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Samsung record attempt unites South Africans
Thousands of South Africans came together to attempt a new Guinness World Record for the most contributions to an online album of self-portrait photographs (selfies) in 24 hours – and, with more than 12 000 South Africans coming to the party, it may have achieved its...
SABC board stripped of its powers
A secretive Memorandum of Incorporation (MOI) signed by Communications Minister Faith Muthambi has the potential to strip the SABC board of its powers and fatally undermine its independence. This is according to a statement released by the DA over the weekend, where shadow Minister of Communications Gavin Davis warns that the MOI gives Minister Muthambi and chief operations officer Hlaudi Motsoeneng overall control of the SABC.
Chinese IT manufacturers come to the party
By 2019, two-thirds of data centre IT infrastructure spending in China will be obtained by local Chinese vendors, according to Gartner. Gartner says that local vendors are getting more and more competitive in all aspects, from product service quality to cost control...
Adapt IT shows positive growth
Adapt IT has reported that its turnover increased 38% to R261-million for the six months ended 31 December 2014. “In line with our strategic expansion plan, our strong organic growth - in tandem with strategic acquisitions - has yielded continued positive results for...
How to embrace the hybrid enterprise
Even though the cloud has brought many benefits to businesses: providing access to data when and where we want, the ability to sync our mobile devices and the ability to collaborate in realtime, it has also created new challenges for business leaders. With its growth...
Mustek moves to bigger premises in Nelspruit
Mustek’s Nelspruit branch has moved to bigger and more centralised premises in Riverside, following its successful launch in the area in 2011 and subsequent impressive growth. The move comes as Mustek continues to expand countrywide to better service each province and...
Sage launches new HR management solution
Sage has announced the launch of Sage HR Management, a powerful, simple and flexible human resources management solution, at the Sage Insights 2015 conference at the Champagne Sports Resort in the Drakensberg. It combines broad HR functionality, simplicity and...
BCX enhances cloud security offering
With cloud set to change the face of technology and enhance how businesses achieve their strategic imperatives, Business Connexion’s (BCX's) latest re-certification as a Cisco Gold partner and Master cloud and Managed Services Partner means the company can continue...
Attix5 offers high-speed V8 Peregrine backup
Leading global developer and provider of data protection software and cloud solutions Attix5 has released V8 Peregrine software, proven in beta tests to be the fastest backup solution on the market for millions of files. Attix5’s Pro Peregrine 8 encompasses a new file...
LTE rollout key for cloud, PBX uptake
One of the most exciting developments in the cloud services industry is the ability to replace premises-based corporate telephone exchange infrastructure with cloud-based telephone exchange services. Traditionally companies have had to invest in expensive Private...
ConCourt issues deadline for SASSA RFP
The Constitutional Court has given SASSA (South African Social Security Agency) until tomorrow (10 February) to indicate whether it intends to make further amendments to a request for proposals (RFP) for the R10-billion social grant tender. If there are changes, these...
Hybrid model for e-tolling not workable
The idea of a hybrid model to fund the Gauteng Freeway Improvement Project as a solution to the much-maligned e-tolls is unlikely to be workable. That’s the word from the Opposition to Urban Tolling Alliance (OUTA), commenting on the recent e-toll workshop help by the Gauteng Provincial Government.
Medupi, Kusile now running five years late
The latest delay in the synchronisation of the first unit at Medupi Power Station could result in the plant only delivering electricity in 2019 – five years later than planned. This is the word from Chris Yelland of EE-News, who reports that the deadline for synchronisation of the first unit at Medupi Power station has been extended by a further six weeks, from mid-February 2015 to end-March 2015.
Samsung record attempt unites South Africans
Thousands of South Africans came together to attempt a new Guinness World Record for the most contributions to an online album of self-portrait photographs (selfies) in 24 hours – and, with more than 12 000 South Africans coming to the party, it may have achieved its...
SABC board stripped of its powers
A secretive Memorandum of Incorporation (MOI) signed by Communications Minister Faith Muthambi has the potential to strip the SABC board of its powers and fatally undermine its independence. This is according to a statement released by the DA over the weekend, where shadow Minister of Communications Gavin Davis warns that the MOI gives Minister Muthambi and chief operations officer Hlaudi Motsoeneng overall control of the SABC.
Chinese IT manufacturers come to the party
By 2019, two-thirds of data centre IT infrastructure spending in China will be obtained by local Chinese vendors, according to Gartner. Gartner says that local vendors are getting more and more competitive in all aspects, from product service quality to cost control...
Adapt IT shows positive growth
Adapt IT has reported that its turnover increased 38% to R261-million for the six months ended 31 December 2014. “In line with our strategic expansion plan, our strong organic growth - in tandem with strategic acquisitions - has yielded continued positive results for...
How to embrace the hybrid enterprise
Even though the cloud has brought many benefits to businesses: providing access to data when and where we want, the ability to sync our mobile devices and the ability to collaborate in realtime, it has also created new challenges for business leaders. With its growth...
Mustek moves to bigger premises in Nelspruit
Mustek’s Nelspruit branch has moved to bigger and more centralised premises in Riverside, following its successful launch in the area in 2011 and subsequent impressive growth. The move comes as Mustek continues to expand countrywide to better service each province and...
Sage launches new HR management solution
Sage has announced the launch of Sage HR Management, a powerful, simple and flexible human resources management solution, at the Sage Insights 2015 conference at the Champagne Sports Resort in the Drakensberg. It combines broad HR functionality, simplicity and...