Data explosion challenges storage industry

As our digitally-defined world continues to churn out boundless amounts of data, the storage industry is challenged to understand how much data will need to be stored, and where. According to new research from International Data Corporation (IDC), worldwide installed...

MEA enterprise hardware stuck in a rut

The Middle East and Africa (MEA) enterprise hardware market, comprising servers and external storage, continues to stagnate, with year-on-year growth of just 2,8% recorded for Q2 2013, according to the latest insights from International Data Corporation (IDC)....

One-third of WiFi users are unprotected

Spending time online using a WiFi hotspot is almost second nature now. However, hooking up to the network can carry hidden risks. Despite this, more than a third of users take no additional precautions when logging on to public WiFi, according to the Kaspersky...

Intel Capital invests in 16 new companies

Intel Capital has announced investments in 16 new technology companies, totalling $65-million. Spanning nine countries, the investments will help drive innovations in the cloud, data centre, mobile technologies and consumer-related services. Announced at the 14th...

Financial services set to spend $430bn on IT

IDC Financial Insights forecasts worldwide financial services IT spending will top $430-billion in 2014. According to new Worldwide IT Spending Guides: * Banks will account for half of the worldwide total in 2014 with IT spending forecast to be $215-billion; *...

Kunene takes on MasterCard SA

MasterCard has announced the appointment of Ike Kunene as vice-president of government solutions and services, and enterprise development in South Africa. The appointment is in line with MasterCard’s ongoing commitment to strengthen its relationships with government...