Technology News
PC sales see SA comeback
When iPads first came out, they were widely lauded as causing the possible demise of the PC. But it seems that there has been a definite turnaround, says Christopher Riley, CEO of The Notebook Company. Riley says that when tablets hit the world, they were seen as a...
The cost of false overtime payments
Recent news reports stated that OR Tambo municipality in the Eastern Cape has spent over R3-million on overtime in just three months, with some employees doubling their salaries.
Powermonkey Expedition now available in SA
Powertraveller has developed a world-first in off-grid power generation and Wintec Solutions is excited to announce its arrival in South Africa. The Powertraveller Powermonkey Expedition will be available from Powertraveller stockists nationwide. With an...
VIDI streaming service launches in SA
South Africa’s easy-to-access online streaming entertainment hub, VIDI - which allows viewers to watch their favourite TV series and movies as and when they want - has been unveiled. VIDI is the first South African streaming service to offer both a monthly...
Leasing IT equipment is a win-win situation
Since the 2009 recession, many businesses have been forced to find innovative ways in which to cut back costs. One of the trends that have emerged out of this is for businesses to rent the ICT equipment they might need – such as computers and telephone systems –...
Datacentrix scores Cisco award hat trick
Integrated ICT solutions and services provider, Datacentrix has received Cisco’s Customer Satisfaction Excellence recognition for the third year running. “Considering that the Datacentrix Cisco business unit only came into being three years ago, this is an excellent...
Aptean launches new Axis ERP release
Aptean, represented in South Africa by Rifle-Shot Performance Holdings, has launched Axis 6.2, the latest version of its industry-leading ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) solution designed for metals producers, wire and cable manufacturers and metals service...
Junk Mail rolls out Magic solution
Magic Software Enterprises, a global provider of software platforms for enterprise mobility, cloud applications, and business integration, has announced that Junk Mail through their SugarCRM reseller, Strategic Dimensions, chose Magic’s end-to-end enterprise mobility...
kalahari.com appoints new CTO
Technical infrastructure has always played a central role in kalahari.com’s ability to deliver the best online shopping experience for its customers as South Africa’s leading e-tailer. As kalahari.com continues to focus on bringing its customers new, quality products...
IT in Africa’s construction industry
An integral component of today’s construction industry is IT. Utilising the data it generates, IT contributes significantly to meeting industry needs and adapts to and supports construction trends.It is in fact one of the core utilities or services that support an...
Moving past the Apple Pay hype
The hype around the launch of Apple Pay has raised both enterprise and consumer expectations about the spread of mobile payments. But it is important to separate this hype from the reality - particularly from a regional point of view, according to IDC. In addition,...
Big data set to grow to $41,5bn
International Data Corporation (IDC) forecasts that the big data technology and services market will grow at a 26,4% compound annual growth rate (CAGR) to $41,5-billion through 2018, or about six times the growth rate of the overall IT market. Although IDC believes...
UCT improves in 2014 university rankings
The University of Cape Town has maintained its upward trend in the annual Quacquarelli Symonds (QS) World University Rankings, moving up four places to 141st place for the 2014/2015 ranking cycle. The university was ranked 145th last year. The rankings were released...
PC sales see SA comeback
When iPads first came out, they were widely lauded as causing the possible demise of the PC. But it seems that there has been a definite turnaround, says Christopher Riley, CEO of The Notebook Company. Riley says that when tablets hit the world, they were seen as a...
The cost of false overtime payments
Recent news reports stated that OR Tambo municipality in the Eastern Cape has spent over R3-million on overtime in just three months, with some employees doubling their salaries.
Powermonkey Expedition now available in SA
Powertraveller has developed a world-first in off-grid power generation and Wintec Solutions is excited to announce its arrival in South Africa. The Powertraveller Powermonkey Expedition will be available from Powertraveller stockists nationwide. With an...
VIDI streaming service launches in SA
South Africa’s easy-to-access online streaming entertainment hub, VIDI - which allows viewers to watch their favourite TV series and movies as and when they want - has been unveiled. VIDI is the first South African streaming service to offer both a monthly...
Leasing IT equipment is a win-win situation
Since the 2009 recession, many businesses have been forced to find innovative ways in which to cut back costs. One of the trends that have emerged out of this is for businesses to rent the ICT equipment they might need – such as computers and telephone systems –...
Datacentrix scores Cisco award hat trick
Integrated ICT solutions and services provider, Datacentrix has received Cisco’s Customer Satisfaction Excellence recognition for the third year running. “Considering that the Datacentrix Cisco business unit only came into being three years ago, this is an excellent...
Aptean launches new Axis ERP release
Aptean, represented in South Africa by Rifle-Shot Performance Holdings, has launched Axis 6.2, the latest version of its industry-leading ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) solution designed for metals producers, wire and cable manufacturers and metals service...