Securing devices lets learning go ahead

All around South Africa, government and the private sector are rolling out e-learning and paperless learning initiatives, which sees IT hardware and solutions being introduced in classrooms. This is done in order to enlarge the footprint of quality education within...

Weak rand drives computer prices higher

With the continued weakness of the rand against the dollar, the cost of computer equipment looks set to rise – even though some prices have already risen by more than 15% during the course of this year. This is according to Christopher Riley, CEO of The Notebook...

Schneider unveils new company strategy

Schneider Electric has debuted its new “Schneider is on” company strategy, focusing on five key priorities to achieve its 2020 vision. The priorities are: do more; digitise, innovate, step up; and simplify.

Q1 sees small dip in HCPs

The worldwide hardcopy peripherals (HCP) market experienced a small decline in the first quarter of 2015 (1Q15), with total unit shipments declining by -2,5% year-over-year to 25,8-million. The corresponding shipment value fell by -1,2% over the same period.This is...
Glacier shows no warming signs

Glacier shows no warming signs

NASA images show that the Hubbard Glacier in Alaska is advancing. Since measurements began in 1895, Alaska’s Hubbard Glacier has been thickening and steadily advancing into Disenchantment Bay. The advance runs counter to so many thinning and retreating glaciers nearby...

MTN condemns violent strike behaviour

MTN says it is committed to finding a speedy and amicable resolution to the industrial action at its South Africa operation, and has condemned alleged violent acts by some strikers. In a statement, the company says it respects its employees’ rights to protest as long...