Technology News
Services key to leveraging value from ICT
Information and communication technology (ICT) has become a critical business enabler in today’s enterprises. It enables greater efficiency, a more agile workforce and the ability to do business regardless of geographic boundaries. The term ICT refers to a multitude...
OneLaw offers e-learning with iLearn
For a rapidly expanding national company, the opportunity for growth is always in sight but dependent on the ability to apply resources strategically and consistently. OneLaw, a progressive private enterprise, whom is highly focused on training and skills development,...
Software testing trends to watch in 2014
While trend-spotting is an inexact science, a bit of analysis does help determine what’s likely to be coming in the year ahead, and which trends from 2013 will become more mainstream, be forgotten or remain fringe, says Aldo Rall, principal consultant at IndigoCube....
Xerox builds on 2013 patent tally
Xerox received 1 168 US patents in 2013, making it one of the world’s top innovative companies and adding to its portfolio of over 12 100 active US patents that help businesses and organizations simplify work. IFI Claims, a research company that compiles an annual...
The Internet empowers people
A new global survey of Internet users reveals distinct regional findings and differing viewpoints between the developed and developing world. However, overwhelmingly the more than 10 000 people surveyed from 10 nations said they embrace personal technology,...
Internet of Things drives smart city growth
Cities around the world are looking for ways to benefit from smart city opportunities, and the Internet of Things (IoT) is set to account for about $265-billion of expenditure. These are among the findings from the study “IDC Government Insights 2014 Predictions:...
Calculating the cost of device loss
The average cost of multimedia files that a user might lose from a device as a result of a cyber-attack or other damage is estimated at $418, according to the Consumer Security Risks Survey conducted by B2B International and Kaspersky Lab. Many of these losses could...
SA gets social franchising accelerator
The world’s first social franchising accelerator will be established in South Africa this month, in a move that is expected to help meet the needs of greater numbers of poor and vulnerable people through scaling up proven solutions. Funded by the Rockefeller...
Uncapped Internet price cuts from Web Africa
Web Africa has announced a price cut for its uncapped Internet access packages, with up to 62% reduction in monthly subscriptions. “With these kinds of rates, we are positioning ADSL to once again become the best option for households and small businesses currently...
Telkom cuts IP Connect pricing
Telkom Wholesale has announced an effective 15% price reduction on its IP Connect (IPC) product offering with effect from 1 February 2014. This announcement follows the 5% free IPC bandwidth allowance that was offered by Telkom Wholesale on a temporary basis from 1...
Gilat, DiviNetworks boost Internet capacity
Gilat Satcom, a leading provider of satellite and fibre-based connectivity services in Africa, Asia and the Middle East, has announced that it has partnered with DiViNetworks to boost satellite and fibre capacity and reduce costs for ISPs and network operators. With...
Country Meat rolls out labelling solution
Country Meat, a leading wholesale family butcher and delicatessen in South Africa, has implemented an in-store product labelling solution from global information technology services company Episys, to improve the customer experience and ensure shoppers have the...
Stratasys launches new 3D printer
Stratasys, a manufacturer of 3D printers and materials for personal use, prototyping, and production, today announced the launch of the ground-breaking Objet500 Connex3 Colour Multi-material 3D Printer, the first and only 3D printer to combine colours with...
Services key to leveraging value from ICT
Information and communication technology (ICT) has become a critical business enabler in today’s enterprises. It enables greater efficiency, a more agile workforce and the ability to do business regardless of geographic boundaries. The term ICT refers to a multitude...
OneLaw offers e-learning with iLearn
For a rapidly expanding national company, the opportunity for growth is always in sight but dependent on the ability to apply resources strategically and consistently. OneLaw, a progressive private enterprise, whom is highly focused on training and skills development,...
Software testing trends to watch in 2014
While trend-spotting is an inexact science, a bit of analysis does help determine what’s likely to be coming in the year ahead, and which trends from 2013 will become more mainstream, be forgotten or remain fringe, says Aldo Rall, principal consultant at IndigoCube....
Xerox builds on 2013 patent tally
Xerox received 1 168 US patents in 2013, making it one of the world’s top innovative companies and adding to its portfolio of over 12 100 active US patents that help businesses and organizations simplify work. IFI Claims, a research company that compiles an annual...
The Internet empowers people
A new global survey of Internet users reveals distinct regional findings and differing viewpoints between the developed and developing world. However, overwhelmingly the more than 10 000 people surveyed from 10 nations said they embrace personal technology,...
Internet of Things drives smart city growth
Cities around the world are looking for ways to benefit from smart city opportunities, and the Internet of Things (IoT) is set to account for about $265-billion of expenditure. These are among the findings from the study “IDC Government Insights 2014 Predictions:...
Calculating the cost of device loss
The average cost of multimedia files that a user might lose from a device as a result of a cyber-attack or other damage is estimated at $418, according to the Consumer Security Risks Survey conducted by B2B International and Kaspersky Lab. Many of these losses could...