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IT security resolutions for 2014
Each new year brings a slew of new year’s resolutions, but these need to be remembered on an on-going basis, else they will be forgotten in the course of daily life. Whether it is going to the gym, quitting smoking, or cutting down on the booze, the list is long, and...
Dell decouples hardware and software
Dell has demonstrated game-changing support for open networking by becoming the first global end-to-end technology company to provide customers including cloud providers and Web 2.0 companies a choice of third-party operating systems, tailoring networks for their...
Citrix XenDesktop harnesses the cloud
Citrix has announced a new release of the Citrix XenDesktop product, the market-leading desktop virtualisation solution. XenDesktop brings hybrid cloud provisioning to enterprise desktop virtualisation deployments, allowing customers to use Amazon Web Services (AWS)...
UCC solutions set for strong growth in Kenya
More than 40% of businesses in Kenya are planning to deploy unified communications and collaboration (UCC) solutions over the next three years, according to the latest insights from global IT market intelligence firm International Data Corporation (IDC). Referencing...
UC will see greater mobility in 2014
When it comes to unified communication (UC) solutions this year, mobility is going to be one of the most important considerations, says Derick Roberts, CEO of wireless communications specialist TruTeq Devices, a company boasting Eskom and Telkom as clients. “There...
Success in 2014 hinges on partnerships
The degree to which project management information systems will empower businesses to better cope with game changers like collaboration, mobility and the Internet of Everything (IoE) will depend on the ability of those systems to accommodate these technologies. The...
Poor data quality hinders regulatory reports
Recent research conducted by Aite Group highlighted the link between poor data quality and regulatory penalties, further creating a case for financial services organisations to improve their data quality. Poor data quality can lead to an adverse conclusion by...
Cloud solutions deliver mobility to SMEs
Small to medium enterprises (SMEs) are a fast-growing sector of the local economy, but face a multitude of challenges including remaining competitive, particularly with their larger counterparts, says Dawie Bloomberg, MD, Green Apple IT. These challenges include...
Six locals make Google competition semis
Google has announced the 20 innovative, entrepreneurial Web adopters from across sub-Saharan Africa who have made it to the semi-finals of Google’s Africa Connected competition. The competition was launched in August last year, calling entrepreneurs, creatives,...
BDS appoints strategic planning executive
Bytes Document Solutions (BDS) has appointed Koos Ligtenberg as strategic planning executive. Ligtenberg, who has a long history with the company, first became part of the team in 2003, when he launched Western Cape-based Xerox concessionaire Oxbow, which went on to...
Firms lose Twitter opportunity
At a time when investors say they find digital communications more insightful and more motivating than traditional communications, research by FTI Consulting shows that only a small number of the FTSE 100 are effectively using Twitter to support their financial...
MTN reserves judgement on Icasa rates
MTN has issued comment on the new call termination rates announced last week by the Independent Communications Authority of South Africa (Icasa). “We have previously stated our willingness to co-operate with the Authority to work towards reducing the cost of...
DCC offers Targus Universal tablet cases
The new Targus range of Universal tablet cases is now available from distributor Drive Control Corporation (DCC). Constructed of durable polyurethane, these water and stain-resistant cases are available in both flip case and folio-stand models in a variety of colours....
IT security resolutions for 2014
Each new year brings a slew of new year’s resolutions, but these need to be remembered on an on-going basis, else they will be forgotten in the course of daily life. Whether it is going to the gym, quitting smoking, or cutting down on the booze, the list is long, and...
Dell decouples hardware and software
Dell has demonstrated game-changing support for open networking by becoming the first global end-to-end technology company to provide customers including cloud providers and Web 2.0 companies a choice of third-party operating systems, tailoring networks for their...
Citrix XenDesktop harnesses the cloud
Citrix has announced a new release of the Citrix XenDesktop product, the market-leading desktop virtualisation solution. XenDesktop brings hybrid cloud provisioning to enterprise desktop virtualisation deployments, allowing customers to use Amazon Web Services (AWS)...
UCC solutions set for strong growth in Kenya
More than 40% of businesses in Kenya are planning to deploy unified communications and collaboration (UCC) solutions over the next three years, according to the latest insights from global IT market intelligence firm International Data Corporation (IDC). Referencing...
UC will see greater mobility in 2014
When it comes to unified communication (UC) solutions this year, mobility is going to be one of the most important considerations, says Derick Roberts, CEO of wireless communications specialist TruTeq Devices, a company boasting Eskom and Telkom as clients. “There...
Success in 2014 hinges on partnerships
The degree to which project management information systems will empower businesses to better cope with game changers like collaboration, mobility and the Internet of Everything (IoE) will depend on the ability of those systems to accommodate these technologies. The...
Poor data quality hinders regulatory reports
Recent research conducted by Aite Group highlighted the link between poor data quality and regulatory penalties, further creating a case for financial services organisations to improve their data quality. Poor data quality can lead to an adverse conclusion by...