Honor rolls out MagicOS 8.0

Honor rolls out MagicOS 8.0

Honor has announced the MagicOS 8.0 for the Honor Magic V2 Series. Based on Android 14, MagicOS 8.0 brings an AI-powered intent-based user interface (IUI) with features like Magic Portal. It also brings a wide breadth of user interface, performance, privacy and...

Nutanix appoints new EMEA channel sales leader

Nutanix has announced that Sven Schoenaerts has been appointed as the new senior director: channel sales EMEA. In his new role, effective 1 August 2024, he will be responsible for Nutanix’ routes to market. All EMEA regional channel sales leaders will report to...

Commvault expands cybersecurity ecosystem

Commvault has announced an expansion of its cyber and data security ecosystem through strategic integrations with an array of security partners: Acante, Dasera, Google Cloud, Splunk, and Wiz. These integrations play a key role in helping joint customers advance cyber...

Datacentrix is Huawei IT Services Partner of the Year

Datacentrix has been recognised as IT Services Partner of the Year by Huawei, a global provider of ICT infrastructure and smart devices. The award was presented at the recent Huawei Africa Connect 2024 event. According to Louis Van den Berg, business development...

NEC XON gains Palo Alto Prisma SASE Specialisation

NEC XON has achieved “Prisma SASE Specialisation Level” from Palo Alto Networks. Armand Kruger, head of cyber security at NEC XON, has been pivotal in driving the partnership with Palo Alto Networks. “Our efforts have not only led to this significant achievement but...

Sophos launches dedicated customer success team

Sophos is expanding its commitment to customers and channel partners with the launch of Sophos Customer Success. The new program features a team of experts who support customers throughout their post-sales experience with ongoing security resources and alerts,...
AWS Summit Johannesburg

AWS Summit Johannesburg

Celebrating 20 years of operation in South Africa, AWS held its annual Summit in Johannesburg. Kathy Gibson reports   AWS renews commitment to cloud, AI in Africa AWS has already invested R15,6-billion in building infrastructure in Africa – and has committed to a...
Digital platform report

Digital platform report

Naspers and the Mapungubwe Institute for Strategic Reflection (MISTRA) have released a report on the digital platform economy. Kathy Gibson reports   Digital platforms could add R91,4bn to SA economy The digital platform economy could be a game-changer for South...