Users carry almost three devices

Tech lovers can’t bear to be apart from their gadgets, a new Sophos survey has revealed, with the average user carrying 2,9 devices.  Sophos’ Naked Security site conducted a survey of more than 2 200 users worldwide, asking readers how many devices they...

SMBs adopt key technology solutions

A study by International Data Corporation (IDC) highlights horizontal solutions adoption and future investment plans across Western European SMBs. The study found that: * The level of adoption with respect to six solutions (ERP, CRM, unified communications, BI and...

Semiconductor inventory declines

After reaching a worrisome high in the third quarter of 2012, global semiconductor inventories held by chip suppliers fell at a surprisingly fast rate in the fourth quarter, led by dramatic reductions for market leader Intel. Days of inventory (DOI) for semiconductor...

Private sector vital for African education

Public-private partnerships can solve the global demand for better education. This is the word from former US president Bill Clinton, speaking at the inaugural Global Education and Skills Forum in Dubai. “In this decade six of the world’s fastest growing...

New criteria for choosing IT partners

IT channel and supplier selection is continually evolving. Customer service and support, low price, and low cost of ownership are the most important criteria when choosing an IT supplier, followed by a thorough understanding of the industry.  According to a new IDC...
Could this be the God particle?

Could this be the God particle?

Scientists believe they have discovered the elusive Higgs boson, or “God particle”. Data from CERN’s Large Hadron Collider (LHC), which last July was tentatively thought to indicate the existence of the Higgs boson, has now been further analysed with much more...