Lenovo moves into top x86 server spot

Oct 2, 2014

Lenovo has become the biggest x86 server provider in China on the back of its acquisition of IBM’s x86 server business. IDC believes this acquisition will enrich Lenovo’s x86 server portfolio and strengthen its products and channels. IDC’s latest...

MTN offers roaming promo for Hajj

Oct 2, 2014

MTN South Africa has launched a roaming promotion for the benefit of members of the Muslim community who will be travelling to Mecca, in Saudi Arabia, for the annual Hajj pilgrimage . The roaming promotion commences with immediate effect and runs until 10 October and...

Use your vote to improve the channel

Oct 2, 2014

ICT resellers are urged to use the power of their vote in the 2014 Channelwise Awards to ensure they get the best possible products and services from their vendors and distributors. Online voting for SME and Consumer resellers in the 2014 Channelwise Awards is now...

iiNet contact centre grows by 500 jobs

Oct 2, 2014

The iiNet customer service centre in Cape Town, operated by Merchants as part of iiNet’s global virtual contact centre, will expand to 1 000 seats by the end of 2014 as a result of continuous iiNet growth.

Mobile payment adoption on the increase

Oct 2, 2014

Small businesses face a number of challenges on their road to becoming sustainable enterprises. Not the least of these has been the problem of accepting card-based payments for services rendered at customer sites or at venues such as local markets, due to the...

Use of biometrics in financial applications

Oct 2, 2014

Biometric identification in financial applications is a relatively young and experimental business. In this conservative industry, where security flaws can lead directly to major branding and monetary implications, the smart tradition is to stick to the proven old...