Africa stories - Page 41
In2IT Technologies inks reseller deal with SAP India
Fri, 3rd Feb 2017
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In2IT Technologies becomes a SAP Value Added Reseller for India, providing IT consultancy and cost-effective SAP solutions.
Will 2017 be the year that IoT threats go mainstream?
Fri, 3rd Feb 2017
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From a security perspective IoT devices are fundamentally flawed. And the bad guys are getting pretty good at exploiting them.
Apple pips Samsung following ‘roller coaster’ year for the smartphone
Thu, 2nd Feb 2017
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The global smartphone market experienced growth in Q4 2016, with vendors shipping a total of 428.5 million units, according to IDC.
India using alternative channels to enable widespread broadband services
Tue, 31st Jan 2017
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The Government of India is working to bring cost-effective broadband services to all its citizens, through the use of white spaces.
New chief takes over at combined Thomas Duryea Logicalis
Mon, 30th Jan 2017
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Michael Chanter has taken on the top role at the newly combined Thomas Duryea Logicalis, becoming chief executive.
Westcon parent warns of significant transaction ahead
Mon, 30th Jan 2017
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Datatec, parent company to Westcon Group and Logicalis, has issued a cautionary statement that it is in negotiations for a significant transaction.
It's coming: 5G in every major region by 2021
Fri, 27th Jan 2017
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5G service will have 25 million subscriptions globally, with the U.S, China, Japan and South Korea dominating the market.
Vendor revenue from infrastructure on the up in 3Q16
Mon, 16th Jan 2017
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Cloud IT infrastructure sales see 8.1% growth in Q3 2016, driven by increased revenue from server, storage, and Ethernet switch sales.
Kiwi IT specialist makes a difference in Africa – opportunities available
Mon, 16th Jan 2017
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Read the incredible story of a young Kiwi IT specialist helping to heal Africa's poor - and further opportunities that are available.
Robotics spending set to double, market to enjoy ‘tremendous’ growth
Wed, 11th Jan 2017
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Global spending on robotics and related services is set to double by 2020, with the Asia/Pacific region leading the way.
TechnoBind increases distie network in India with new partnership
Tue, 10th Jan 2017
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TechnoBind partners with Seclore to expand business in India and meet growing demand for data-centric security solutions.
'Sophisticated' 3D printing market to soar on a global scale
Tue, 10th Jan 2017
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The global 3D printing market is predicted to reach $28.9bn in 2020, according to a report by analyst firm IDC.
UCWeb undergoes 'strategic change' with new GM appointment
Fri, 16th Dec 2016
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UCWeb has gone through what it calls a 'strategic' change in its business, and has now appointed a new general manager, Damon Xi.
Photo gallery: ShoreTel partners lift off for NASA space experience
Mon, 12th Dec 2016
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Local ShoreTel partners have experienced a space odyssey at the Kennedy Space Center after winning the vendor's Great Rewards 2016 incentives program.
Photo gallery: Avaya engages partners and customers
Mon, 12th Dec 2016
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Local partners and customers turned out for Avaya Engage in Dubai last week, where transformation - including that of Avaya - was a key focus.
China Telecom Global looks to African data center for intercontinental connectivity
Thu, 8th Dec 2016
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The Dijbouti Data Center will support China Telecom Global's expansion and the Southeast Asia-Middle East-Western Europe (SEA-ME-WE 5) cable.
No more hurdles: Microsoft to close LinkedIn deal in 'coming days'
Wed, 7th Dec 2016
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Microsoft's acquisition of LinkedIn has been cleared by the European Commission, completing all necessary regulatory approvals for the deal.
DX is the new digital divide - so how do you avoid being caught?
Wed, 7th Dec 2016
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Digital transformation widens the business gap, with 'haves' lagging behind 'have mores', says Avaya's Abou-Ltaif at Dubai conference.
Global demand for data centers fuelling infrastructure market
Tue, 6th Dec 2016
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Large scale investments by global organisations set to fuel growth in APAC's data center network infrastructure market.
HPE leads declining server market, IDC says
Thu, 1st Dec 2016
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Vendor revenue in the global server market declined 7% YoY to $12.5bn in Q3, with Japan and APeJ experiencing the only growth.