Sharp drop for EMEA PC market

Sharp drop for EMEA PC market

PC shipments in Europe, the Middle East and Africa (EMEA) have continued to contract as expected in the first quarter of 2013, as consumers dedicate more of their budget to other devices like tablets, while the commercial segment remains under economic pressure. This...
Microsoft opens $4,5m tech centre

Microsoft opens $4,5m tech centre

Microsoft TechEd, Durban – Microsoft has invested $4,5-million on a new technology centre at its Bryanston head office, where customers can preview and use solutions put together by the software vendor and its partners.  Johannes Kanis, product marketing...
SA firms plan to hire in 2013

SA firms plan to hire in 2013

Most South African businesses are planning to increase or maintain headcount in 2013. This is according to the latest research from Regus, which also reports that many companies report rising revenue and profits. The findings have pushed the Regus Confidence Index for...
BI tracks down serial killer

BI tracks down serial killer

Police analysts in Sweden have used business intelligence (BI) to assist with a high profile murder investigation. QlikView enabled the Skåne police force (in southern Sweden) to analyse data and reports leading to the capture of a serial killer. Over a period of...
BCX, Atio in joint venture

BCX, Atio in joint venture

In a deal valued at R70-million, Atio’s Netcampus division has acquired Business Connexion’s Learning Solutions business unit, in exchange for 50% plus one share in the share capital of Netcampus. The merged businesses will create a more sustainable, future-oriented...
Intel highlights post-PC tech

Intel highlights post-PC tech

Intel has announced new technologies and partnerships aimed at transforming how people experience technology from the device to the cloud. The announcements included details on new data centre product lines based on the 22-nanometer (nm) process technology and the new...