All systems go for Windows 10

All systems go for Windows 10

The first of the expected 1-billion downloads of Windows 10 started this morning as the production version of the first operating system developed by crowdsourcing went live. All Windows 7, Windows 8 and Windows 8.1 users can upgrade to the new Windows 10 for free over the next few months. Users in the Insider Programme are able to download their copies from today, while users who have reserved their upgrades will receive them over the next days and weeks. Other users can go online to reserve their upgrades from today.

Pinnacle first with Windows 10 devices

ICT distributor Pinnacle Africa was the first local distributor out of the blocks on Wednesday morning, announcing the immediate availability of Proline devices ready to launch with Windows 10. The company states that the Proline engineering team has been working...

Integrated ports system goes live in Durban

Transnet National Ports Authority’s new Web-based Integrated Port Management System (IPMS) has gone live in the Port of Durban with the crude oil tanker, Colorado, the first to be brought into the port using the new system.

BCX debuts Azure pay-as-you-go cloud

As the only gold certified Microsoft Cloud Operating System Network (COSN) partner in Africa, Business Connexion (BCX) has launched the first pay-as-you-go service for Windows Azure Pack out of its carrier-neutral, certified Tier IV data centre. The solution combines enterprise-class control and compliance with a fully managed service and self-provisioning, providing clients with flexibility and increasing their agility in the market.

Consumers name their favourite brands

Consumers name their favourite brands

Acer, Samsung, MTN and Nokia are the most recognised technology brands, according to the new Ask Afrika Icon Brands announced yesterday. MTN and Nokia made it into the top echelons of brand awareness and customer loyalty by being awarded as Icon Brands. MTN also won the telecommunications product category, with Nokia winning the cell phone brand category. Samsung was named as the leader in the tablet category, and Acer as the leader in PCs and laptops. The Ask Afrika Icon Brand Awards celebrate South Africa’s most loved brands.

Logicalis buys solution provider for $42m

Datatec subsidiary Logicalis has conditionally agreed to acquire Advanced Technology Integration Group (ATIG), a solution provider offering system integration and professional services to enterprise and commercial customers across the Midwest region of the US, for up...