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Big data and the three Vs
“Big data” may no longer be a buzzword – the concept of big data, creating big data stores and analysing against these effectively is common practice, says Ryan Naudé, Entelect manager: Data Solutions. However, “big data”, is still a bit of a “fuzzword”, as I like to...
Real IRM launches GWEA qualification
Enterprise architecture specialists Real IRM have launched a training course and qualification geared specifically for the Government-wide Enterprise Architecture Framework (GWEA). GWEA, best described as TOGAF as it applies to the South African public sector, was...
Shell powers young entrepreneurs
On 16 October 2014, Shell will officially launch the revised LiveWIRE programme – a global social investment initiative that focuses on training and equipping young people with the necessary entrepreneurial skills to combat high levels of youth unemployment and...
Containing the cost of compliance
Compliance is increasingly becoming a pressing issue for CTOs and CIO’s in South Africa who are struggling to get to grips the fulfilment of legislative requirements and importantly, containing costs associated with this, says Bryan Balfe, enterprise account manager...
Aspect Software launches Unified IP 7.3
Aspect Software has announced the launch of Aspect Unified IP 7.3, a feature-rich customer contact solution that simplifies and flexibly manages omni-channel interactions. Codenamed Mako Shark, Unified IP (UIP) 7.3 improves upon its predecessor by offering greater...
SA hospital leads in innovation
Groote Schuur Hospital (GSH) in Cape Town is taking the lead in healthcare innovation for service delivery in Africa. This week it celebrates the launch of a new initiative dedicated to fostering innovation at the frontlines of the health care system. An...
Increased IT spend to drive digital economy
Worldwide IT spending is projected to surpass $3,9-trillion in 2015, a 3,9% increase from 2014, and much of this spending will be driven by the digital industrial economy, according to Gartner. The impact that the digital business economy is having on the IT industry...
Big data analysis could fall foul of POPI
As yet another barrage of data leakages makes news headlines, businesses need to consider whether these security incidents are as a result of data hoarding issues or due to operational oversight, especially as the new POPI legislation and its strict guidelines loom....
Use your vote to improve the channel
ICT resellers are urged to use the power of their vote in the 2014 Channelwise Awards to ensure they get the best possible products and services from their vendors and distributors.Online voting for SME and Consumer resellers in the 2014 Channelwise Awards is now...
SA manufacturers set to increase IT spend
IT spending by manufacturers in the three core manufacturing countries of the Middle East and Africa (MEA) – Turkey, Saudi Arabia and South Africa – is set to grow almost 40% over the next five years, according to newly released data from IDC Manufacturing Insights....
Top tips for renting an MFD
A multi-function device (MFD) is an office machine which incorporates the functionalities of multiple devices into one, so as to have a smaller footprint in a home or small business setting or to provide centralised document management, distribution and production in...
IoT gives healthcare a shot in the arm
The race is on. A few months ago, Apple set pulses racing with the launch of its new HealthKit application - a multi-purposing, data-aggregating hub for health and wellness data from multiple platforms, sensors and partners, says Martin Walshaw, senior engineer at F5...
Be your own online recruitment agent
Job hunting can be daunting for the uninitiated, but it doesn’t have to be. There are a few things that young professionals or students entering the workforce for the first time can try to ensure that they find their dream job, says Claire Cobbledick, head of...
Big data and the three Vs
“Big data” may no longer be a buzzword – the concept of big data, creating big data stores and analysing against these effectively is common practice, says Ryan Naudé, Entelect manager: Data Solutions. However, “big data”, is still a bit of a “fuzzword”, as I like to...
Real IRM launches GWEA qualification
Enterprise architecture specialists Real IRM have launched a training course and qualification geared specifically for the Government-wide Enterprise Architecture Framework (GWEA). GWEA, best described as TOGAF as it applies to the South African public sector, was...
Shell powers young entrepreneurs
On 16 October 2014, Shell will officially launch the revised LiveWIRE programme – a global social investment initiative that focuses on training and equipping young people with the necessary entrepreneurial skills to combat high levels of youth unemployment and...
Containing the cost of compliance
Compliance is increasingly becoming a pressing issue for CTOs and CIO’s in South Africa who are struggling to get to grips the fulfilment of legislative requirements and importantly, containing costs associated with this, says Bryan Balfe, enterprise account manager...
Aspect Software launches Unified IP 7.3
Aspect Software has announced the launch of Aspect Unified IP 7.3, a feature-rich customer contact solution that simplifies and flexibly manages omni-channel interactions. Codenamed Mako Shark, Unified IP (UIP) 7.3 improves upon its predecessor by offering greater...
SA hospital leads in innovation
Groote Schuur Hospital (GSH) in Cape Town is taking the lead in healthcare innovation for service delivery in Africa. This week it celebrates the launch of a new initiative dedicated to fostering innovation at the frontlines of the health care system. An...
Increased IT spend to drive digital economy
Worldwide IT spending is projected to surpass $3,9-trillion in 2015, a 3,9% increase from 2014, and much of this spending will be driven by the digital industrial economy, according to Gartner. The impact that the digital business economy is having on the IT industry...