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Autodesk and ZIVA sign MOU
Autodesk, a leader in 3D design, engineering, and entertainment software, and the Zimbabwe Institute of Vigital Arts (ZIVA) have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to help students become industry ready and take full advantage of opportunities in a new global...
Big impediments to the Internet of Things
The heart of the newly popular Internet of Things (IoT) is Internet-enabled sensing nodes. Saying the subject encompasses all wireless networks because they are all candidates for Internet enablement at node level is an unrealistic, tongue-in-cheek approach aimed more...
NetApp, VMware extend relationship
NetApp has announced it is extending its more than a decade-long alliance with VMware to help customers transition to an IT future that is increasingly software defined and embraces cloud computing. As a leader in software-defined storage (SDS), NetApp is forging a...
Data management education, skills needed
Big data is currently one of the most talked-about megatrends affecting the business world, along with cloud computing, customer centricity and data-centric legislation such as the Protection of Personal Information (PoPI) Act, says Gary Allemann, MD, Master Data...
DVT announces Lean Agile SA line-up
DVT Academy, the training arm of software and services company DVT, has announced additional content and speakers for the upcoming Lean Agile SA (formerly Continuously Lean) conference in Cape Town and Johannesburg in early October. Hosted in collaboration with the...
Improved customer experience grows profits
Just like the Internet has revolutionised the way in which consumers make purchases, it is also changing the way in which business-to-business (B2B) buying is conducted. As this process takes hold, those organisations which invest in delivering a superior consumer...
RS Components stocks Murrelektronik range
RS Components (RS) is stocking the latest range of connection technology and passive distribution systems from Murrelektronik, a manufacturer of advanced technology in electrical engineering and electronics. Murrelektronik designs and manufactures one of the most...
Aptean launches Axis 6.2
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...
Virtual telcos break operator stranglehold
If you’re a South African business there’s every chance that you’re stuck in a dysfunctional relationship with your telco, says Dave Meintjies, MD, Connection Telecom. To begin with you’re probably tied up in a 24-month or 12-month contract. You’re most likely paying...
3D printing cuts surgical costs
3D printing is being used to validate patient surgery prior to an operation, helping to reduce the length of surgical procedures and leading to a substantial reduction in theatre costs.
Otel expands its footprint in Gauteng
Otel Telecoms has expanded its fixed wireless network to include extended reach throughout newly-developed housing and commercial areas in Gauteng. With the addition of a few new points of presence (PoPs) in Gauteng, Otel Telecoms offers expanded wireless Internet and...
New temperature controller from Schneider
Schneider Electric, a global specialist in energy management, today announced at its Xperience Efficiency event in Johannesburg, that the new range of Zelio temperature controllers and accessories, key components for temperature regulation in heating and refrigeration...
Juniva is SA’s first health e-tailer
Living well isn’t just the past-time of conservationists, vegetarians and fitness enthusiasts. It’s gone mainstream where wheatgrass shots may soon be the new vodka and carbs have become a swear word. So, what’s driving us to become so healthy? “Modern living and poor...
Autodesk and ZIVA sign MOU
Autodesk, a leader in 3D design, engineering, and entertainment software, and the Zimbabwe Institute of Vigital Arts (ZIVA) have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to help students become industry ready and take full advantage of opportunities in a new global...
Big impediments to the Internet of Things
The heart of the newly popular Internet of Things (IoT) is Internet-enabled sensing nodes. Saying the subject encompasses all wireless networks because they are all candidates for Internet enablement at node level is an unrealistic, tongue-in-cheek approach aimed more...
NetApp, VMware extend relationship
NetApp has announced it is extending its more than a decade-long alliance with VMware to help customers transition to an IT future that is increasingly software defined and embraces cloud computing. As a leader in software-defined storage (SDS), NetApp is forging a...
Data management education, skills needed
Big data is currently one of the most talked-about megatrends affecting the business world, along with cloud computing, customer centricity and data-centric legislation such as the Protection of Personal Information (PoPI) Act, says Gary Allemann, MD, Master Data...
DVT announces Lean Agile SA line-up
DVT Academy, the training arm of software and services company DVT, has announced additional content and speakers for the upcoming Lean Agile SA (formerly Continuously Lean) conference in Cape Town and Johannesburg in early October. Hosted in collaboration with the...
Improved customer experience grows profits
Just like the Internet has revolutionised the way in which consumers make purchases, it is also changing the way in which business-to-business (B2B) buying is conducted. As this process takes hold, those organisations which invest in delivering a superior consumer...
RS Components stocks Murrelektronik range
RS Components (RS) is stocking the latest range of connection technology and passive distribution systems from Murrelektronik, a manufacturer of advanced technology in electrical engineering and electronics. Murrelektronik designs and manufactures one of the most...