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Sayonara desktop OS

Sep 2007 Author: Brett Haggard

The conventional operating system (OS) is dead, soon to be replaced by the web OS concept. In a decade, it will all be about who owns applications and users.
Same ink, different marketing

Sep 2007 Author: Simon Dingle

HP is differentiating its range of inkjet cartridge products in an attempt to simplify the buying process for consumers. Is there anything new about the range of products?
New Technologies that excite geeks

Sep 2007 Author: Brett Haggard
Young conquistadors

Sep 2007 Author: Patrick Heske

The i5 Group`s specialisation in customised CRM, intranets, portals and call centres has secured it a prime position as a niche specialist.
Text your next nurse

Sep 2007 Author: Patrick Heske

Cyber Nurse may be South Africa`s first public and private hospital web-based nursing agency, but could it alleviate the country`s nursing staff crisis?
How long is a piece of string?

Sep 2007 Author: Brian Bakker

When it comes to assessing the size of the local IT pie, it seems the devil is in the detail.
Getting the thumbs-down

Sep 2007 Author: Brett Haggard

The majority of local experts invited to comment on OpenXML`s ISO standardisation voted against it. Is this the end of the file format?
Follow the dynamic brick road

Sep 2007 Author: Rodney Weidemann

The next few years will see Microsoft develop some interesting functionality for its Dynamics NAV and AX range of products. Local SME solutions are also on the way.
Bush broadcast

Sep 2007 Author: Neil Emerick

Few people get the unique opportunity to spend time in the South African bush. The Sabi Sands reserve is bringing every sight and sound to a global audience.
At the coalface of cyber crime

Sep 2007 Author: Paul Furber

Put the law, technology and a globe-trotting lifestyle in security consulting together and you have Ian Melamed. But what makes him tick?
Training in technology

Sep 2007 Author: Sipho Memela

As the industry laments the current ICT skills shortage, Torque IT is giving hope to the unemployed.
The weakest (cellular) link

Sep 2007 Author: Sipho Memela

Cell C could be R200 million richer if the Competition Tribunal approves the way in which the third cellular operator determines its under-serviced areas.
Sita CEO still unnamed

Sep 2007 Author: Sipho Memela

Government conference GovTech looks set to be hosted by a headless Sita if an announcement for a new CEO isn`t made soon.
Sars upgrade eases the pain

Sep 2007 Author: Brian Bakker

Submitting tax returns is a chore for most, both from an emotional and a logistical perspective. Now Sars has eased the pain somewhat.
Will the Chinese arrive en masse?

Sep 2007 Author: Paul Booth

Most of us are well aware of the tremendous impact China is having on today`s global economy. The world of ICT is no exception.
The great telecoms scandal

Sep 2007 Author: Jacques du Toit

He may have outgrown a fear of things that go bump in the night, but shenanigans in the local telecoms sector still keep Jacques du Toit awake.
Run away! Run away!

Sep 2007 Author: Paul Furber

Microsoft can`t risk another frontal assault. That licence is dynamite!
From Web 2.0 to DIY web

Sep 2007 Author: Stafford Masie

It`s been hyped to the ends of the earth, but as Web 2.0 has matured, it has given rise to mass participation on the edges of the internet.
Poison Ivy and Stockholm Syndrome

Sep 2007 Author: Ivo Vegter

There are finally signs that the long frozen telecoms sector is thawing. Now everyone`s thanking the government. That`s twisted.
The super man

Sep 2007 Author: Paul Furber

Designing, building and delivering the fastest computer in the world is a challenge.