Attix5 acquired by UK backup partner

Sep 22, 2015

UK-based backup solutions services provider Redstor has confirmed its acquisition of South African headquartered Attix5, a global developer and provider of data protection software and cloud solutions.

Lack of biometrics facilities costs millions

Sep 22, 2015

The latest figures provided by Statistics SA (StatsSA) on the accommodation industry reflect a total drop of R64,4-million in holiday accommodation revenues throughout South Africa in only three months, between April and June 2015. This, says James Vos, shadow...

HR needs to become more strategic

Sep 22, 2015

The traditional HR role is becoming obsolete as business demands a new breed of C-level chief human resources officers (CHROs), say industry experts. Speaking ahead of the upcoming HR Summit and Expo Africa 2015, to be presented in Johannesburg by Informa, local HR...

Global backup appliance sales decline

Sep 22, 2015

Worldwide purpose-built backup appliance (PBBA) factory revenues declined -1% year over year totalling $781,6-million in the second quarter of 2015 (2Q15), according to the International Data Corporation (IDC) Worldwide Quarterly Purpose-Built Backup Appliance...

Finalists selected for Social Innovation Awards

Sep 22, 2015

SAB Foundation has selected 14 finalists in its fifth annual Social Innovation Awards 2015. The final winners will be announced at an official awards ceremony on 15 October 2015. The first place winner will receive a R1,2-million financial investment, up from...

SA students shine at WorldSkills event

Sep 22, 2015

South Africa’s brightest young engineering minds showcased their skills at WorldSkills International, the largest skills competition in the world, which was held recently in São Paulo, Brazil. Festo South Africa, which previously sponsored the South African leg of the...