Technology News
Power boost with new plant
A 100 MW solar plant launched near the town of Pofadder in the Northern Cape Province will be capable of providing clean and sustainable power to approximately 80 000 homes in South Africa. The project is a partnership between Abengoa, the Industrial Development Corporation (IDC), and the KaXu Community Trust and was last week inaugurated by Minister of Economic Development, Ebrahim Patel, accompanied by Deputy Minister of Public Enterprises, Bulelani Magwanishe, Premier of the Northern Cape, Silvia Lucas, executives of Abengoa and IDC and representatives of the local community.
100% uptime for Teraco during Cape fire
While it was business as usual for Teraco, Africa’s only vendor-neutral data centre, the fire that broke out in the Great Westerford building did result in damage to the roof and third floor, and a temporary cut in council power. “The power cut did not however impact...
Local government needs NDP focus
President Jacob Zuma says the country’s provinces and municipalities must do much more to implement the National Development Plan (NDP). “We are pleased with the speed of implementation of the NDP by provinces and municipalities but feel that more still needs to be...
Mobile display competition heats up
Global mobile phone display module shipments are expected to rise just 4% year-over-year in 2015 to reach 2-billion units, leading to even stronger competition among manufacturers. According to a new report from IHS, the leading global source for critical information...
The growing relevance of DevOps tools
Although DevOps emphasises people (and culture) over tools and processes, implementation utilises technology. As a result, Gartner expects strong growth opportunities for DevOps toolsets, with the total for DevOps tools reaching $2,3-billion in 2015, up 21,1% from...
Enterprise storage in year-end rally
Total worldwide enterprise storage systems factory revenue grew 7,2% year-over-year to nearly $10,6-billion during the fourth quarter of 2014 (4Q14), according to the International Data Corporation (IDC) Worldwide Quarterly Disk Storage Systems Tracker. Total capacity...
Industry urged to unite on digital migration
The Department of Communications has called on all key role players in the broadcasting fraternity to put behind them all their differences and work together to deliver digital television, ensuring universal access to broadcasting services. The department yesterday...
SA’s top teachers honoured
South Africa’s outstanding teachers, who go beyond the call of duty, were honoured on Saturday evening during the annual National Teaching Awards. The event was held at Gallagher Estate and it was attended by Deputy President Cyril Ramaphosa, Basic Education Minister...
Tecnotree, TruTeq team up on value-add
Tecnotree has announced that it has chosen TruTeq Wireless as its premium partner for its “consolidated VAS” (value-added service) offering. TruTeq Wireless has established itself over the past 14 years as a market leader in the digital messaging space in Africa, with...
Check Point ranked number one by Gartner
Check Point Software Technologies recently announced that the company led worldwide market share for Firewall Equipment in Q3 2014, according to research published by Gartner. Gartner’s Market Share: Enterprise Network Equipment research states: * Check Point leads...
Make environmental monitoring a priority
Many businesses underestimate the importance of environmental monitoring when it comes to an IT computer room, data centre or other valuable IT assets and facilities, but without environmental monitoring, they risk the damage of expensive assets and the loss of data...
Air Duct uses Huawei TE30 video conferencing
Air Duct, a South African-based mechanical, electrical and plumbing (MEP) company that works across 13 African countries, assisting in the construction and refurbishment of commercial structures, has acquired a Huawei TE30 video conferencing (VC) solution. Sourced and...
YahClick strengthens position in key markets
Al Yah Satellite Communications Company (Yahsat) has announced that its satellite broadband service, YahClick, active customer base has recorded significant growth of more than 42% during 2014. To date, YahClick has acquired almost 34 000 subscribers for its satellite...
Power boost with new plant
A 100 MW solar plant launched near the town of Pofadder in the Northern Cape Province will be capable of providing clean and sustainable power to approximately 80 000 homes in South Africa. The project is a partnership between Abengoa, the Industrial Development Corporation (IDC), and the KaXu Community Trust and was last week inaugurated by Minister of Economic Development, Ebrahim Patel, accompanied by Deputy Minister of Public Enterprises, Bulelani Magwanishe, Premier of the Northern Cape, Silvia Lucas, executives of Abengoa and IDC and representatives of the local community.
100% uptime for Teraco during Cape fire
While it was business as usual for Teraco, Africa’s only vendor-neutral data centre, the fire that broke out in the Great Westerford building did result in damage to the roof and third floor, and a temporary cut in council power. “The power cut did not however impact...
Local government needs NDP focus
President Jacob Zuma says the country’s provinces and municipalities must do much more to implement the National Development Plan (NDP). “We are pleased with the speed of implementation of the NDP by provinces and municipalities but feel that more still needs to be...
Mobile display competition heats up
Global mobile phone display module shipments are expected to rise just 4% year-over-year in 2015 to reach 2-billion units, leading to even stronger competition among manufacturers. According to a new report from IHS, the leading global source for critical information...
The growing relevance of DevOps tools
Although DevOps emphasises people (and culture) over tools and processes, implementation utilises technology. As a result, Gartner expects strong growth opportunities for DevOps toolsets, with the total for DevOps tools reaching $2,3-billion in 2015, up 21,1% from...
Enterprise storage in year-end rally
Total worldwide enterprise storage systems factory revenue grew 7,2% year-over-year to nearly $10,6-billion during the fourth quarter of 2014 (4Q14), according to the International Data Corporation (IDC) Worldwide Quarterly Disk Storage Systems Tracker. Total capacity...
Industry urged to unite on digital migration
The Department of Communications has called on all key role players in the broadcasting fraternity to put behind them all their differences and work together to deliver digital television, ensuring universal access to broadcasting services. The department yesterday...