Technology News
XON learnership programme grows skills
Pan-African ICT group, XON, has enjoyed considerable success from its learnership programme that kicked off in 2009. To date all five graduates of the first round, which lasted until 2011, have been employed full-time by XON and the business is looking to employ the...
Sage unveils Sage ERP X3 version 7
Sage, one of the world’s leading suppliers of business management software and services, has unveiled the next generation of its global mid-market ERP solution, Sage ERP X3 version 7. The market-leading solution has been completely overhauled to ensure the best user...
Dell introduces new Inspiron laptops
Dell has introduced the new Inspiron 14, 15 and 17 5000 Series laptops and Inspiron 14 and 15 3000 Series laptops. Presenting an impressive array of options, the new laptops and desktops will empower parents and students to achieve success through every phase of their...
Multi-tenancy in the MSP arena
In the managed service provider (MSP) arena, multi-tenancy is becoming increasingly popular. More and more, MSPs are starting to use converged infrastructures to support multiple customers on one integrated platform, says Johan Scheepers, systems engineering manager...
Oracle boosts OpenStack ecosystem
Oracle has announced support for customers to use OpenStack cloud software with Oracle Linux and Oracle VM. Users can install this OpenStack technology preview in their test environments with the latest version of Oracle Linux and the beta release of Oracle VM 3.3....
DCC offers HP Spectre 13 ultrabook
DCC is now offering the HP Spectre 13 Pro ultrabook - an ultra-slim, ultra-sleek ultrabook that measures just 15mm thick and weighs 1,5kg. Featuring a full HD touch screen, the Spectre is ideal for the executive on the move. “The HP Spectre 13 Pro features all...
CMH converges networks, cuts costs
Retail motor group CMH has cut its telecoms costs and increased its network capacity fourfold by migrating to a converged MPLS VPN network.Like most local companies, CMH was running separate voice and data networks. Telkom line infrastructure was in place for voice,...
The cost of non-original toner cartridges
“Educating customers and making them aware of the scourge of non-original toners being sold across South Africa is important for the longevity of our industry,” says Nancy Meyer, operations manager at Kyocera Document Solutions South Africa. Kyocera Document Solutions...
Document management eases GRC concerns
Today, governance and compliance are critical company priorities, particularly in light of the growing regulation and legislation environment relating to how information is retained and disposed of, such as FICA and the upcoming Protection of Personal Information...
Digital displays enable collaboration
Today’s corporate environment is becoming increasingly globalised, thereby requiring companies to efficiently communicate and process an overwhelming amount of information. The Gartner Executive Programme survey in 2013 revealed that business and technology priorities...
Convergence opportunities often missed
A lack of understanding around the pervasive spread and convergence of IT, communications and other digital technologies is causing business leaders to launch ill-judged initiatives and miss crucial opportunities. This is according to chief research officer for Ovum...
Data, services push Vodacom revenue up
Vodacom has reported revenue and customer increases, according to preliminary results for the year ended 31 March 2014. Shameel Aziz Joosub, Vodacom group CEO, comments: “Vodacom again performed well this year with good results from our International operations and...
Young people connected to elections via Mxit
During the recent elections, a significant number of Mxit users subscribed to numerous political organisations, voting and news apps that outperformed other mobile social competitors in terms of following. The important 18- to 25-year-old market that makes up...
XON learnership programme grows skills
Pan-African ICT group, XON, has enjoyed considerable success from its learnership programme that kicked off in 2009. To date all five graduates of the first round, which lasted until 2011, have been employed full-time by XON and the business is looking to employ the...
Sage unveils Sage ERP X3 version 7
Sage, one of the world’s leading suppliers of business management software and services, has unveiled the next generation of its global mid-market ERP solution, Sage ERP X3 version 7. The market-leading solution has been completely overhauled to ensure the best user...
Dell introduces new Inspiron laptops
Dell has introduced the new Inspiron 14, 15 and 17 5000 Series laptops and Inspiron 14 and 15 3000 Series laptops. Presenting an impressive array of options, the new laptops and desktops will empower parents and students to achieve success through every phase of their...
Multi-tenancy in the MSP arena
In the managed service provider (MSP) arena, multi-tenancy is becoming increasingly popular. More and more, MSPs are starting to use converged infrastructures to support multiple customers on one integrated platform, says Johan Scheepers, systems engineering manager...
Oracle boosts OpenStack ecosystem
Oracle has announced support for customers to use OpenStack cloud software with Oracle Linux and Oracle VM. Users can install this OpenStack technology preview in their test environments with the latest version of Oracle Linux and the beta release of Oracle VM 3.3....
DCC offers HP Spectre 13 ultrabook
DCC is now offering the HP Spectre 13 Pro ultrabook - an ultra-slim, ultra-sleek ultrabook that measures just 15mm thick and weighs 1,5kg. Featuring a full HD touch screen, the Spectre is ideal for the executive on the move. “The HP Spectre 13 Pro features all...
CMH converges networks, cuts costs
Retail motor group CMH has cut its telecoms costs and increased its network capacity fourfold by migrating to a converged MPLS VPN network.Like most local companies, CMH was running separate voice and data networks. Telkom line infrastructure was in place for voice,...