Technology News
Security solution complexity a concern
Security solutions are becoming increasingly complex, and 41% of companies fear this could become a major issue in 2013, according to an authoritative survey from IDC. The cyber-threat environment is evolving rapidly, and criminals are increasingly deploying targeted...
Metadata offers business flexibility
Metadata is the universe in which all data, information and process objects exist, and it is through metadata that data architectures can enable flexible data and processing usage models that are required for using and managing big data. It implies that any data store...
Better software testing saves costs
Software has now become essential to business. Virtually every business, large or small, is reliant on software to run its business processes, support executive decision-making, and increasingly interacting with customers. Business success is now often dependent on...
DCC offers Huawei OceanStor S2200T
Take advantage of enterprise-class storage at entry-level prices with the new Huawei OceanStor S2200T Storage Systems from distributor Drive Control Corporation (DCC). Designed to meet the ever increasing number and complexity of storage applications without...
Analyst names CA Technologies cloud leader
CA Southern Africa has announced that CA Technologies has been named a Value Leader by Enterprise Management Associates (EMA) in the EMA Radar for Private Cloud Platforms (IaaS, PaaS, SaaS): Q1 2013. The company was awarded ‘Most Innovative Architecture’ for its...
Altech, Huawei partnership pays dividends
The strategic alliance between global information and communications technology (ICT) giant Huawei and JSE-listed ICT group Altech announced last year is already beginning to pay dividends, according to Tim Ellis, executive director of the Altech group. Ellis says...
Fontera named a Sweet Tooth partner
Fontera Digital Works, one of South Africa’s only independent development houses with an international footprint, has signed a local partnership agreement with Sweet Tooth, the software company that offers tailor-made loyalty programme e-commerce solutions. The...
Epson releases L355 printer
The Epson L355 is a wireless all-in-one with integrated ink system, ideal for home offices and small offices. This printer, scanner and copier features WiFi connectivity and two extra bottles of black ink. Featuring Micro Piezo printhead technology and Epson genuine...
Optimising the office environment
The sheer flow of information in today’s corporate economy is staggering. However, whilst the information stream seems to be running optimally, the accessibility management, secure transfer and usage of it leave some room for improvement. In fact, it is estimated...
Mobile security taken for granted
Consumers rely on their mobile devices more than ever, yet few are taking some of the necessary precautions to keep their devices and content safe and secure. New insights from Norton by Symantec show that consumers in South Africa are now living various aspects of...
Poor Q1, but notebooks set to pick up
Notebook sales didn’t have a good first quarter - as many pundits had predicted - with sales expected to hit 35,2-million in the first quarter of 2013, representing a 15% decrease from the 41,4-million notched up in the fourth quarter of 2012, according to research...
Epson releases new ink tank system printers
Epson’s new "low-cost, high-quality" ink tank system strategy means that South Africans are now able to benefit from reliable, affordable printing at home or at the office, with Epson’s new range of printers that include a high volume integrated ink tank system. The...
DreamWorks uses HP technology in new film
HP has announced that it was selected by DreamWorks Animation SKG, to deliver the technology behind The Croods, pushing the boundaries of modern imagery for this prehistoric animated adventure that is anything but primitive. DreamWorks Animation leveraged technical...
Security solution complexity a concern
Security solutions are becoming increasingly complex, and 41% of companies fear this could become a major issue in 2013, according to an authoritative survey from IDC. The cyber-threat environment is evolving rapidly, and criminals are increasingly deploying targeted...
Metadata offers business flexibility
Metadata is the universe in which all data, information and process objects exist, and it is through metadata that data architectures can enable flexible data and processing usage models that are required for using and managing big data. It implies that any data store...
Better software testing saves costs
Software has now become essential to business. Virtually every business, large or small, is reliant on software to run its business processes, support executive decision-making, and increasingly interacting with customers. Business success is now often dependent on...
DCC offers Huawei OceanStor S2200T
Take advantage of enterprise-class storage at entry-level prices with the new Huawei OceanStor S2200T Storage Systems from distributor Drive Control Corporation (DCC). Designed to meet the ever increasing number and complexity of storage applications without...
Analyst names CA Technologies cloud leader
CA Southern Africa has announced that CA Technologies has been named a Value Leader by Enterprise Management Associates (EMA) in the EMA Radar for Private Cloud Platforms (IaaS, PaaS, SaaS): Q1 2013. The company was awarded ‘Most Innovative Architecture’ for its...
Altech, Huawei partnership pays dividends
The strategic alliance between global information and communications technology (ICT) giant Huawei and JSE-listed ICT group Altech announced last year is already beginning to pay dividends, according to Tim Ellis, executive director of the Altech group. Ellis says...
Fontera named a Sweet Tooth partner
Fontera Digital Works, one of South Africa’s only independent development houses with an international footprint, has signed a local partnership agreement with Sweet Tooth, the software company that offers tailor-made loyalty programme e-commerce solutions. The...