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Top wireless trends for 2019 and beyond

Sep 9, 2019

Wireless technology plays a key role in today’s communications, and new forms of it will become central to emerging technologies including robots, drones, self-driving vehicles and new medical devices over the next five years. Gartner has identified the top 10...

How SA is embracing IoT

Sep 2, 2019

Internet of Things (IoT) has moved quickly from buzzword to reality, with a flood of projects seeking to use the technology to improve operations across a variety of fields. By Kathy Gibson “IoT is an incredibly broad and complex ecosystem,” Kieran Frost, research...

IoT helps improve distribution productivity

Sep 2, 2019

The Internet of Things (IoT) can be used to solve real problems – it’s not easy but can be done, especially if you think out of the box. This is the word from Lyle Brady, group distribution executive at Massmart, who points out that logistics is always a big challenge...

SA government partners on IoT

Sep 2, 2019

The South Africa government is driving a number of Internet of Things (IoT) initiatives. Jeanette Morwane, deputy director-general of the Department of Communications and Digital Technologies, points out that the economy is in dire straits and that the government...

Biology inspires new AI algorithms in UJ research

Sep 2, 2019

Researchers at the University of Johannesburg (UJ) have designed artificial intelligence (AI) algorithms based on biological processes that could improve AI functionality. In recent years, bio-inspired algorithms have received increasing attention by the research...

Intel debuts 10th Gen processors

Sep 2, 2019

Intel has launched 11 new, highly integrated 10th Gen Intel Core processors designed for sleek 2 in 1s and laptops. The processors bring high-performance artificial intelligence (AI) to the PC at scale, feature new Intel Iris Plus graphics for stunning entertainment...

If an electron can be in two places at once, why can’t you?

Aug 11, 2019

The ability to move instantaneously between two places – or even to be in two places at once – has long been a dream of science fiction. By Deon Geyser, head of Southern Africa and Vodafone Africa market unit at Nokia While it’s unlikely to become a physical reality...

What is the shared responsibility security model?

Aug 11, 2019

Unsanctioned and unsecured cloud applications are creating a massive amount of risk for enterprises in every industry. In an on-premise data centre, the business’s IT, and security teams handle all aspects of and are responsible for, data security. However, in...

Women going into business, take note

Aug 11, 2019

Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are an important driver of economic growth and a source of employment, especially for countries such as South Africa which is currently facing high levels of unemployment. Elaine Wang, cloud and software solutions director at...

The anyone-as-a-service business

Jul 26, 2019

Thanks to the ubiquity of connectivity, the accessibility of software and the demand of the business, anyone can become a reseller for under R10 000.00. By Henk Oliver, MD of Ozone Information Technology Distribution Today, thanks to the burgeoning as-a-service...

Time to get back to business

Jul 22, 2019

The first six months of 2019 have arguably been among the toughest ever experienced by both the IT industry and its distribution channel. A general slowdown in the economy, coupled with some of the most crippling load shedding South Africa has ever witnessed and...

Rectron uses big business experience to support SME development

Jul 22, 2019

Big businesses play a crucial role in the development of SMEs, positively impacting every aspect of a company’s operations. Through continuous support, small and medium businesses gain the agility and insight needed to improve their business. Rectron provided...

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