Technologies set to change the world

Jan 13, 2015

The Internet of Everything, cloud computing/big data and 3D printing are the three technologies most likely to transform the world during the next five years, according to HIS Technology. Other transformative technologies identified by IHS Technology analysts were artificial intelligence, biometrics, flexible displays, sensors, advanced user interfaces, graphene and energy storage and advanced battery technologies.

Dell builds bridges with Fluid Cache for SAN

Apr 16, 2014

Mark Davison at Dell’s Enterprise Forum, Frankfurt – As traditional IT intersects the new IT that is being thrust upon us by trends such as cloud, big data and mobility, what customers most need is bridging technologies between what they already have and what they...

The impact of flash technologies

Aug 20, 2013

Technology advances like flash arrays are key weapons in the CIO’s arsenal, and important in helping to deliver cost-effective, flexible and easy-to-use IT systems. Accelerated flash builds on the HDS foundation, says HDS’ Werner Coetzee. Companies today are facing...

Shortage of big picture thinking skills

May 28, 2013

While catchphrases such as cloud, mobility and big data are commonplace, and rapidly emerging as key trends within the consumer sector, not all enterprises are aware of what it takes to truly capitalise on these disruptive technologies – and the skills involved...

Most corporate networks are at risk

Apr 10, 2013

Although there are dedicated technologies which can automatically download and install updates, these are rarely used – even by companies that have implemented client system management tools.  Only 35% of all companies automatically install updates, according to a...