Two BlackBerry 10 models debut

Two BlackBerry 10 models debut

Research in Motion (RIM) has launched its new BlackBerry 10 smartphone, the long-awaited device that it is hoped will rescue the company from declining global sales.  At a simultaneous launch in New York, London, Paris, Dubai, Toronto and Johannesburg, RIM (now...

RIM changes to BlackBerry

Research in Motion (RIM) has ceased to exist, and the company will henceforth be known as BlackBerry.  Announcing the new name and brand, Thorsten Heins, CEO and president of the new BlackBerry, says the change signifies one brand and one promise. “Our customers use...

70 000 apps as BB10 launches

As it launches its new BlackBerry 10 smartphone, Research in Motion (now known as BlackBerry) will also unveil what it believes is the largest collection of apps for any new mobile device – with 70 000 apps currently in the BlackBerry World app store. Alex...

New features for BBM

BlackBerry Messenger (BBM) has been at the heart of BlackBerry’s popularity in many markets – especially South Africa.  At the BlackBerry 10 launch, the company unveiled some new enhancements to BBM. The first is video calling. The second is around sharing,...

Blue Bulls go local with Proline

With a century of commitment to South Africa between them, Proline Computers and Blue Bulls Rugby have announced a new partnership. Proline Computers has signed a three-year sponsorship of the Vodacom Bulls Super Rugby team as official IT supplier and partner. The...
Innovation Index fosters jobs

Innovation Index fosters jobs

Accenture has launched South Africa’s first Innovation Index, to promote business growth and development of new, sustainable enterprises that would in turn spur job creation. The global management consulting, technology services and outsourcing company aims to use the...