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Windows 8 not all to blame for PC slump

Windows 8 isn't solely at fault for PC decline, says NPD Group, pointing to OEM pricing challenges in a contested market.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 17th Apr 2013

BlackBerry

BlackBerry: High Z10 returns? You're having a laugh

BlackBerry has denied rumours that the Z10 is struggling for sales, insisting that returns are actually exceeding sales in the US.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 15th Apr 2013

5 tips to achieve a work-life balance...

Struggling to balance work and life? LinkedIn blogger Claudia Megele offers crucial tips on managing emotions and expectations to achieve true happiness.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Fri, 12th Apr 2013

Data Analytics

Hurd: Oracle must do better

Co-president Mark Hurd promises to make the company easier to work with, citing a closer relationship with user groups.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Fri, 12th Apr 2013

Network Infrastructure

PC sales stall as Windows 8 struggles

PC shipments post the steepest decline on record during a single quarter, as buyers seemingly move away from Microsoft's Windows 8 PC software.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Thu, 11th Apr 2013

Microsoft

Sticks and stones may break Google's bones, but can bad ads hurt them?

Microsoft intensifies advertising campaign to criticize Google's handling of personal information. Will it affect Google's dominance?.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 11th Apr 2013

Health Technologies

Five essential tools you shouldn't start your workday without...

Discover the five key items successful professionals like Richard Branson and Meg Whitman rely on daily to boost productivity and creativity.

By Staff Writer • 6 min read • Wed, 10th Apr 2013

Firewalls

Palo Alto Networks wants business and IT departments to be friends again

Palo Alto Networks aims to mend the rift between IT and business units by informing IT policies with business needs.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 8th Apr 2013

Unified Communications

Telecom launches Digital Ventures

Telecom announces its new Digital Ventures wing to innovate in fast-changing tech, despite a recent workforce cut, aiming for future revenue growth.

By Donovan Jackson • 3 min read • Mon, 8th Apr 2013

Google

Is the future of mobile computing wearable?

Mobile computing's future may be on your wrist, with giants like Google and Apple hinting at wearables as the next big thing.

By Donovan Jackson • 4 min read • Mon, 8th Apr 2013

Kordia

Kordia: Orcon deal ongoing

Kordia has dismissed rumours of a failed deal with internet provider Orcon, affirming that discussions are still ongoing despite delays.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Fri, 5th Apr 2013

Virtualisation

Alcatel-Lucent promises huge boost to data centre network efficiency

Alcatel-Lucent announces new software product that uses software defined network (SDN) technologies to, achieve significant efficiency gains in data centres.

By Stuart Corner • 4 min read • Fri, 5th Apr 2013

Kroll Ontrack

All backed up yet no data to show

Despite 60% using backup solutions, a Kroll Ontrack survey finds many still suffer from data loss due to outdated, faulty, or incomplete backups.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 4th Apr 2013

DevOps

Rates to benefits shift for ICT contractors

The latest SkillsMatch report reveals a shift in focus from rates to benefits for ICT contractors, with shorter contracts now prevailing in the industry.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 3rd Apr 2013