How to harness the power of blockchain

In today’s digital world, where faxes have all but been replaced by email and landlines by smart phones, doesn’t it seem strange that we’re still signing contracts in person? By Andrea Tucker, head of research & development and strategic projects at e4 That we’re...

State of the nation in the IT channel

Over the past 18 months, the IT channel has arguably faced one of its most difficult periods ever as the Covid-19 pandemic ushered in global restrictions which not only led to curbed business conditions, but other nightmare scenarios such as massive component...

Cyberthreats continue to break records

We should be prepared for a further increase in cyberattacks, which could be partly down to major powers leaking cyber superweapons. “We have long warned that organisations of all sizes are being bombarded by a global, fifth generation of cyber threats (Gen V),“...

Embrace challenges for future growth

The Covid-19 pandemic and the July riots and looting have resulted in stock shortages and logistical issues which have been a massive frustration for the channel in South Africa. By Dorio Bowes, commercial director of Westcon Southern Africa For instance, lockdown...

Intel unveils new architecture advancements

Intel has unveiled what it is calling its biggest shifts in Intel architectures in a generation. Raja Koduri, senior vice-president and GM: accelerated computing systems and graphics group, discusses highlights of the announcements.   Efficient-core A highly...