Drone rolls off 3D printer

Drone rolls off 3D printer

An automated drone designed to track and film sports activities is the latest innovative product to come off a 3D printer. UAV start-up Helico has used the Stratasys 3D technology to print the AirDog, a simple-to-use “quad copter” aimed primarily at the consumer market and operated via a wrist-worn tracking device.

Small businesses lack IT strategy

Small businesses lack IT strategy

Very small businesses (VSBs) with fewer than 25 employees are the least likely to view an IT game plan as a top strategic concern.

Leadership change at HP SA

Leadership change at HP SA

The South African IT industry is this week abuzz with reports about senior management changes at HP SA. It has been confirmed that Frank van Rees, country manager and Enterprise Group lead, will be leaving the local operation and returning to Europe. There has been speculation about who may take over the lead role at HP SA, but Van Rees tells IT-Online there have been no decisions yet.

Tax phishing season opens

Tax phishing season opens

With tax filing season upon us, the annual tax-related cyber fraud feeding frenzy has begun.

3D printed luxury headphones

3D printed luxury headphones

A new generation of wireless headphones has been designed and manufactured using 3D printing technology. Design house Ignitec used Stratasys’ Objet30 Pro 3D printer to create the headphones for technology start-up and luxury goods company Audiowings.

Microsoft to cut 18 000 jobs

Microsoft to cut 18 000 jobs

Microsoft says it will eliminate up to 18 000 jobs over the next year as it works on integrating the Nokia devices business it bought in April.