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Samsung launches SodaStream fridge
Electronics giant Samsung has scored a world first by being the first company to launch a new four door French Door “Sparkling Refrigerator” powered by SodaStream, the renowned maker of consumer-carbonated fizzy drinks. The 890L refrigerator is integrated with a...
Shock exec changes at Acer
In a move that caught the local industry by surprise, Hans Swart, country manager for Acer Southern Africa, yesterday announced his resignation from the company. Swart took up the position of country manager in November last year following the departure of Graham...
And the super teacher of the year is …
Mokhudu Cynthia Machaba of Ngwanamago Primary in Limpopo is the 2013 ISPA Super Teacher of the Year. The dedicated educator was presented with this accolade at a gala dinner which was the culmination of iWeek, South Africa's premier Internet industry event. Machaba...
Growth for smart devices set to slow
The worldwide smart connected device market, comprised of PCs, tablets and smartphones, is forecast to grow 27,8% year-over-year in 2013, slightly lower than the 30,3% growth in 2012. The growth will be driven by tablet and smartphone shipments, while the PC outlook...
More than a million for Mobile Money
Mobile Money, a cell phone-based bank account powered by MTN South Africa, has opened more than 1-million accounts and processed more than R1-billion in transactions in its first nine months of operations. Mobile Money is powered by MTN and operated by TYME, a...
Mobile system on a chip from Intel
Intel has launched its latest family of low-power systems-on-chips (SoC), codenamed Bay Trail, which will fuel a wave of highly powerful and energy efficient tablets, two-in-ones and other mobile devices to market for consumers and business users in the fourth quarter...
McAfee opens cyber defence centre in Dubai
McAfee has opened its first Cyber Defense Centre (CDC) in Dubai to offer incident response support, assessments and security education to customers across the Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA) region. The launch of the CDC, McAfee’s first worldwide, has come at...
Ericsson wins ITEXPO award
Ericsson’s Connected Vehicle Cloud solution was recognised as Best of Show in the Cloud Solution category at this year’s ITEXPO, which took place on 27 to 29 August in Las Vegas. Winners of the prestigious Best of Show Award are reserved for products or services that...
Lenovo announces new S5000 tablet
At the 2013 IFA consumer electronics show in Berlin, Lenovo announced the latest addition to its PC Plus portfolio, the ultra-mobile Lenovo S5000. The device combines a sleek design with intelligent performance and a vibrant viewing experience. The S5000 makes its...
World’s leading SSD now available in SA
Computer Storage Services (CSSI) recently announced that it has secured exclusive distribution rights for the Toshiba solid state drives (SSDs). Having its own Marvel Chipset, Toshiba Storage Device Division has released a market contender product that rivals the best...
Nigerian mobile demands require Smart WiFi
Across Africa mobile is growing exponentially – and the demand for constant connectivity is becoming insatiable - specifically in strong mobile markets such as Nigeria, says Ruckus Wireless. According to the latest statistics from the Nigerian Communications...
Zetes showcases supply chain solutions
The mounting concerns of counterfeiting, inefficiencies and growing customer and consumer demands across various industry sectors, have compelled the need to collaborate systems’ solutions to ensure a more visible and traceable supply chain process. Following the...
Accenture focuses on optimising data centres
Accenture and Oracle are launching a multi-year strategic initiative to bring the performance and flexibility of Oracle Engineered Systems to clients more quickly and cost-effectively. Accenture has created a set of solutions incorporating Oracle Engineered Systems...
Samsung launches SodaStream fridge
Electronics giant Samsung has scored a world first by being the first company to launch a new four door French Door “Sparkling Refrigerator” powered by SodaStream, the renowned maker of consumer-carbonated fizzy drinks. The 890L refrigerator is integrated with a...
Shock exec changes at Acer
In a move that caught the local industry by surprise, Hans Swart, country manager for Acer Southern Africa, yesterday announced his resignation from the company. Swart took up the position of country manager in November last year following the departure of Graham...
And the super teacher of the year is …
Mokhudu Cynthia Machaba of Ngwanamago Primary in Limpopo is the 2013 ISPA Super Teacher of the Year. The dedicated educator was presented with this accolade at a gala dinner which was the culmination of iWeek, South Africa's premier Internet industry event. Machaba...
Growth for smart devices set to slow
The worldwide smart connected device market, comprised of PCs, tablets and smartphones, is forecast to grow 27,8% year-over-year in 2013, slightly lower than the 30,3% growth in 2012. The growth will be driven by tablet and smartphone shipments, while the PC outlook...
More than a million for Mobile Money
Mobile Money, a cell phone-based bank account powered by MTN South Africa, has opened more than 1-million accounts and processed more than R1-billion in transactions in its first nine months of operations. Mobile Money is powered by MTN and operated by TYME, a...
Mobile system on a chip from Intel
Intel has launched its latest family of low-power systems-on-chips (SoC), codenamed Bay Trail, which will fuel a wave of highly powerful and energy efficient tablets, two-in-ones and other mobile devices to market for consumers and business users in the fourth quarter...
McAfee opens cyber defence centre in Dubai
McAfee has opened its first Cyber Defense Centre (CDC) in Dubai to offer incident response support, assessments and security education to customers across the Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA) region. The launch of the CDC, McAfee’s first worldwide, has come at...