Intel debuts most powerful desktop processor

Intel has introduced its new Intel Core i7 processor Extreme Edition, offering gamers users up to 10 cores of performance. “It’s designed not just for multi-tasking, but also for mega-tasking,” writes Gregory Bryant, corporate vice-president and GM...

Contactless payments with Shell and Visa

Contactless cardholders can now make payments for up to R200 at over 400 Shell fuel stations around the country, using a contactless enabled credit or debit card. Customers making payments of above R200 will also be able to use the solution, but will need to input...

Smart city devices to top 1bn soon

Global unit shipments of smart city devices, which are internet-connected devices used in smart city projects, will increase from 115,4-million in 2015 to 1,2-billion in 2025. Although in 2015 North America, Europe, and Asia Pacific each received approximately...

South Africans abandon copper

South African corporates and consumers are abandoning copper technology at the rate of some 15 000 lines every month. This is according to independent telecoms provider, Otel Telecoms, quoting ICASA (Independent Communications Regulatory Authority of SA) figures from...
Interim CEO for Westcon SA

Interim CEO for Westcon SA

Following CEO Paul Conradie suffering a stroke two months ago, Westcon Southern Africa has appointed an interim CEO until he has made a full recovery and is able to take up the day-to-day reins of the company once again. Guy Whitcroft, a renowned veteran of the South...

Vega to offer new gaming degree

South Africa is believed to have a gaming industry worth R 2,5-billion with a positive growth projection which is set to reach R3,3-billion in 2017 as business looks to gamification strategies. On an international scale gamification has become a core principle in...