Jul 11, 2014
While IT managers dread system downtime, the harsh reality is that even the best plans and preparation cannot prepare for every circumstance. Pieter van der Merwe, Availability Solutions Architect, Africa & Middle East at Stratus Technologies, says here it is...
Jul 3, 2014
In an age where information is currency, data centres have become mission critical to the running of a successful business. However, while the data centre is often the heart of the enterprise of today, it is also one of the biggest cost contributors, says Marco da...
Jun 20, 2014
Constantly evolving technology often leaves businesses of all sizes battling to remain ahead. Keeping desktop PC users up to date with software and patches can be a mammoth task, particularly in the larger businesses, and that’s not even taking into account the time...
May 20, 2014
Teardown analysis is a useful tool for understanding the component and manufacturing cost of electronics devices – but it doesn’t always tell the whole story of the value of a product. Case in point is Google Glass, which sells for $1 500 – but has...
May 20, 2014
Kathy Gibson at SatCom, Sandton – Reduced connectivity costs are not being passed on to consumers in Africa. This is the word from Eric Osiakwan, director of the West Africa Backhaul Company (WABco), speaking at this morning’s SatCom conference in Sandton. One...
