Technology News
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,...
See the world with Google and Wii
A new application that brings Nintendo and Google together to allow users to travel the world using their Wii U GamePad controller, is now available as a free download in the Nintendo eShop. Wii Street U powered by Google offers the map data and 360° panoramic Street...
Check Point releases 21700 Appliance
Check Point Software Technologies, the worldwide leader in securing the Internet, has announced the launch of its new 21700 Appliance providing market leading security and the fastest performance in a compact 2U chassis. The appliance offers maximum security...
Ricoh named sustainability leader
Ricoh is one of Global 100 Most Sustainable Corporations in the world for the ninth year and has been every year since the list's inception in 2005. The list recognised Ricoh in three areas: resource management; financial management; and employee management. “The list...
Master data management with Software AG
There has been much hype written around master data management (MDM) – indeed, analyst firm Gartner released their Hype Cycle report last year. Gartner describes MDM as “a technology-enabled business discipline that helps organisations achieve a 'single version of the...
Ericsson defines cloud evolution
Mobile networks have evolved through 2G, 3G and long term evolution (LTE). As mobility becomes part of the mainstream digital lifestyle, the next step is for the network to be the vehicle of cloud evolution. With an increasing focus on quality of experience among...
Adobe Creative Cloud available from Comztek
Local value added distributor, Comztek, is pleased to announce the immediate local availability of Adobe Creative Cloud for teams sold through its network of certified gold and platinum resellers. According to Comztek’s Adobe specialists, the new Creative Cloud for...
SerVision solution provides live monitoring
One of the leading security company’s in southern Africa, with more than 50 years of experience, recently implemented SerVision’s Video Gateway solution for mobile applications such as buses, trains, police vans, delivery trucks and the like to enhance its security...
Challenges to cloud adoption
Business and IT leaders across the globe are finding cloud adoption to be more complicated than many had originally anticipated. According to a report from KPMG International, The Cloud Takes Shape, nearly 33% of all executives surveyed say that cloud implementation...
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,...
See the world with Google and Wii
A new application that brings Nintendo and Google together to allow users to travel the world using their Wii U GamePad controller, is now available as a free download in the Nintendo eShop. Wii Street U powered by Google offers the map data and 360° panoramic Street...
Check Point releases 21700 Appliance
Check Point Software Technologies, the worldwide leader in securing the Internet, has announced the launch of its new 21700 Appliance providing market leading security and the fastest performance in a compact 2U chassis. The appliance offers maximum security...
Ricoh named sustainability leader
Ricoh is one of Global 100 Most Sustainable Corporations in the world for the ninth year and has been every year since the list's inception in 2005. The list recognised Ricoh in three areas: resource management; financial management; and employee management. “The list...
Master data management with Software AG
There has been much hype written around master data management (MDM) – indeed, analyst firm Gartner released their Hype Cycle report last year. Gartner describes MDM as “a technology-enabled business discipline that helps organisations achieve a 'single version of the...