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Norton delivers powerful threat protection
In a move to streamline nine core offerings into one flagship subscription service, Symantec has announced the availability of Norton Security. The new service is an advanced multi-layered protection solution that helps shield consumers from sophisticated and evolving...
IFS wins prestigious Oracle award
IFS, a global enterprise applications company, announced that they were recently awarded with the 2014 Oracle Excellence Award for Partner of the Year: South Africa – Technology, in recognition of its strong performance as an Oracle business partner during the course...
Reliance on one network provider is risky
Businesses that rely on a single network provider for their connectivity are putting themselves at risk, according to Louis Jardim, commercial director at Turrito Networks, who says small- to medium-sized businesses are particularly vulnerable. “Large enterprises are...
EMC targets EMEA channel growth
EMC has announced that it is enhancing the way it works with channel resellers to target the entry-level segment in EMEA (with product sales worth between $5 000 and $25 000). To increase sales in this segment EMC has implemented a simplified quoting process,...
Marketing your business in Africa
At no time in recent years has there been as much optimism about the various opportunities for businesses in Africa. Yet, successfully marketing a brand across such a diverse continent – with over 50 countries, hundreds of languages and various cultures – is no easy...
Risks of cyber-attacks hard to define
Cyber-attacks cause very real and tangible damage to businesses, not only in terms of financial losses, but in terms of damage to reputation. Risk management is one factor in the prevention and mitigation chain, as it is essentially the forecasting and evaluation of...
Kaspersky protects ZyXEL UTM firewalls
ZyXEL Communications and Kaspersky Lab are delighted to announce that ZyXEL’s newly introduced line of next-generation UTM firewalls integrates Kaspersky Lab’s breakthrough anti-malware technologies. The companies’ long-term co-operation and ultimate integration...
DCC offers new Huawei E5220 WiFi modem
Create a WiFi hotspot quickly and effortlessly wherever you need it with the Huawei E5220 WiFi modem from distributor Drive Control Corporation (DCC). This fully portable modem allows you to share a single mobile data connection with up to 10 devices, and offers...
Cloud-based computer bridges IT gap
CloudGate, the new computer from Cloudware Technologies (a MICROmega company), combines the simplicity of the Android operating system with the creative tools of the traditional desktop to create what Cloudware’s MD Brian Timperley calls “a powerful new hybrid device...
Protecting the mobile workforce
Not too long ago, many organisations were dismissing the bring your own device (BYOD) phenomenon as being of no consequence. However, nowadays they realise that BYOD can have serious implications for the business, and are putting policies in place and implementing...
Cell C boosts value of MegaBonus
Cell C MegaBonus customers will receive more from their MegaBonus prepaid offer. From 5 October, Cell C will boost the value on its MegaBonus prepaid promotional offer from three to four times the value for any recharge above R5. For example, a customer that recharges...
Tech4Africa turns five
When Tech4Africa founder Gareth Knight first started working on the company in 2006, his vision was to bring SxSW to Africa so that people wouldn't have to travel to Austin to soak up the knowledge, inspiration and networking it is well known for. 2010 saw the first...
The evolution of TV
Unlike most other inventions, no single person invented the television. In fact, it was a compilation of inventions perfected by intense competition. This is a trend that’s still continuous to this day, as innovators – such as LG – continue to rewrite history and...
Norton delivers powerful threat protection
In a move to streamline nine core offerings into one flagship subscription service, Symantec has announced the availability of Norton Security. The new service is an advanced multi-layered protection solution that helps shield consumers from sophisticated and evolving...
IFS wins prestigious Oracle award
IFS, a global enterprise applications company, announced that they were recently awarded with the 2014 Oracle Excellence Award for Partner of the Year: South Africa – Technology, in recognition of its strong performance as an Oracle business partner during the course...
Reliance on one network provider is risky
Businesses that rely on a single network provider for their connectivity are putting themselves at risk, according to Louis Jardim, commercial director at Turrito Networks, who says small- to medium-sized businesses are particularly vulnerable. “Large enterprises are...
EMC targets EMEA channel growth
EMC has announced that it is enhancing the way it works with channel resellers to target the entry-level segment in EMEA (with product sales worth between $5 000 and $25 000). To increase sales in this segment EMC has implemented a simplified quoting process,...
Marketing your business in Africa
At no time in recent years has there been as much optimism about the various opportunities for businesses in Africa. Yet, successfully marketing a brand across such a diverse continent – with over 50 countries, hundreds of languages and various cultures – is no easy...
Risks of cyber-attacks hard to define
Cyber-attacks cause very real and tangible damage to businesses, not only in terms of financial losses, but in terms of damage to reputation. Risk management is one factor in the prevention and mitigation chain, as it is essentially the forecasting and evaluation of...
Kaspersky protects ZyXEL UTM firewalls
ZyXEL Communications and Kaspersky Lab are delighted to announce that ZyXEL’s newly introduced line of next-generation UTM firewalls integrates Kaspersky Lab’s breakthrough anti-malware technologies. The companies’ long-term co-operation and ultimate integration...