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GPS advancement key to personal safety
Since the commercial introduction of the global positioning system (GPS) over 20 years ago, the technology has dropped significantly in price, while improving in quality. And as satellite mapping and computer imagery continue to advance, so will the capabilities and...
StorTech appointed VMware Premier Partner
South African solutions and systems integration company, StorTech, has been appointed as a Premier Partner of global cloud and virtualisation specialists VMware. The announcement comes as a result of extensive investment made by StorTech in up-skilling its internal...
Malware booms in 2013
The overall global Internet threat level grew by 6,9 percentage points in 2013 – with 41,6% of computers being the victim of an attack at least once. In order to conduct all these attacks over the Internet in 2013, cybercriminals used 10 604 273 unique hosts, which...
HP Earth Insights already bearing fruit
By Mark Davison at Discover 2013, Barcelona – As more and more corporates commit to being more responsible for the environment, HP will play its part with a collaborative initiative with Conservation International (CI). Announced today at Discover 2013, HP Earth...
PPS steals some thunder at Discover
By Mark Davison at Discover 2013, Barcelona – Traditionally the stage for major enterprise announcements, HP’s PPS division got in on the act today when it launched a number of new products, including its thinnest ever EliteBook, the first fan-less thin client with...
Microsoft CRM 2013 eases change management
Microsoft’s new Dynamics CRM 2013 will help to alleviate many of the problems associated with software deployment and change management. The company launched the software today in South Africa, promising a new focus on enterprise social networking that will give...
Trade in old technology at DionWired
While 16-million mobile phones are sold in South Africa each year, old ones usually find their way into drawers or are tossed into dustbins. But now DionWired is offering customers an opportunity to "trade-in" their used cellular phones, tablets, iPods and notebooks...
IT key to new healthcare initiatives
Faced with an aging population and an increase in long-term chronic illnesses across the region, healthcare organisations in EMEA must adapt to a new patient-centric system of healthcare, according to new independent research from EMC and IDC. “Transforming Health:...
Net 1 UEPS signs up BEE partners
Net 1 UEPS Technologies has signed relationship agreements with its BEE partners for the issuance of 4,4-million shares, partially restricted as to resale for a period of five years. In terms of the agreements, Net1 will issue 4,1-million shares of our common stock at...
Trading statement from ConvergeNet
ConvergeNet Holdings has issued a trading statement warning of losses for the 12 months ended 31 August 2013. This follows an earlier trading statement issued in November and warns of a basic loss per share of between 10,62 cents and 12,16 cents; and a headline loss...
Asset management key for municipalities
It is essential that both public and private sectors get a strong understanding of their asset management maturity and develop a robust maintenance road map, says Anton Booyzen, chairman of the Southern African Asset Management Association (SAAMA). Municipalities in...
AOC releases Super PLS monitor
Display specialist AOC has unveiled a brand-new 27-inch (68,6cm) Super PLS monitor. With a WQHD resolution of 2 560 x 1 440 pixels, this sophisticated LED-backlit screen from AOC’s Professional Line boasts stunningly sharp images for demanding home users and...
A big brain is required for big data
Big data is not just a fad. Like new technology trends such as cloud computing it is going to have its place in the world – and in the technology arena. It is also going to have a major impact on companies – and the question is: just how are companies going to manage...
GPS advancement key to personal safety
Since the commercial introduction of the global positioning system (GPS) over 20 years ago, the technology has dropped significantly in price, while improving in quality. And as satellite mapping and computer imagery continue to advance, so will the capabilities and...
StorTech appointed VMware Premier Partner
South African solutions and systems integration company, StorTech, has been appointed as a Premier Partner of global cloud and virtualisation specialists VMware. The announcement comes as a result of extensive investment made by StorTech in up-skilling its internal...
Malware booms in 2013
The overall global Internet threat level grew by 6,9 percentage points in 2013 – with 41,6% of computers being the victim of an attack at least once. In order to conduct all these attacks over the Internet in 2013, cybercriminals used 10 604 273 unique hosts, which...
HP Earth Insights already bearing fruit
By Mark Davison at Discover 2013, Barcelona – As more and more corporates commit to being more responsible for the environment, HP will play its part with a collaborative initiative with Conservation International (CI). Announced today at Discover 2013, HP Earth...
PPS steals some thunder at Discover
By Mark Davison at Discover 2013, Barcelona – Traditionally the stage for major enterprise announcements, HP’s PPS division got in on the act today when it launched a number of new products, including its thinnest ever EliteBook, the first fan-less thin client with...
Microsoft CRM 2013 eases change management
Microsoft’s new Dynamics CRM 2013 will help to alleviate many of the problems associated with software deployment and change management. The company launched the software today in South Africa, promising a new focus on enterprise social networking that will give...
Trade in old technology at DionWired
While 16-million mobile phones are sold in South Africa each year, old ones usually find their way into drawers or are tossed into dustbins. But now DionWired is offering customers an opportunity to "trade-in" their used cellular phones, tablets, iPods and notebooks...