Virtualisation security key for businesses

Sep 22, 2014

Financial services and healthcare are the two business sectors most likely to see security concerns as a barrier to implementing IT virtualisation technology, according to a Kaspersky Lab survey of 3 900 IT professionals worldwide.When asked about attitudes toward...

Enterprise client devices see Q2 growth

Sep 22, 2014

According to the International Data Corporation (IDC) Worldwide Quarterly Enterprise Client Device Tracker, worldwide thin client and terminal client device shipments totalled 1,4-million units in the second quarter of 2014 (2Q14). This is an increase of 10,8% from...

Ellison steps down as Oracle CEO

Sep 22, 2014

Larry Ellison, the 70-year-old founder of Oracle, has stepped down as CEO. He has handed over the CEO function to Safra Catz and Mark Hurd, but will become chairman of the board. He has also assumed the mantle of chief technology officer.

Altech Node offers smart entertainment

Sep 22, 2014

Allied Technologies has launched Altech Node, what it believes is the world’s first fully converged home gateway console, offering movie entertainment, TV series, sports and business content, Internet access and wireless smart home solutions.

ISPA names 2014 SuperTeachers

Sep 22, 2014

The Internet Service Providers’ Association (ISPA) has named its ISPA SuperTeacher of the Year for 2014. The winner of one of South Africa’s leading ICT in education accolades is Limpopo’s Simon Mosiwa Matlebjane (Mountainview Secondary School). This...

Second prefab data centre for MTN

Sep 22, 2014

Prefabricated data centre specialist Flexenclosure has received a second large order from MTN Côte d’Ivoire for a customised eCentre. The two technical facilities are the first prefabricated data centre buildings ever to be deployed in the country and they will...