Technology News
A wireless future for smart cities
Globally, the pressure is on for cities to become “smart”, with a strong need to invest in ICT and socio-economic development, while still effectively managing budgets and scarce natural resources. The intention is to provide quality working and living conditions for...
A busy quarter for the hackers
Kaspersky Lab has reported on a banking fraud campaign that saw €500 000 stolen from 190 victims in just one week, as well as the first in-the-wild mobile encryptor that is selling for $5 000 on the black market. The mobile encryptor and has already infected 2 000...
DBE says it’s addressing teacher knowledge
The Department of Basic Education has responded to reports about teachers’ poor content knowledge. The following statement was issued: “The report released this week suggesting that teachers are not sufficiently equipped to teach mathematics is not revealing anything...
Standard Bank updates banking app
Standard Bank has announced the much anticipated update of its banking app for smartphones. This rollout follows the successful launch of its new generation tablet banking app in March this year. According to Vuyo Mpako, head of Innovation and Channel Design at...
Dac Systems, Nintex empowers business
The increase in data volume combined with the need to maintain a standardised and sustainable operation is driving the need for businesses to invest in advanced workflow and process management infrastructure. Dac Systems, a leading distributor of business process...
IronTree offers Panda Cloud Fusion
IronTree has extended their range of cloud services to include Panda Cloud Fusion, delivering comprehensive security, management and support into one easy to use solution. This extends IronTree’s proposition adding protection and management to their already strong...
Timex introduces innovative smartwatch
Timex, the iconic leader in outdoor and sports performance timepieces and the first authentic watch brand to enter the smartwatch space, has reached yet another milestone with the introduction of the Timex IRONMAN ONE GPS+, offering consumers stand-alone wireless...
Hybrid solutions ease SMMEs’ load
In today’s connected world, no SMME can afford to ignore the benefits of cloud services that can help it to boost productivity, increase efficiency and reduce costs. Such services can free you of many of the complexities of looking after computer systems so that you...
Konica Minolta backs PinkDrive
Konica Minolta Medical South Africa (KMMSA) has joined parent company, the Bidvest Group, in pledging its on-going support to the PinkDrive’s initiative to bring the early detection of breast cancer to all South African women. Earlier this year, PinkDrive unveiled...
Flash is important for the channel
Distribution is in the midst of one of the most turbulent times in its history. Seemingly out of nowhere, the once simple world of hardware resale has been turned on its head and partner organisations have had to get to grips with new technologies and new business...
Chromebook sales set to reach 5,2m
Sales of Chromebooks will reach 5,2-million units in 2014, a 79% increase from 2013, according to Gartner. By 2017, sales of Chromebooks are set to nearly triple to reach 14,4-million units.
Global LCD market grows against expectations
Liquid-crystal-display television (LCD TV) panels enjoyed unexpected growth in the first half of this year, tied to enthusiastic TV viewing because of the World Cup and other factors that benefited the market, according to a new report from HIS Technology. Global LCD...
‘Net neutrality’ not an issue for now
The Internet Service Providers’ Association (ISPA) has made a strong recommendation to the Independent Communications Authority of South Africa (ICASA) to steer clear of any regulatory intervention regarding Net neutrality.
A wireless future for smart cities
Globally, the pressure is on for cities to become “smart”, with a strong need to invest in ICT and socio-economic development, while still effectively managing budgets and scarce natural resources. The intention is to provide quality working and living conditions for...
A busy quarter for the hackers
Kaspersky Lab has reported on a banking fraud campaign that saw €500 000 stolen from 190 victims in just one week, as well as the first in-the-wild mobile encryptor that is selling for $5 000 on the black market. The mobile encryptor and has already infected 2 000...
DBE says it’s addressing teacher knowledge
The Department of Basic Education has responded to reports about teachers’ poor content knowledge. The following statement was issued: “The report released this week suggesting that teachers are not sufficiently equipped to teach mathematics is not revealing anything...
Standard Bank updates banking app
Standard Bank has announced the much anticipated update of its banking app for smartphones. This rollout follows the successful launch of its new generation tablet banking app in March this year. According to Vuyo Mpako, head of Innovation and Channel Design at...
Dac Systems, Nintex empowers business
The increase in data volume combined with the need to maintain a standardised and sustainable operation is driving the need for businesses to invest in advanced workflow and process management infrastructure. Dac Systems, a leading distributor of business process...
IronTree offers Panda Cloud Fusion
IronTree has extended their range of cloud services to include Panda Cloud Fusion, delivering comprehensive security, management and support into one easy to use solution. This extends IronTree’s proposition adding protection and management to their already strong...
Timex introduces innovative smartwatch
Timex, the iconic leader in outdoor and sports performance timepieces and the first authentic watch brand to enter the smartwatch space, has reached yet another milestone with the introduction of the Timex IRONMAN ONE GPS+, offering consumers stand-alone wireless...