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Opinion - How organisations can unlock the commercial value of open source software

By Opinion 27 November 2018

When open source software is harnessed correctly it can enhance data security, expedite services through innovative coding and development, as well as unlock restrictions to commercial freedom. Simon McCullough,... FULL STORY >

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Closing the gap between open-source and enterprise-ready

By Opinion 30 May 2018

Julie Tregurtha, head of Database & Data Management at SAP Africa, unpacks how businesses should look at closing the gap between open-source and enterprise-ready. FULL STORY >

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Gaming News

By Ryan Noik 25 September 2013

Gaming news that made headlines over the last couple of weeks. FULL STORY >

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Android army bolsters its mobile OS ranks - IDC

By Hanleigh Daniels 8 August 2013

IDC sheds light on global smartphone platform shipments during Q2 2013, revealing the growth of Android and Windows Phone amongst smartphone users. FULL STORY >

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Multichoice showcases next-gen HD PVR decoder - the DStv Explora

By Hanleigh Daniels 1 August 2013

Multichoice lifts the lid on its next-generation HD PVR decoder called the DStv Explora, which will be locally available from the middle of August. FULL STORY >

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ABI Research - Tizen to become 5th largest mobile OS this year

By Hanleigh Daniels 11 June 2013

ABI Research asserts that Samsung and Intel's Tizen OS will become the fifth biggest mobile platform during 2013. FULL STORY >

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Debian project releases Debian 7.0

By Hanleigh Daniels 6 May 2013

The Debian project releases the newest version of its Linux distro entitled Debian 7.0. FULL STORY >

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IDC - More smartphones shipped in Q1 2013 than feature phones

By Hanleigh Daniels 26 April 2013

IDC's latest research reveals that more smartphones were shipped during Q1 2013 than feature phones. FULL STORY >

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Mozilla aims to claim bigger mobile stake via Firefox OS

By Hanleigh Daniels 26 February 2013

Mozilla looks to unlock the power of the web on mobile devices via Firefox OS. FULL STORY >

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IDC - Android snaps up 75 percent mobile OS market share in Q3 2012

By Hanleigh Daniels 5 November 2012

IDC takes a detailed look at the market performance of mobile platforms during Q3 2012. FULL STORY >

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Samsung merging bada with Tizen

By Hanleigh Daniels 17 January 2012

Samsung will reportedly be merging its bada mobile operating system with the latest Linux-based OS Tizen. FULL STORY >

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Intel moves on from MeeGo to Tizen

By Hanleigh Daniels 28 September 2011

Chip giant Intel will be merging MeeGo into a new Linux-based operating system called Tizen. FULL STORY >

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Samsung reportedly making bada open-source in 2012

By Hanleigh Daniels 21 September 2011

Korean tech giant Samsung will reportedly be going open-source with its own bada mobile OS next year. FULL STORY >

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Intel halting MeeGo development temporarily

By Hanleigh Daniels 6 September 2011

CPU maker Intel is reportedly also pondering a move to Android or Windows Phone OS, as it will temporarily discontinue work on its MeeGo mobile OS. FULL STORY >

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Mozilla working on Chrome OS rival

By Hanleigh Daniels 27 July 2011

Mozilla is tinkering away on its own web-based operating system for tablets and smartphones. FULL STORY >

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