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Cookie leaks: why you should be worried
More than 54-billion cookies have been leaked on the dark web, according to the latest research conducted by independent researchers and released by NordVPN. While cookies are mostly known as an essential tool for browsing, many are unaware that cookies have become...
Massive growth for AMD
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Business printer sales recover, set for growth
Sales of printers through European distributors were up strongly in June 2021 (by +17,2% in units year-on-year), and revenues grew even more (by +21,8%), according to the latest data published by Context. Consumer printers, which were in very short supply during April...
MTN ups the prize for business app of the year
In its 10th year of recognising app development, this year the MTN Business App of the Year competition will be giving away R1-million in prize money to entrepreneurs and app developers with creative ideas and solution-driven apps. "To mark the milestone of ten years...
A look back at 25 years of vehicle crime stats
Tracker's Vehicle Crime Index of vehicle crime statistics since the company's inception 25 years ago, shows that incidents have declined over time. The statistics indicate that the level of vehicle crime was significant in the early years of vehicle tracking, with...
Hubble finds first evidence of water vapour on Ganymede
For the first time, astronomers have uncovered evidence of water vapour in the atmosphere of Jupiter's moon Ganymede. This water vapour forms when ice from the moon's surface sublimates -- that is, turns from solid to gas. Scientists used new and archival datasets...
Intel debuts new Xeon processors
Intel has launched its newest generation Intel Xeon W-3300 processors, available from its system integrator partners. Built for advanced workstation professionals, Intel Xeon W-3300 processors offer extra performance, expanded platform capabilities, and...
Smartphone shipments beat forecasts
The rebound from 2020 continued for smartphones in the second quarter of 2021 (2Q21) as overall shipment volumes grew 13,2% year over year, slightly beating IDC's forecast of 12,5% growth. According to preliminary data from the International Data Corporation (IDC)...
Chromebook, tablet growth defies ongoing supply concerns
The second quarter of 2021 (2Q21) was another strong quarter for both Chromebooks and tablets with both device categories recording growth despite a challenging year-over-year comparison. According to preliminary data from the International Data Corporation (IDC)...
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Konica Minolta wins Microsoft certification
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Logikal enhances Indian office
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Yellowfin appoints AIGS as local distributor
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Riverbed positioned in Leaders Quadrant
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Alexander Forbes rolls out green data centre
Alexander Forbes, an established financial services company specialising in short-term and long-term insurance, health, retirement and multi-manager investment solutions internationally, has demonstrated its commitment to green technologies, with the rollout of a...
UPSes important for SOHO, SME market
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Information Builders helps fight fraud
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