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Barnstone offering counters CIO uncertainty
Gartner’s 2015 CIO Agenda shows that CIOs face high levels of uncertainty in 2015, with distinct regional differences in the actual challenges faced. The one constant, though, is what the research house calls “the unstoppable advancement of digitalisation”....
Panda gains in Gartner rankings
Panda Security has been included as a Visionary in the Gartner Magic Quadrant for Endpoint Protection Platforms, published on 22 December 2014 – for the seventh consecutive year. This year saw Panda improve their positioning within the quadrant, proving testament to...
Sage One Accounting, MTN Business partner
The Sage One Accounting cloud accounting software is now available in a number of major markets throughout sub-Saharan Africa, following a partnership between Sage Pastel Accounting and MTN Business. The distribution agreement will cover all 10 countries in which MTN...
IBM training available online from iEnter
Making access to training and professional development considerably easier, iEnter is introducing a range of online training courses which include self-paced virtual modules. The courses combine practical and theoretical instruction which can be accessed and paid for...
Is our transport, logistics competitive?
For many sub-Saharan countries, South Africa is often considered the "gateway" to the African continent, and is currently in a strong position with regard to international shipping and trade - both into and from Africa. However, there are a number of other ports in...
Mitel confirmed as market leader
Mitel continues to extend its lead in cloud communications worldwide with confirmation that it is now the global market share leader, according to a new report from Synergy Research Group. As of Q3 2014, Mitel powers nearly 20 percent of all cloud communications based...
The Open Group conference set for March
The southern African leg of The Open Group’s Conference takes place on 17 March 2015 – as the world’s foremost experts on enterprise architecture (EA) converge at Gallagher Estate in Midrand, Gauteng, South Africa. Over the past few years, The Open Group has made huge...
Top business cities in Africa
Africa has become a major hub of business in the world. It is deemed to be the world’s fastest growing continent, with 5% to 6% growth rates for the past few years. Hotel booking site Jovago has analysed which are the seven top business destinations on the continent. The top cities are: Lagos, Nigeria; Abidjan, Ivory Coast; Casablanca, Morocco; Johannesburg, South Africa; Nairobi, Kenya; Addis Ababba, Ethiopia; and Kampala, Uganda.
Phishing attackers want your money
More than one quarter (28,8%) of phishing attacks in 2014 were intended to steal financial data. The Kaspersky Lab study “Financial Cyber-Threats in 2014” points out that, while carrying out their scams, cybercriminals have shifted their focus from bank brands to...
Jardin keeps IBM Champion colours flying
John Jardin, chief technology officer of ICT consultancy and systems development specialist Ukuvuma Solutions, has been recognised as one of only three IBM Champions in Africa. This is not the first time Jardin has achieved this level of industry recognition - in 2012...
TV’s death is greatly exaggerated
Cord cutting has become a legitimate threat to linear TV: 38% of 18 to 32-year-olds say they don't watch enough TV for it to be worth the money; and 36% say they simply aren't willing to pay the going rate, according to new Forrester data. Added to that, the networks...
Retailers and the Internet of Everything
This year at the Consumer Electronic Show, the Internet of Things (IoT) or the Internet of Everything, depending on who you spoke to, was everywhere, from ceiling fans and dishwashers, to watches and sprinkler systems - everything was smarter and connected. Technology...
Intervention needed for youth unemployment
Youth unemployment has once again been put in the spotlight during President Jacob Zuma’s State of the Nation address and corporate South Africa will have to start addressing some of the real challenges around accessibility if this is to be overcome. According to a...
Barnstone offering counters CIO uncertainty
Gartner’s 2015 CIO Agenda shows that CIOs face high levels of uncertainty in 2015, with distinct regional differences in the actual challenges faced. The one constant, though, is what the research house calls “the unstoppable advancement of digitalisation”....
Panda gains in Gartner rankings
Panda Security has been included as a Visionary in the Gartner Magic Quadrant for Endpoint Protection Platforms, published on 22 December 2014 – for the seventh consecutive year. This year saw Panda improve their positioning within the quadrant, proving testament to...
Sage One Accounting, MTN Business partner
The Sage One Accounting cloud accounting software is now available in a number of major markets throughout sub-Saharan Africa, following a partnership between Sage Pastel Accounting and MTN Business. The distribution agreement will cover all 10 countries in which MTN...
IBM training available online from iEnter
Making access to training and professional development considerably easier, iEnter is introducing a range of online training courses which include self-paced virtual modules. The courses combine practical and theoretical instruction which can be accessed and paid for...
Is our transport, logistics competitive?
For many sub-Saharan countries, South Africa is often considered the "gateway" to the African continent, and is currently in a strong position with regard to international shipping and trade - both into and from Africa. However, there are a number of other ports in...
Mitel confirmed as market leader
Mitel continues to extend its lead in cloud communications worldwide with confirmation that it is now the global market share leader, according to a new report from Synergy Research Group. As of Q3 2014, Mitel powers nearly 20 percent of all cloud communications based...
The Open Group conference set for March
The southern African leg of The Open Group’s Conference takes place on 17 March 2015 – as the world’s foremost experts on enterprise architecture (EA) converge at Gallagher Estate in Midrand, Gauteng, South Africa. Over the past few years, The Open Group has made huge...