Technology News
Boxer rolls out promotions engine
Bytes Managed Solutions’ professional services division has developed a promotions engine for national supermarket group Boxer Superstores’ new promotion, “Win a trip to Idols with Khaya”, which has been integrated into the group’s point-of-sale (POS) system. The...
Africa prepares for a VoD future
The rapid rise of video-on-demand (VoD) presents an opportunity for African telecom operators as well as content producers and distributors to grow their revenues and position themselves at the forefront of an emerging technology that will disrupt multiple industries in years to come. But to seize this opportunity they must think strategically about how they will balance VoD innovation with defending the economics of their current business models as they transition to the future.
Application economy changes business rules
Applications now define a business’ relationship with its customers and fuel the productivity of its employees. This is the word from Mike Gregoire, CEO of CA, in his CA World keynote address where he discussed the new dynamics of the Application Economy and the...
Jasco delivers Avaya Fabric Connect
Jasco has announced the availability of Avaya Fabric Connect technology, an innovative network architecture that enables organisations to build a future-proof foundation for next-generation technology. Fabric Connect supports the deployment of virtualisation, cloud,...
Integrated security a must
Businesses are under constant pressure to prevent security breaches by cunning and sophisticated adversaries that are targeting their most sensitive data. These attacks can have devastating consequences for organisations - putting their staff and customers at...
Muvi TV uses EUTELSAT 7B satellite
Muvi TV, Zambia´s leading commercial broadcaster and one of Africa’s fastest-growing satellite TV platforms, is poised for a new phase of expansion. The company has renewed and expanded its satellite capacity requirements from Stellar, a leading German play-out centre...
Plug and play Internet from DCC
Get online in no time at all no matter where you are with the latest Huawei USB modems from distributor Drive Control Corporation (DCC). The Huawei E3531 and E3131 incorporate Hi-Link software driver technology, allowing users to connect faster than ever, in as little...
Metacom solution boosts visibility, control
Industrial and commercial communications operator Metacom has launched its web-based Metacom Management Centre to clients, allowing them unprecedented insight into network performance. “We solve difficult communications problems for banks, retailers and utilities,”...
What’s your credit score?
Most people see credit as a means to an end. It enables us to purchase something when our budgets are stretched, or alternatively to fund a big-ticket item that exceeds our cash flow. Credit also plays a significant role in building wealth. Used wisely, credit can...
Choosing the right IT partner
In our current economic environment, it is essential that businesses deal with the “right” suppliers and partners, as this can make the difference between success – or even mere survival – and failure. That’s the view of Debbie Pretorius, GM of business connectivity...
Internet, social media drive African change
Access to the Internet can help people to improve their lives and can uplift economies. But there is controversy around Internet.org’s introduction of free Internet services to previously unconnected users in Africa. Kathy Gibson reports from AfricaCom in Cape Town.
Unlimited calls with new Telkom package
Telkom has launched Unlimited Lite, which offers unlimited calling on Telkom’s mobile and fixed line numbers. Benefits include unlimited calls on Telkom’s mobile network, unlimited calls to both fixed line operators, free WiFi data at more than 3000 Telkom mobile hotspots and also 800 minutes to call to other local networks.
Kaspersky lights up ‘Darkhotel’ bug
The “Darkhotel” espionage campaign, which has lurked in the shadows for at least four years while stealing sensitive data from selected corporate executives travelling abroad, has been uncovered by Kaspersky Lab. “Darkhotel” hits its targets while they are staying in...
Boxer rolls out promotions engine
Bytes Managed Solutions’ professional services division has developed a promotions engine for national supermarket group Boxer Superstores’ new promotion, “Win a trip to Idols with Khaya”, which has been integrated into the group’s point-of-sale (POS) system. The...
Africa prepares for a VoD future
The rapid rise of video-on-demand (VoD) presents an opportunity for African telecom operators as well as content producers and distributors to grow their revenues and position themselves at the forefront of an emerging technology that will disrupt multiple industries in years to come. But to seize this opportunity they must think strategically about how they will balance VoD innovation with defending the economics of their current business models as they transition to the future.
Application economy changes business rules
Applications now define a business’ relationship with its customers and fuel the productivity of its employees. This is the word from Mike Gregoire, CEO of CA, in his CA World keynote address where he discussed the new dynamics of the Application Economy and the...
Jasco delivers Avaya Fabric Connect
Jasco has announced the availability of Avaya Fabric Connect technology, an innovative network architecture that enables organisations to build a future-proof foundation for next-generation technology. Fabric Connect supports the deployment of virtualisation, cloud,...
Integrated security a must
Businesses are under constant pressure to prevent security breaches by cunning and sophisticated adversaries that are targeting their most sensitive data. These attacks can have devastating consequences for organisations - putting their staff and customers at...
Muvi TV uses EUTELSAT 7B satellite
Muvi TV, Zambia´s leading commercial broadcaster and one of Africa’s fastest-growing satellite TV platforms, is poised for a new phase of expansion. The company has renewed and expanded its satellite capacity requirements from Stellar, a leading German play-out centre...
Plug and play Internet from DCC
Get online in no time at all no matter where you are with the latest Huawei USB modems from distributor Drive Control Corporation (DCC). The Huawei E3531 and E3131 incorporate Hi-Link software driver technology, allowing users to connect faster than ever, in as little...