Technology News
SA needs info security experts
Skills shortages in information security disciplines, critical to managing business security, pose a threat to South African organisations. The result is that business and government could end up employing inadequately skilled resources that offer short-term or...
BRICS bank could rival IMF, World Bank
The new BRICS development bank could rival the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the World Bank if it can reconcile its competing agendas. Geoffrey Wood, professor of international business at Warwick Business School, says the BRICS nations make up 40% of the...
Massive growth for smart devices
Worldwide shipments of smart connected devices grew 29,1% year-over-year in 2012, crossing 1-billion units shipped with a value of $576,9-billion. According to the International Data Corporation (IDC) Smart Connected Device Tracker, the market expansion was largely...
IS named Mozambique’s top ISP
Internet Solutions (IS) Mozambique has scooped the award as best Internet service provider (ISP) in Mozambique. Following a two-month independent study by PMR Africa, IS Mozambique was highest rated on an overall rating in the Business Sector: Internet Service...
Consumers don’t access credit reports
One of the most disappointing events that anyone may experience is being declined for credit at a time when credit is most needed. This is why regular and easy access to consumer credit information is so important for everyone. According to the 2012 Third Quarter...
Dell Latitude 10 now available from DCC
The Dell Latitude 10, available from distributor Drive Control Corporation (DCC), ushers in a new breed of tablet, combining the convenience of the small and thin form factor with the power of a PC in a device that is ideal for the serious business user. Featuring...
The future of the DBA in cloud computing
One of the many areas where services are beginning to move towards the cloud is in the database, as cloud providers, either public or private, can remove many of the time consuming tasks around installing, configuring and provisioning the database. These roles are...
Experience mobile music with music streaming
Streaming music feels almost as old as the Internet itself, but due to limitations in bandwidth and high data costs, not many South Africans have been able to experience this, says Matthew Thackrah, deputy MD and head of Consumer Electronics and IT Solutions at...
Stratasys launches the Objet30 OrthoDesk
Stratasys, a leading manufacturer of 3D printers and production systems for prototyping and manufacturing, has announced the launch of the Objet30 OrthoDesk 3D Printer, specially designed for smaller orthodontic labs and clinics. The Objet30 OrthoDesk now makes...
Safaricom uses Gemalto’s backup solution
Gemalto, the world leader in digital security, has announced that Safaricom, a leading mobile operator in Africa, with over 18-million customers, is using its LinqUs Cloud Backup solution to offer mobile subscribers in Kenya a comprehensive backup service for...
Technology will change the face of Africa
The face of Africa is changing and the world is beginning to notice. Implementing world-class technology has been the ambition of many African countries since their independence. Today, this ambition is becoming a reality in specific technological niches and in the...
IT in healthcare set to grow
Healthcare providers in the Middle East and Africa will spend $4,4-billion on IT products and services in 2013 - an increase of 3,8% over 2012 revenue of $4,3-billion. According to Gartner, this forecast includes spending by healthcare providers (includes hospitals...
Nigerian bank opts for IBM
Nigeria’s Keystone Bank has announced the ongoing and successful transformation of its business as a result of its acquisition of technology from IBM, ushering in a new era of service delivery and customer-centric operations for the bank. Keystone Bank deployed a...
SA needs info security experts
Skills shortages in information security disciplines, critical to managing business security, pose a threat to South African organisations. The result is that business and government could end up employing inadequately skilled resources that offer short-term or...
BRICS bank could rival IMF, World Bank
The new BRICS development bank could rival the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the World Bank if it can reconcile its competing agendas. Geoffrey Wood, professor of international business at Warwick Business School, says the BRICS nations make up 40% of the...
Massive growth for smart devices
Worldwide shipments of smart connected devices grew 29,1% year-over-year in 2012, crossing 1-billion units shipped with a value of $576,9-billion. According to the International Data Corporation (IDC) Smart Connected Device Tracker, the market expansion was largely...
IS named Mozambique’s top ISP
Internet Solutions (IS) Mozambique has scooped the award as best Internet service provider (ISP) in Mozambique. Following a two-month independent study by PMR Africa, IS Mozambique was highest rated on an overall rating in the Business Sector: Internet Service...
Consumers don’t access credit reports
One of the most disappointing events that anyone may experience is being declined for credit at a time when credit is most needed. This is why regular and easy access to consumer credit information is so important for everyone. According to the 2012 Third Quarter...
Dell Latitude 10 now available from DCC
The Dell Latitude 10, available from distributor Drive Control Corporation (DCC), ushers in a new breed of tablet, combining the convenience of the small and thin form factor with the power of a PC in a device that is ideal for the serious business user. Featuring...
The future of the DBA in cloud computing
One of the many areas where services are beginning to move towards the cloud is in the database, as cloud providers, either public or private, can remove many of the time consuming tasks around installing, configuring and provisioning the database. These roles are...