Where IT spend must go
Posted on Feb 13, 2012 in Money, Technology
According to IDC, the South African IT services market is expected to exceed $5 billion this year. But, although the IT spend is up, MALCOLM RABSON of Dariel Solutions
believes companies should rather look at properly integrating their current technology systems than rushing off and buying new and innovative...
BlackBerry and Nokia reborn
Posted on Feb 13, 2012 in Media & Marketing, Technology
At a conference in Amsterdam and a launch in South Africa last week, BlackBerry and Nokia respectively revealed that they would remain a formidable force in Africa, writes ARTHUR GOLDSTUCK.
Africa is an unlikely high-tech battleground for the future of the smartphone market.
While most Western markets are...
SA first fully home-made plane
Posted on Feb 12, 2012 in Opportunities, Technology
South Africa’s Paramount defence and aerospace company has unveiled South Africa’s fist home-built aircraft, capable of performing tasks currently performed by wing aircraft and helicopters. Designed by Paramount Group Chairman Ivor Ichikowitz , the Advanced High Performance Light Aircraft
is a...
Six green stars for Vodafone building
Posted on Jan 24, 2012 in Environment, Technology
Today, Vodacom unveiled the completed Vodafone Site Solutions Innovation Centre, the first ever 6-star Green Star SA rated building in South Africa.
Today, Vodacom unveiled the completed Vodafone Site Solutions Innovation Centre, the first ever 6-star Green Star SA rated building in South Africa, at its...
RIM appoints new CEO
Posted on Jan 24, 2012 in Technology
BlackBerry maker Research In Motion (RIM) today announced that it was replacing its co-CEOs with , ostensibly paving the way for a new phase in product evolution, but possibly also preparing it for sale, writes ARTHUR GOLDSTUCK.
A civilised “passing of the baton” at BlackBerry maker Research...
A smart device that could help SA achieve its energy saving targets
Posted on Jan 3, 2012 in Money, Technology
Knowledge is key to inspiring the behavioural change that is so crucial for South Africa to achieve its energy saving targets.
When people have visibility of their household’s energy load with instant insight into the fluctuations in consumption when appliances are switched on and off, they are not only...