Everything set to be connected in 2015

Jan 27, 2015

Ericsson ConsumerLab’s annual report shows that consumers want technology and connectivity to be integrated into all facets of daily life – in everything from bathroom mirrors to sidewalks and medicine jars. Michael Björn, head of research at Ericsson ConsumerLab,...

More cyber threats to come in 2015

Jan 27, 2015

While 2014 will be remembered for a number of severe cyber-attacks, these are likely to diversify and escalate in 2015. “It is probable that more severe cyber shocks are in the offing,” says Dr Uri Rosenthal, special envoy for the Global Conference on Cyberspace. “And...

Obsidian partners to supply Apache Hadoop

Jan 27, 2015

Local open source software supplier Obsidian Systems has partnered with specialist solutions developer Hortonworks to roll out the Apache Hadoop platform designed for enterprise-level deployments. The partnership will also expose local business enterprises to the...

Employment Tax Incentive given a boost

Jan 27, 2015

Nhlanhla Musa Nene, Minister of Finance, has given notice that section 10 of the Employment Tax Incentive Act of 2013 (Act No 26 of 2013) came into operation on 19 December 2014. Sandra Dunn, INSETA’s CEO, says this will boost the employment tax incentive (ETI).

Project Isizwe drives free WiFi across SA

Jan 27, 2015

Project Isizwe, a non-profit organisation that aims to bring Free Internet Zones (FIZ) to people across South Africa, continues to provide Internet connectivity to impoverished communities through free WiFi hotspots. Students, professionals, unemployed people and...

Microsoft grows consumer revenue

Jan 27, 2015

Microsoft has announced revenue of $26,5-billion for the quarter ended 31 December 2014. Gross margin, operating income and diluted earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter were $16,3-billion, $7,8-billion and $0.71 per share, respectively. These financial results...