberts, CEO of mobile communications specialist Truteq Devices, who...
E-learning to grow in 2014
E-learning has been around since the 1960s and is said to have started at the University of Illinois, where students would access course resources while listening to recorded lectures. It wasn’t always as informative and helpful as it is today - it has evolved from...
Huawei announces FusionCube cloud platform
Huawei, a leading global information and communications technology (ICT) solutions provider, has announced that Huawei Converged Infrastructure FusionCube, a highly converged cloud platform, has been certified to run the SAP HANA platform and is now available...
Kaspersky scores in AV-Comparatives test
Kaspersky Internet Security 2014, the security product for home users, was the top performer in the Malware Removal Test conducted by the independent AV-Comparatives lab in October and November 2013. The test assessed how well security products could help a computer...
LG introduces new monitors at CES 2014
At the 2014 International Consumer Electronics Show (CES), LG Electronics (LG) has broken new ground with the launch of its 34-inch IPS 21:9 UltraWide (Model UM95) monitor. Also available in a 29-inch version, the UM95 will offer stunning image clarity thanks to an...
Razer re-invents gaming desktops
Razer, the world leader in entertainment devices and software, has announced the concept the world’s most modular gaming system, Project Christine. The PC has traditionally been one of the most open platforms in all of technology. However, given the technical...
Another Acer Africa ace exits
Less than four months after the departure of Hans Swart from Acer Africa as its southern African country manager, another senior executive at the company has announced he is leaving the company. Damien Durrant, country business manager for Acer Africa, tendered his...
Employees unable to deliver good service
Almost nine in 10 customer-facing employees (89%) want to please customers - yet they cannot. This is according to research commissioned by Ricoh and conducted by Forrester Consulting, which reveals a gap between customer expectations and what employees are able to...