Technology News
Ruckus APs achieve Microsoft qualification
Ruckus Wireless has announced that several Ruckus ZoneFlex access points (APs) - including the new Ruckus ZoneFlex R500 (2x2:2), ZoneFlex R600 (3x3:3), ZoneFlex T300 Series, Ruckus ZoneDirector 3000, ZoneDirector 5000, the ZoneDirector 1200 Smart Wireless LAN (WLAN)...
LG unveils G Flex2 at CES 2015
LG continues to push the industry boundaries with the unveiling of the new G Flex2 at the 2015 International CES in Las Vegas. The original G Flex earned positive reviews for its innovative design and outside-the-box thinking. One year later, the G Flex2 improves upon its predecessor in every way possible with a more advanced design, faster performance and most importantly, greater convenience.
Are schools ready for education technology?
As with any technology, there are always early adopters, followed by users who implement the technology when it is already accepted, and finally late adopters, those who implement the technology after it is being widely used, says Bez Sangari, CEO of Sangari SA. There...
Samsung wins 80 awards at CES 2015
Samsung has announced that it won 80 prestigious awards at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) 2015 Innovations Awards. CES, the world’s largest consumer technology tradeshow held by the Consumer Electronics Association (CEA) every year, has honoured Samsung with...
Falcon fails to land on platform
Elon Musk’s SpaceX succeeded in delivering supplies to the International Space Station (ISS), but failed to land its rocket on a platform designed to retrieve it and allow it to be re-used. SpaceX attempted to land the first stage on an autonomous spaceport drone ship in the Atlantic Ocean after stage separation. While the rocket made it to the drone ship, it landed hard, the company reports.
Quantum dot TV technology comes of age
LCD TV makers are responding to the challenge of OLED, with quantum dot (QD) technology, curved screens and other innovations. According to new information from DisplaySearch, part of IHS, in order to boost consumer value in the LCD television market, 4K...
Customer engagement key for business success
Weak mobile customer service is harming customer engagement, according to Gartner. No rallying principle in the enterprise matters more than the creation of superior customer engagement and IT leaders will need to innovate in engaging customers on all channels and...
Solutions needed in power crisis
The current energy crisis is not a result of historic imbalances, but symptomatic of issues facing the country today – and for the sake of the economy, the power issues need to be addressed urgently. This is the word from Mmusi Maimane, deputy federal chairperson and Parliamentary leader of the Democratic Alliance.
Sea change for spending trends in 2015
A number of international trends are set to impact South Africa this year, with new payment systems, online spending and digital finance solutions among those that will affect most consumers. This is according to Craig Whittaker, head of product at Wonga.com South...
Corporate VoIP due to surge in 2015
Voice over IP (VoIP) solutions are due for a resurgence in popularity during 2015. This is the prediction from Louis Jardim of Turrito Networks, who says networks have matured so that operators are finally in a position to offer enterprise-grade voice quality at affordable prices.
Is your IT environment enabling users?
IT environments that can’t provide reliable, consistent availability risk driving users to unauthorised cloud services -- and compromising security in the process, according to Warren Oliver, Veeam’s regional manager for Southern Africa. “The consumerisation of the...
Hisense releases curved ULED2 TV
Known for its product advantages such as high colour gamut, high dynamic range, high definition and high FPS, Hisense ULED TV has been popular with consumers since it appeared on the market. The upcoming upgraded G2 products also appeared at CES 2015. From the live...
Logical access is key for privacy management
Information about individuals has become readily available due to multiple transactions and the various online accounts people have, says Stan Khan, MD at Muvoni Biometrics and Smartcard Solutions (MBSS). With the advances in technology comes greater access to the...
Ruckus APs achieve Microsoft qualification
Ruckus Wireless has announced that several Ruckus ZoneFlex access points (APs) - including the new Ruckus ZoneFlex R500 (2x2:2), ZoneFlex R600 (3x3:3), ZoneFlex T300 Series, Ruckus ZoneDirector 3000, ZoneDirector 5000, the ZoneDirector 1200 Smart Wireless LAN (WLAN)...
LG unveils G Flex2 at CES 2015
LG continues to push the industry boundaries with the unveiling of the new G Flex2 at the 2015 International CES in Las Vegas. The original G Flex earned positive reviews for its innovative design and outside-the-box thinking. One year later, the G Flex2 improves upon its predecessor in every way possible with a more advanced design, faster performance and most importantly, greater convenience.
Are schools ready for education technology?
As with any technology, there are always early adopters, followed by users who implement the technology when it is already accepted, and finally late adopters, those who implement the technology after it is being widely used, says Bez Sangari, CEO of Sangari SA. There...
Samsung wins 80 awards at CES 2015
Samsung has announced that it won 80 prestigious awards at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) 2015 Innovations Awards. CES, the world’s largest consumer technology tradeshow held by the Consumer Electronics Association (CEA) every year, has honoured Samsung with...
Falcon fails to land on platform
Elon Musk’s SpaceX succeeded in delivering supplies to the International Space Station (ISS), but failed to land its rocket on a platform designed to retrieve it and allow it to be re-used. SpaceX attempted to land the first stage on an autonomous spaceport drone ship in the Atlantic Ocean after stage separation. While the rocket made it to the drone ship, it landed hard, the company reports.
Quantum dot TV technology comes of age
LCD TV makers are responding to the challenge of OLED, with quantum dot (QD) technology, curved screens and other innovations. According to new information from DisplaySearch, part of IHS, in order to boost consumer value in the LCD television market, 4K...
Customer engagement key for business success
Weak mobile customer service is harming customer engagement, according to Gartner. No rallying principle in the enterprise matters more than the creation of superior customer engagement and IT leaders will need to innovate in engaging customers on all channels and...