Apple raises the desktop bar

Apple raises the desktop bar

Apple has unveiled its new Mac Pro desktop computer, a new design and form factor that could change the way users think about desktop computing. “When we began work on the next Mac Pro, we considered every element that defines a pro computer — graphics, storage,...
SA and the global economy

SA and the global economy

South Africa’s growth rate probably won’t increase for the rest of this year, but the good news is that it should pick up in 2014. This is one of the messages from Old Mutual Investment Group senior economist Johann Els, who shared his insights into the global and...
Women have the edge in business

Women have the edge in business

Women have better interpersonal skills as they are more likely to show empathy, deal with conflict management and have a higher sense of self-awareness, according to Hay Group research from it 17 000-person behavioural competency database. Hay Group Global Leadership...
SIM cards may expose mobiles

SIM cards may expose mobiles

SIM cards are considered the de facto trust anchor of mobile devices, but a newly discovered vulnerability could expose literally billions of users. According to Security Research Labs (SRL), in research that it will present at Black Hat next week, SIM cards protect...
Hubble finds new Neptune moon

Hubble finds new Neptune moon

NASA’s Hubble Space Telescope has discovered a new moon orbiting the distant blue-green planet Neptune – the 14th known moon to be circling the giant planet. The moon, designated S/2004 N 1, is estimated to be no more than 12 miles across, making it the...
Supply chain key in new markets

Supply chain key in new markets

Supply chain leaders will play a crucial role as companies capitalise on the explosive growth in emerging markets, according to Gartner. Emerging markets have been identified as the primary business growth area for the next century, and Gartner says that organisations...