Technology News
FNB hits 1m users on its app
FNB’s Banking App, first launched in July 2011, is now active on more than 1-million smart devices. “This milestone is testament to the progressive nature of South Africans and their choice to bank digitally, which adds value to their lives via convenience and...
Taking the automotive industry into the future
The automotive Industry has become increasingly competitive in the past few years with manufacturers and brands jostling for a leadership position in both international and local markets. Automotive manufacturers need to find innovative new ways of differentiating...
Closing the ‘mobile’ gap in your DR strategy
In a data-driven business environment, disaster recovery (DR) is critical to on-going productivity and profitability, writes Fred Mitchell, software division manager at Drive Control Corporation. The ability to get back up and running quickly after any data loss...
Resistance to Innovation is Futile
It stands to reason if we don’t innovate we’ll lose position because our competitors will take over our market share, writes Michael Stanleigh and Ian Huntly, CEO of Rifle-Shot Performance Holdings, official representatives of SoftExpert in South Africa . In...
14 tips to make web chat work
We have seen web chat really starting to take hold in the contact centre – and not just for the younger generation. Peter Flanagan, Genesys regional director: Southern & Eastern Africa, gives 14 top tips to implement a successful web chat policy. These tips were...
Acer extends reliability promise to Windows tablets
Acer announced enhancements to the”Acer Reliability Promise” by extending the programme to its Windows tablets. The scheme is targeted especially at Small/Medium Businesses/SoHo and now covers its TravelMate commercial notebook range, Veriton desktops, monitors,...
Hospital WiFi a boon for staff and patients
WiFi networks designed specifically for hospital use are catching on around the world, as both staff and patients see the multiple benefits of secure network access. Anton Jacobsz, MD of Aruba distributor Networks Unlimited, says that, along with hotels, retail areas,...
BCX debuts unified communications solution in the cloud
As the cloud continues to integrate all forms of information technology, more businesses are seeking unified communications services. In response to this demand, Business Connexion (BCX) is launching a hosted voice network that offers a complete voice experience from...
Atio offers voice biometrics via OneVault partnership
Atio has partnered with voice biometric authentication service provider OneVault to offer voice biometric solutions to its customers. According to Atio’s CEO, Chris Van der Sande: “ATIO has been focused on introducing innovative solutions into our overall solution...
Ocular Technologies offers Aspect’s cloud solution
Ocular Technologies, a South African contact centre solutions provider and Aspect 2014 Partner of the Year for Europe and Africa, will be offering Aspect’s cloud contact solution to its clients. “No longer an outlandish term, the usage of ‘cloud-based solution’ is...
Algeria gets microwave networking solution
Alcatel-Lucent is providing Algeria’s DJEZZY (OTA) with its industry-leading 9500 Microwave Packet Radio solution, upgrading OTA’s mobile backhaul architecture to meet demand created by expanding ownership of smartphones. OTA, a division of Vimpelcom, is Algeria’s...
SA’s newspapers maintain strong growth, says PwC
South Africa’s newspaper industry remains buoyant and diverse showing continued growth. High-profile news stories such as the trial of Paralympian Oscar Pistorius and the death of former President Nelson Mandela resulted in a spike in total newspaper circulation in...
Telkom issues statement on organisational restructure
Telkom’s turnaround strategy and organisational restructuring has attracted much attention in recent days. The company has issued the following statement to enunciate the considerations that are key to the successful execution of the process. “In April this year, as...
FNB hits 1m users on its app
FNB’s Banking App, first launched in July 2011, is now active on more than 1-million smart devices. “This milestone is testament to the progressive nature of South Africans and their choice to bank digitally, which adds value to their lives via convenience and...
Taking the automotive industry into the future
The automotive Industry has become increasingly competitive in the past few years with manufacturers and brands jostling for a leadership position in both international and local markets. Automotive manufacturers need to find innovative new ways of differentiating...
Closing the ‘mobile’ gap in your DR strategy
In a data-driven business environment, disaster recovery (DR) is critical to on-going productivity and profitability, writes Fred Mitchell, software division manager at Drive Control Corporation. The ability to get back up and running quickly after any data loss...
Resistance to Innovation is Futile
It stands to reason if we don’t innovate we’ll lose position because our competitors will take over our market share, writes Michael Stanleigh and Ian Huntly, CEO of Rifle-Shot Performance Holdings, official representatives of SoftExpert in South Africa . In...
14 tips to make web chat work
We have seen web chat really starting to take hold in the contact centre – and not just for the younger generation. Peter Flanagan, Genesys regional director: Southern & Eastern Africa, gives 14 top tips to implement a successful web chat policy. These tips were...
Acer extends reliability promise to Windows tablets
Acer announced enhancements to the”Acer Reliability Promise” by extending the programme to its Windows tablets. The scheme is targeted especially at Small/Medium Businesses/SoHo and now covers its TravelMate commercial notebook range, Veriton desktops, monitors,...
Hospital WiFi a boon for staff and patients
WiFi networks designed specifically for hospital use are catching on around the world, as both staff and patients see the multiple benefits of secure network access. Anton Jacobsz, MD of Aruba distributor Networks Unlimited, says that, along with hotels, retail areas,...