Windows 7 end-of-life keeps PC shipments afloat

Shipments of traditional PCs – a combination of desktops, notebooks, and workstations – in EMEA will total 72,1-million in 2019, a 0,6% year on year (YoY) growth, according to International Data Corporation (IDC). While weakness in the consumer segment...

Rain goes live with intelligent 5G transport network

Mobile data network operator, rain has launched its intelligent 5G transport network in partnership with Huawei. Gustav Schoeman, chief technology officer of rain, comments: “With Huawei’s E2E solutions and new products, our first 5G users can experience...

MTN asks consumers to report battery theft

With festive session around the corner, MTN continues to appeal to communities to report theft and vandalism of network towers. According to a statement from the telco: “The increasing theft of back-up batteries and vandalism of infrastructure across the country...

Telkom withdraws from Cell C acquisition bid

A potential Telkom acquisition of Cell C has falled through. Telkom today withdrew its cautionary announcement relating to discussion with Cell C regarding a potential acquisition. Telkom has received written notice from the Cell C board of directors rejecting its...

How cyber-crooks are succeeding with phishing

Simulated phishing tests with an urgent message to check a password immediately were the most effective when it comes to cyber-crime, with 43% of users falling for it. This is one of the findings from KnowBe4’s Q3 2019 top-clicked phishing report. Social media...

China’s 5G surge to drive smartphone market

Following three straight years of market contraction, global smartphone shipments are expected to return to growth in 2020 fueled by ambitious 5G plans in China. According to the latest forecast from the International Data Corporation (IDC) Worldwide Quarterly Mobile...