by Kathy Gibson | Jul 17, 2020 | Features
Researchers at the University of Regensburg in Germany are extending their exploration of the origins of the universe boosted by a new Fujitsu supercomputer, the PrimeHPC FX700 underpinned by the new Arm-based Fujitsu A64FX processor. The university’s QPace4 (QCD...
by Kathy Gibson | Jul 17, 2020 | news
Despite the challenges posed by the Covid-19 pandemic and lockdown, South Africa’s small and medium businesses (SMBs) are optimistic – but there is a long-term jobs crisis looming. These are among the findings from Facebook’s Global State of Small Business Report,...
by Kathy Gibson | Jul 17, 2020 | Trends and Analysis
The number of confirmed Covid-19 cases in South Africa have surpassed the 200 000 mark and, with more workplaces re-opening, it is inevitable that a worker may present with symptoms related to the virus. It is imperative that employers are prepared for such an event...
by Kathy Gibson | Jul 17, 2020 | news
Intel has revealed new details about Thunderbolt 4, the next generation of its universal cable connectivity solution, delivering increased minimum performance requirements, expanded capabilities and USB4 specification compliance. For the first time, Thunderbolt 4 will...
by Kathy Gibson | Jul 17, 2020 | news
In a bid to ensure the Unemployment Insurance Fund’s Covid-19 Temporary Employee Relief Scheme does not fall prey to criminal elements as has happened, new and more stringent controls to verify banking details have been introduced. As a result of these changes, the...
by Kathy Gibson | Jul 17, 2020 | news
A large-scale hack of Twitter accounts, typically those with millions of followers, is part of a bitcoin scam. The hacked accounts asked followers to send bitcoin currency to a cryptocurrency wallet, with the promise that the sender would double it. Many of them...
by Kathy Gibson | Jul 17, 2020 | news
Cisco distributor Comstor has adapted several Cisco campaigns for the channel, as well as launching a new initiative of its own to help resellers address small businesses and security. All three initiatives have an objective of supporting partners with increasing...
by Kathy Gibson | Jul 17, 2020 | Product Showcase
Schneider Electric’s latest iteration of its 6U Wall Mount has enabled convenient and easy deployment of edge computing systems. The 6U Wall Mount is approximately the shape and size of an electrical panel and allows heavy edge servers to be safely mounted on the...
by Kathy Gibson | Jul 17, 2020 | Product Showcase
The new all-electric Mustang Mach-E features over-the-air updates that continuously improve the SUV over the vehicle’s life. Ford has developed a way to allow secure updates to download in the background, and in some cases, can be completed in under two minutes. The...
by Kathy Gibson | Jul 17, 2020 | Product Showcase
Lenovo’s ThinkPad E14 and E15 with up to AMD Ryzen 7 4700U processors with Radeon Graphics offer improved design, higher performance and enhanced productivity. The laptops boast an improved screen to body ratio of 85%, while the E series also offers the security and...
