ISPA urges further IP Connect cuts

The Internet Service Providers’ Association (ISPA) says that further reductions in Internet Protocol Connect (IP Connect) prices are urgently required to keep fixed-line connectivity competitive in South Africa.  IP Connect is the wholesale product through which...

Tablets drive gains in gaming

The rapid take-up of tablets, combined with the growing acceptance of in-game purchasing and virtual currencies, will result in an estimated $3,03-billion of sales in 2016, reaching over 10-times the $301-million figure calculated for 2012.  This is according to a new...

FNB brings Nexus tablet to market

FNB has become the first bank in the country to offer the much anticipated Asus Google Nexus 7 3G and WiFi tablet.  “Digital banking via the latest devices is a critical strategy at FNB. We are driving down banking costs via our digital channels and we are offering...

Tracking busts car theft syndicate

A car theft syndicate that has been plaguing Pretoria was cracked this week with the aid of Ctrack’s vehicle tracking technology. The Ctrack monitoring and emergency bureau in Irene acted promptly using its GSM/GPRS realtime tracking systems and co-ordinated the...

Interest rate cuts unlikely

While there may be room for an interest rate cut late in 2013, this is only likely if inflation remains in check and it’s more likely that interest rates will stay level.  This is according to Ian Ferguson, head of distribution at Nedgroup Investments Cash Solutions,...

Whitman gets to the point on direct deals

HP Global Partner Conference, Las Vegas – Vendors dealing direct with end-user customers – or “named accounts”  – has always been a bone of contention within the channel, but it is a problem that HP is seriously looking to resolve as it realises its future hinges on...