IoT at the centre of the business

IoT at the centre of the business

The power of the Internet of Things (IoT) to connect us to everyday objects and allow them to send and receive data has the potential to change the way we buy, sell, manage and service goods and commodities. However, for this to have a real impact on the way you do...

The reality of cloud computing

Cloud is still a buzzword, trending across South African enterprises and is top of mind for many executives looking to achieve their financial and operational goals, according to Sadiq Munshi, product development manager: cloud solutions at Jasco Enterprise. Cloud...

Will Eskom avoid the utility death spiral?

Graham Schwikkard and Aaron Burton, both from Datta Burton & Associates, debate whether Eskom is on the right path. Since 2008, average electricity prices have increased by a massive 160% (after adjusting for inflation) and yet there are still no clear answers as...
Create, view and share with the Gear 360

Create, view and share with the Gear 360

Samsung Electronics South Africa has announced the Samsung Gear 360, a 360-degree camera that allows consumers to create, view and share both videos and still images. The Samsung Gear 360 is equipped with dual fisheye lenses, which both have 15 megapixel image...
Planar transparent display ideal for events

Planar transparent display ideal for events

Jasco has announced the availability of the Planar LookThru Organic Light Emitting Diode (OLED) transparent display off the back of its recent distribution partnership with manufacturer, Leyard. The Planar LookThru OLED transparent display uses OLED technology to...
Corex signs up AMD distribution

Corex signs up AMD distribution

AMD has appointed PC gaming and peripheral distributor Corex a regional distributor for its microprocessors, including both CPUs and APUs. The announcement builds on an existing relationship between the two companies, with the primary aim of leveraging Corex’s...
Intel Security: Sprinting in a marathon journey

Intel Security: Sprinting in a marathon journey

Following the success of its partner summit in Mallorca, Spain where 192 partners and 50 distributors from around EMEA gathered to hear its new vision to Ascend Beyond the Conventional, Intel Security held a separate channel press summit for journalists from...
Helping resellers to double business

Helping resellers to double business

As part of its main vision for the channel, Intel Security is looking to continue growing at twice the market rate – and if early indicators are anything to go by, it is well on the path to this goal. And to ensure there are no unwelcome surprises on the journey, the...
Surge in ransomware cause for concern

Surge in ransomware cause for concern

While there is little doubt that cybercrime is on the increase globally, one area that is particularly worrying for cybersecurity professionals is the sudden surge in ransomware. Incidences where organisations or individuals pay cybercriminals who have hijacked their...