Technology News
IT job availability spikes
A career in IT is a great option right now, with more jobs in the sector becoming available. According to trends from CareerJunction, current job availability in the IT sector has increased by 60% compared to the same period last year. The HR and motor industries are...
IS buys out 100% of AlwaysOn
Internet Solutions (IS) has increased its shareholding in WiFi provider AlwaysOn to 100%, for an undisclosed sum. Internet Solutions acquired its original interest (51%) in the company in 2009. AlwaysOn provides secure WiFi Internet access to over 1 400 locations in...
Payment card data theft still rampant
The 2014 Trustwave Global Security Report has revealed that, while payment card data continues to top the list of the types of data compromised, at least 45% of data thefts in 2013 involved confidential, non-payment card data - a 33% increase from 2012. Non-payment...
Holidays, trial eat into notebook sales
Sales at The Notebook Company, a leading retailer of notebooks and accessories, were down by 20% in April and May. CEO Christopher Riley comments: “April is often a tough month. But this year, during April and May, we had all the normal holidays – which are a rash of...
MWeb offers affordable hosting for SMEs
MWeb Business has launched a range of competitively priced hosting options that bring the benefits of having servers hosted in the company’s data centres within reach of budget-conscious small and medium enterprises (SMEs). The new usage-based bandwidth server hosting...
Integrated systems revenue jumps
The value of the integrated systems market in Europe, the Middle East and Africa (EMEA) has grown by 58% year-over-year in 4Q13, and by 63,5% for the full year 2013, to reach $1,76-billion. This is according to the latest Quarterly Integrated Infrastructure and...
IT audits, due diligence needed in the cloud
There is no doubt that cloud computing is enabling businesses to be more competitive and have the relief of continuity should the unexpected happen. Businesses are aware of positive results the technology brings as a result of mobile workforce and allowing employees...
Gemalto M2M solution boosts m-health
Gemalto, the world leader in digital security, announces its Cinterion M2M technology is providing wireless cellular connectivity for the next-generation of pill dispensers. Developed by MedMinder and wirelessly enabled by Gemalto, the advanced m-health device for...
Agile testing specialist to visit SA
Janet Gregory, co-author with Lisa Crispin of Agile Testing: A Practical Guide for Testers and Agile Teams, will be in Johannesburg from 23 June 2014. Hot on the heels of its announcement of an exclusive partnership with Agile testing specialist DragonFire,...
New Dell OptiPlex 3020 desktop from DCC
Get the ultimate combination of features to empower your workforce with the new Dell OptiPlex 3020 from distributor Drive Control Corporation (DCC). Offering excellent value and outstanding performance along with best-in-class security, this budget-friendly desktop is...
First Distribution puts partners in cloud
At a crammed Urban Tree last night, First Distribution offered its reseller partners the opportunity to almost effortlessly jump on the multi-billion dollar cloud computing bandwagon with the launch of its First for Cloud cloud services brokerage. With international...
The pitfalls of social media
The world of social media could hold unexpected traps for professionals – and extreme care should be taken to avoid having your name and reputation tarnished online. Emma Sadleir, social media lawyer and author of a soon-to-be-released book offering advice on...
Consumers happy to share with trusted brands
Consumers in SA are more likely to share their data with open and honest brands. This is according to Charles Stretch, MD of leading bulk SMS provider SMSPortal, who says data privacy has been a hot topic since the discussion and introduction of the Protection of...
IT job availability spikes
A career in IT is a great option right now, with more jobs in the sector becoming available. According to trends from CareerJunction, current job availability in the IT sector has increased by 60% compared to the same period last year. The HR and motor industries are...
IS buys out 100% of AlwaysOn
Internet Solutions (IS) has increased its shareholding in WiFi provider AlwaysOn to 100%, for an undisclosed sum. Internet Solutions acquired its original interest (51%) in the company in 2009. AlwaysOn provides secure WiFi Internet access to over 1 400 locations in...
Payment card data theft still rampant
The 2014 Trustwave Global Security Report has revealed that, while payment card data continues to top the list of the types of data compromised, at least 45% of data thefts in 2013 involved confidential, non-payment card data - a 33% increase from 2012. Non-payment...
Holidays, trial eat into notebook sales
Sales at The Notebook Company, a leading retailer of notebooks and accessories, were down by 20% in April and May. CEO Christopher Riley comments: “April is often a tough month. But this year, during April and May, we had all the normal holidays – which are a rash of...
MWeb offers affordable hosting for SMEs
MWeb Business has launched a range of competitively priced hosting options that bring the benefits of having servers hosted in the company’s data centres within reach of budget-conscious small and medium enterprises (SMEs). The new usage-based bandwidth server hosting...
Integrated systems revenue jumps
The value of the integrated systems market in Europe, the Middle East and Africa (EMEA) has grown by 58% year-over-year in 4Q13, and by 63,5% for the full year 2013, to reach $1,76-billion. This is according to the latest Quarterly Integrated Infrastructure and...
IT audits, due diligence needed in the cloud
There is no doubt that cloud computing is enabling businesses to be more competitive and have the relief of continuity should the unexpected happen. Businesses are aware of positive results the technology brings as a result of mobile workforce and allowing employees...