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Cloud, mobile to drive disruption
Cloud and mobile are expected to continue to gain momentum as the most disruptive technologies in consumer and business markets over the next three years, according to the Global Technology Innovation survey by KPMG. The technology leaders also expect biometrics and...
Decision-makers to centralise applications
At least 70% of IT decision-makers are looking to centralise applications during 2013. This is according to an independent survey commissioned by Riverbed Technology, which questioned 400 CIOs in Europe and the Middle East about their spending priorities this year. In...
3D printing on Colombia’s catwalk
Camilo Alvarez, one of the leading fashion designers in Colombia, has produced his “Botanicracia” Spring/Summer 2014 collection using Stratasys 3D printing technology. The collection was launched at Colombiamoda 2013 in Medellin, bringing 3D printing to Colombia’s...
Local game developers in the spotlight
If you’ve always dreamed of meeting the creators of some of South Africa’s locally developed games, then the NAG home_coded & Make Games SA stand is your first stop at this year’s rAge expo. The expo will feature the creators of some locally-developed South...
Telkom AGM hailed as a success
With all proposed resolutions passed, Telkom is hailing its Friday (27 September) AGM a success. Group CEO Sipho Maseko comments: “This outcome is extremely encouraging as it is indicative of greater alignment between Telkom and its shareholders. Moreover it is a...
Modest gains for thin client market
Worldwide thin client and terminal client device shipments totalled 1,3-million units in the second quarter of 2013 (2Q13), an increase of 7,4% from the previous quarter, although the International Data Corporation (IDC) Worldwide Quarterly Enterprise Client Device...
EMEA’s CIOs focus on virtualisation
An independent market research survey commissioned by Riverbed Technology, the application performance company, reveals that 70% of IT decision makers are looking to centralise applications during 2013. The Riverbed commissioned survey questioned 400 CIOs in Europe...
Outplay, outwit, outsmart with PCI DCC 3.0
Traditional PCI DSS (Payment Card Industry Security Data Standards), as outlined by the PCI Security Council, were traditionally enforced to ensure that merchants' perimeter payment-card security initiatives were in line with the minimum legislation, but not much...
Contactless payments 101
With the steady introduction of contactless payment systems in parts of South Africa, a new wave of convenience for low-value transactions is becoming a reality. But just what is this technology? How does it work, and is it secure? These are questions that many people...
Smartphone app simplifies HR and payroll
Most individuals use their smartphones every day to call, SMS, WhatsApp or Facebook. Many experts in the industry believe that global mobile internet usage is projected to overtake desktop by 2014, meaning that globally individuals will access the internet from their...
Samsung Gear watch debuts in SA
Samsung Electronics has introduced the Galaxy Gear smartwatch, pitching it as a companion device that combines smart device connectivity with tailored technological features and stylish design. “We are constantly listening to our customers and what our consumers want...
SA security is under-financed, say CIOs
At least 53% of South African-based IT decision-makers feel that not enough time or money is available to develop IT security policies. As a result, barely half of the companies feel that they have highly-organised, systematic processes to deal with threats. These...
Vodacom to bid for Neotel: report
Reports this morning suggest that Vodacom may soon make a move to acquire Neotel. According to Bloomberg, a person close to the negotiations says the purchase price would be upward of R5-billion. Neotel, which holds the second network operator licence, is majority...
Cloud, mobile to drive disruption
Cloud and mobile are expected to continue to gain momentum as the most disruptive technologies in consumer and business markets over the next three years, according to the Global Technology Innovation survey by KPMG. The technology leaders also expect biometrics and...
Decision-makers to centralise applications
At least 70% of IT decision-makers are looking to centralise applications during 2013. This is according to an independent survey commissioned by Riverbed Technology, which questioned 400 CIOs in Europe and the Middle East about their spending priorities this year. In...
3D printing on Colombia’s catwalk
Camilo Alvarez, one of the leading fashion designers in Colombia, has produced his “Botanicracia” Spring/Summer 2014 collection using Stratasys 3D printing technology. The collection was launched at Colombiamoda 2013 in Medellin, bringing 3D printing to Colombia’s...
Local game developers in the spotlight
If you’ve always dreamed of meeting the creators of some of South Africa’s locally developed games, then the NAG home_coded & Make Games SA stand is your first stop at this year’s rAge expo. The expo will feature the creators of some locally-developed South...
Telkom AGM hailed as a success
With all proposed resolutions passed, Telkom is hailing its Friday (27 September) AGM a success. Group CEO Sipho Maseko comments: “This outcome is extremely encouraging as it is indicative of greater alignment between Telkom and its shareholders. Moreover it is a...
Modest gains for thin client market
Worldwide thin client and terminal client device shipments totalled 1,3-million units in the second quarter of 2013 (2Q13), an increase of 7,4% from the previous quarter, although the International Data Corporation (IDC) Worldwide Quarterly Enterprise Client Device...
EMEA’s CIOs focus on virtualisation
An independent market research survey commissioned by Riverbed Technology, the application performance company, reveals that 70% of IT decision makers are looking to centralise applications during 2013. The Riverbed commissioned survey questioned 400 CIOs in Europe...