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WASPs have a growing role in SA business
A growing number of large corporates, public sector companies, and small and medium enterprises in various sectors across South Africa are making extensive use of wireless application services.
Business Connexion pays homage to its leader
Business Connexion held a memorial service on Tuesday 17 June 2014 at the Bryanston Catholic Church for late CEO Benjamin Mophatlane, who passed away on 11 June 2014.
Smartphones maintain double-digit growth
Worldwide smart connected devices (SCD) are forecast to grow 15,6% year-over-year in 2014, reaching close to 1,8-billion devices, according to the International Data Corporation (IDC) Worldwide Quarterly Smart Connected Devices Tracker.
Westcon gears up for Xbox launch
Westcon is getting ready for the Xbox’s local availability on 23 September, and says resellers can start placing their orders soon. The recommended retail price of the product in South Africa will start from R6299.99, heading upwards to R7999.99 for consoles bundled...
Strikes threaten SA business continuity
The on-going wage strike within the mining sector has now entered the 21st week – and the effect of the unrest is doing irreparable harm to the various economic sectors and the country’s GDP (gross domestic product). This is according to Greg Comline, GM of Global...
Strong passwords more important than ever
Users are still not making enough of an effort when it comes to developing strong passwords. Leaine Brebner, head of communications at Dial a Nerd, says the most common stolen password on Splashdata’s annual list was “123456” – which dethroned previous favourite...
Thin client adoption on the increase
According to the International Data Corporation (IDC) Worldwide Quarterly Enterprise Client Device Tracker, worldwide thin client and terminal client device shipments totalled 1,28-million units in the first quarter of 2014 (1Q14). This is an increase of 7,1% from the...
SA govt must mandate infrastructure approach
In order to witness real, constructive progress in South African infrastructure, government needs to overhaul its approach to public sector projects. This is according to Richard Smedley-Williams, regional director for WorldsView for Southern Africa, who writes:...
Partnerships key to solve youth unemployment
As leaders and young people around the world are acutely aware, youth unemployment levels are already disturbingly high and the problem is getting worse, says Roy Muller, lead partner, Human and Social Services for KPMG in South Africa. In South Africa, the...
Trend Micro protects World Cup fans
Trend Micro is actively working to help defend against cyberthreats related to the 2014 FIFA World Cup in Brazil. Since its kick off on June 12, global attention has been and will now be focused on Brazil and the pageantry and spectacle of one of the most popular...
Orange, BNP Paribas offer banking services
Orange and the BNP Paribas group offer retail banking customers in Africa direct access between their BNP Paribas account and their Orange Money account through their mobile phones. This new service is available starting today in Côte d’Ivoire and will be extended to...
Desktop virtualisation lowers costs
Constantly evolving technology often leaves businesses of all sizes battling to remain ahead. Keeping desktop PC users up to date with software and patches can be a mammoth task, particularly in the larger businesses, and that’s not even taking into account the time...
Mobile Africa is ready for cloud
There is a massive opportunity for cloud service providers (CSPs) to capitalise on Africa’s rapid adoption of mobile network technology.
WASPs have a growing role in SA business
A growing number of large corporates, public sector companies, and small and medium enterprises in various sectors across South Africa are making extensive use of wireless application services.
Business Connexion pays homage to its leader
Business Connexion held a memorial service on Tuesday 17 June 2014 at the Bryanston Catholic Church for late CEO Benjamin Mophatlane, who passed away on 11 June 2014.
Smartphones maintain double-digit growth
Worldwide smart connected devices (SCD) are forecast to grow 15,6% year-over-year in 2014, reaching close to 1,8-billion devices, according to the International Data Corporation (IDC) Worldwide Quarterly Smart Connected Devices Tracker.
Westcon gears up for Xbox launch
Westcon is getting ready for the Xbox’s local availability on 23 September, and says resellers can start placing their orders soon. The recommended retail price of the product in South Africa will start from R6299.99, heading upwards to R7999.99 for consoles bundled...
Strikes threaten SA business continuity
The on-going wage strike within the mining sector has now entered the 21st week – and the effect of the unrest is doing irreparable harm to the various economic sectors and the country’s GDP (gross domestic product). This is according to Greg Comline, GM of Global...
Strong passwords more important than ever
Users are still not making enough of an effort when it comes to developing strong passwords. Leaine Brebner, head of communications at Dial a Nerd, says the most common stolen password on Splashdata’s annual list was “123456” – which dethroned previous favourite...
Thin client adoption on the increase
According to the International Data Corporation (IDC) Worldwide Quarterly Enterprise Client Device Tracker, worldwide thin client and terminal client device shipments totalled 1,28-million units in the first quarter of 2014 (1Q14). This is an increase of 7,1% from the...