New DNA offers cancer clues

New DNA offers cancer clues

In 1953, Cambridge researchers Watson and Crick published a paper describing the interweaving “double helix” DNA structure – the chemical code for all life. Now, in the year of that scientific landmark’s 60th Anniversary, Cambridge researchers have...

BlackBerry 10 OS available now

Research in Motion’ new Enterprise Mobility Management (EMM) solution, BlackBerry Enterprise Service 10, is now available for download. BlackBerry Enterprise Service 10 re-invents RIM’s EMM by bringing together device management, industry leading security, and mobile...

Schneider signs new distributor

Local value added distributor, First Distribution, has signed a distribution agreement to represent APC by Schneider Electric in South Africa. According to Charlie Murray, GM at First Distribution, discussions with APC by Schneider Electric began in mid-2012 and the...

Windows 8 prices set to rise

Starting from next month (February), the price of Windows 8 is set to soar. Writing on the Microsoft official blog, Brandon LeBlanc has revealed the new pricing set to kick in from 1 February. “We are seeing good momentum with Windows 8 today,” he writes. “When...

Microsoft tipped as Dell investor

Plans for Dell to go private may have gained new momentum with the news that Microsoft could back move. The New York Times reports that Microsoft could invest between $1-billion and $3-billion in the $20-billion private equity deal. The private equity bid is being led...

Massive growth for digital mapping

Digital mapping services have emerged as one of the most powerful growth areas in IT in South Africa.  According to a survey by World Wide Worx, conducted with the backing of digital mapping provider mapIT, 76% of South African corporations and 38% of small and medium...