Technology News
Economic concerns push SME confidence down
Business confidence in the small-business sector declined in the first quarter of 2014 to 45,3 index points from 48,1 at the end of last year, according to the first-quarter results of the Nedbank Small Business Index (NSBI).
Sub-Saharan Africa to see e-tailing growth
Over the next 10 years, online retail will continue to gain popularity in both developed and emerging markets, and as a result logistics companies are set to play a key role in providing vital supply chain management solutions that are able to evolve with consumers’ changing shopping habits.
World Cup drives Internet video traffic
Global IP (Internet protocol) traffic will increase nearly three-fold over the next four years due to more Internet users and devices, faster broadband speeds and more video viewing.
Africa’s hospitality sector set for growth
Despite South Africa’s economy facing headwinds, the hospitality sector is poised for further growth in the next five years in the wake of a number of inbound travellers to the African continent, according to a report issued by PwC.
Oracle grows its cloud business
Oracle has reported that fiscal 2014 Q4 total revenues were up 3% to $11,3-billion. Software and cloud revenues were up 4% to $8,9-billion.
Green buildings are good for business
Top employers are investing in green buildings and work spaces because they know it is good for productivity, according to the latest survey from the Top Employers Institute (TEI).
Messi shares his World Cup experiences
The world’s most valuable soccer player, Lionel Messi of Argentina, will be sharing his World Cup moments with smartphone users who download the free MIKZ app on their phones. Messi will share not only World Cup news through MIKZ, but also the chapters of his book as...
Oracle helps accelerate clinical studies
Oracle Health Sciences Data Management Workbench enables health sciences organisations to accelerate clinical studies and boost programme productivity while helping to drive down the cost and risk of clinical trials. The solution, which is integrated with Oracle Life...
Businesses look to next generation firewalls
The increasing frequency and sophistication of today’s threats, and our growing dependence on Web applications and virtualisation, are driving a demand for next generation firewalls (NGFWs). Jayson O’Reilly, director of Sales and Innovation at DRS, says typically, a...
BSI wins NetApp awards
Budapest, the Hungarian capital and World Heritage Site, is this year’s venue for the eighth celebration of NetApp’s EMEA Partner and Pathways Summit. The exclusive channel event lasting from June 10 to 12, 2014 is attended by executives from NetApp’s leading partners...
Cloud solutions need to be always-on
In today’s fast-paced, always-on world, businesses are not only being evaluated on their customer service levels and what they sell, but increasingly on their response times. With more and more consumers accessing cloud services from portable devices that are...
DCC offers the APC Smart-UPS 230V
Take advantage of advanced line-interactive power protection for servers and network equipment with the new APC Smart-UPS 230V from distributor Drive Control Corporation (DCC). The feature-rich uninterrupted power supply (UPS) ensures that clean and reliable...
New robot toy debuts in SA
Prima Toys South Africa has announced the commercial release of MiP, a balancing robot toy. The 17,7cm tall robot includes GestureSence technology and Bluetooth connectivity, allowing it to mimic gestures and be controlled from an iOS or Android smartphone.MiP includes modes such as tracking, where it follows the user’s hands, feet or another object. It can dance, either in a pre-programmed or choreographed routine. MiP can be set to roam, where it can explore its environment while detecting, acknowledging and avoiding objects in the way. The little robot is able to perform tricks, with a capability of up to 50 commands and sequences of action.
MiP comes with a free app, available via the Apple iStore or Google PlayStore, that links via Bluetooth to a user’s smart device. It is available in retail stores at a recommended retail price of R1 799.00.
Economic concerns push SME confidence down
Business confidence in the small-business sector declined in the first quarter of 2014 to 45,3 index points from 48,1 at the end of last year, according to the first-quarter results of the Nedbank Small Business Index (NSBI).
Sub-Saharan Africa to see e-tailing growth
Over the next 10 years, online retail will continue to gain popularity in both developed and emerging markets, and as a result logistics companies are set to play a key role in providing vital supply chain management solutions that are able to evolve with consumers’ changing shopping habits.
World Cup drives Internet video traffic
Global IP (Internet protocol) traffic will increase nearly three-fold over the next four years due to more Internet users and devices, faster broadband speeds and more video viewing.
Africa’s hospitality sector set for growth
Despite South Africa’s economy facing headwinds, the hospitality sector is poised for further growth in the next five years in the wake of a number of inbound travellers to the African continent, according to a report issued by PwC.
Oracle grows its cloud business
Oracle has reported that fiscal 2014 Q4 total revenues were up 3% to $11,3-billion. Software and cloud revenues were up 4% to $8,9-billion.
Green buildings are good for business
Top employers are investing in green buildings and work spaces because they know it is good for productivity, according to the latest survey from the Top Employers Institute (TEI).
Messi shares his World Cup experiences
The world’s most valuable soccer player, Lionel Messi of Argentina, will be sharing his World Cup moments with smartphone users who download the free MIKZ app on their phones. Messi will share not only World Cup news through MIKZ, but also the chapters of his book as...