by Kathy Gibson | Feb 3, 2020 | Product Showcase
Schneider has simplified and aligned its data centre solutions for the new hybrid IT world with the introduction of EcoStruxure Data Centre Solutions. The latest evolution of Schneider Electric’s integrated systems includes the EcoStruxure Micro Data Centre in a 6U...
by Kathy Gibson | Feb 3, 2020 | Product Showcase
Dynabook Europe has announced the latest addition to its Tecra range of laptops with the new A40-E. Weighing in at just 1,47kg and boasting up to 13,5 hours of battery life – with a Quick Charge feature giving four hours’ battery life from just 30 minutes’ charging –...
by Kathy Gibson | Feb 3, 2020 | Events/Report-backs
IDC held its Directions conference to help IT industry players plot their way forward. Kathy Gibson reports Not all doom and gloom for SA’s IT market South Africa is no stranger to bad news. As 2020 unfolds, every day seems to bring another blow to the business...
by Kathy Gibson | Feb 3, 2020 | news
Tax incentives have helped to stimulate and grow the small and medium enterprise (SME) sector of the South African economy. This is the word from Dino Zuccollo, chairman of the 12J Association of South Africa and principal at Westbrooke Alternative Asset Management,...
by Kathy Gibson | Feb 3, 2020 | news
Ginni Rometty is stepping down as CEO of IBM, with Arvind Krishna yesterday named to assume the role from 6 April. Rometty, who has worked for IBM for 40 years, will continue as executive chairman of the company and will serve until her retirement at the end of the...
by Kathy Gibson | Feb 3, 2020 | news
Total technology industry deals for December 2019 worth $38,82-billion were announced globally, according to GlobalData’s deals database. The value marked a decrease of 27,9% over the previous month and a drop of 17,3% when compared with the last 12-month average of...
by Kathy Gibson | Feb 3, 2020 | news
Having deployed most of its R180-million Section 12J Venture Capital Fund, KNF Ventures, Knife Capital has announced that it is extending the fund for new investors to participate and build on the success and momentum created. One of the main challenges to the growth...
by Kathy Gibson | Feb 3, 2020 | news
Data solutions expert ITBusiness has achieved Microsoft Gold Certified Partner status across both Data Analytics and Data Platform competencies, making it one of just a handful of local solutions providers with end-to-end Microsoft Gold Certified Partner status in the...
by Kathy Gibson | Feb 3, 2020 | news
Vox has entered into a business partner agreement with Ellies Holdings, as part of a commitment by both companies to actively work together in expanding their respective product and solutions portfolios. Ellies is a South African brand established in 1979 and...
by Kathy Gibson | Jan 24, 2020 | Thought Leadership
Businesses are not constrained by geography, often being spread across multiple sites and regions. But they all have one basic requirement – a robust network that will enable these disparate locations to work, communicate, and share information easily,...