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10 steps to application transformation
Applications in business are being transformed at a faster rate than any time in history. According to the 2013 Cisco Global IT Impact Survey, 71% of companies report IT is deploying more applications than in 2012. Applications and user expectations are becoming more...
Unity Bank uses SkyVision VPN solution
SkyVision Global Networks, a leading global communications provider, today announced its recent partnership with Unity Bank, one of Nigeria’s leading retail financial institutions. SkyVision provided its satellite-based Virtual Private Network (VPN) services via its...
New Dell Inspiron 5348 available from DCC
The new Dell Inspiron 5348 from distributor Drive Control Corporation (DCC) is the latest evolution of All-in-One computing, offering everything the consumer or small office, home office (SOHO) user needs to power both productivity and play. This 23-inch All-in-One...
HP set to split into two
HP is expected to announce that it will split into two separate companies: one consisting of the PC and printer business; and the other consisting of its business-oriented hardware and software operations. The announcement is expected later today. The move is one that...
Nyati takes new position at MTN
Mteto Nyati, previously MD of Microsoft SA, has joined MTN as the telecommunications operator’s group chief enterprise officer. He joined the company on 1 October. “This newly-created role is in line with our strategy to further leverage our integrated ICT offerings....
IT skills shortages limit business growth
Capacity planning and performance management skills within IT infrastructure and operations (I&O) teams are no longer sufficient to meet business needs in the era of the digital economy. According to Gartner, by 2016, the availability of capacity and performance...
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’s silver surfers embrace online shopping
As International Grandparents’ Day was celebrated yesterday (5 October), new data is showing that Baby Boomers in South Africa are defying what it means to be old - especially when it comes to their adventurous online surfing and shopping habits. Take South African...
Vox outlines cloud plans
Vox Telecom has outlined its cloud services plan, positioning itself as a turnkey provider and highlighting key developments that include utility-based pricing; a structured SLA programme; and a managed services layer around its cloud infrastructure environment....
Otel aims for wireless acquisitions
Otel Telecoms has announced its intention to expand its network nationally by strategically acquiring non-controlling shares in established wireless ISPs in various parts of South Africa. While Otel Telecoms’ core service focus is infrastructure, sharing of certain...
Mitel launches new corporate brand
Mitel has launched a new corporate brand. The new brand is the latest in a series of strategic moves that have transformed the company into a world-wide leader in business communications. In the past 18 months, Mitel has doubled in size, broadened its market presence...
Accsys delivers self-service HR
Employee and employer self-service is one of the most significant changes to human resources (HR). HR experts make this claim based on the fact that solutions are available that empower employees with the ability to initiate, control and manage a number of HR...
Adobe Acrobat expands subscription offering
Adobe Acrobat Pro and Standard are now available to the channel on subscription from local Adobe distributor Dax Data. Delivered via the Adobe Value Incentive Plan (VIP), the move extends the power of Acrobat to mobile users, allowing them to work from anywhere, on...
10 steps to application transformation
Applications in business are being transformed at a faster rate than any time in history. According to the 2013 Cisco Global IT Impact Survey, 71% of companies report IT is deploying more applications than in 2012. Applications and user expectations are becoming more...
Unity Bank uses SkyVision VPN solution
SkyVision Global Networks, a leading global communications provider, today announced its recent partnership with Unity Bank, one of Nigeria’s leading retail financial institutions. SkyVision provided its satellite-based Virtual Private Network (VPN) services via its...
New Dell Inspiron 5348 available from DCC
The new Dell Inspiron 5348 from distributor Drive Control Corporation (DCC) is the latest evolution of All-in-One computing, offering everything the consumer or small office, home office (SOHO) user needs to power both productivity and play. This 23-inch All-in-One...
HP set to split into two
HP is expected to announce that it will split into two separate companies: one consisting of the PC and printer business; and the other consisting of its business-oriented hardware and software operations. The announcement is expected later today. The move is one that...
Nyati takes new position at MTN
Mteto Nyati, previously MD of Microsoft SA, has joined MTN as the telecommunications operator’s group chief enterprise officer. He joined the company on 1 October. “This newly-created role is in line with our strategy to further leverage our integrated ICT offerings....
IT skills shortages limit business growth
Capacity planning and performance management skills within IT infrastructure and operations (I&O) teams are no longer sufficient to meet business needs in the era of the digital economy. According to Gartner, by 2016, the availability of capacity and performance...
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...