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Taking government asset management mobile
Local governments in South Africa have a vast number of assets that they need to manage, from small internal assets such as computers, through to significant external assets such as water pumps, tanks and so forth. These assets are proving to be a nightmare to manage...
FNB app enables iTunes code gifting
FNB has announced that its customers can now purchase iTunes gift codes for the iTunes Store in South Africa using the FNB Banking App, re-enforcing FNB’s position as a digital leader in the market. “We believe that FNB customers will benefit greatly from the...
HP appoints new brand executive
In a move designed to achieve synergies across the group, the HP has announced the appointment of Patrick Reeves as HP brand executive for the group, effective immediately. This means that Reeves will oversee HP’s Printing and Computing business across both Pinnacle...
What ICT can expect in 2014
The 3rd Platform - the industry's emerging platform for growth and innovation built on the technology pillars of mobile computing, cloud services, big data and analytics, and social networking – are major influencers in the International Data Corporation (IDC)...
Tablet shipments set for global slowdown
Worldwide tablet shipments are expected to reach 221,3-million units in 2013, down slightly from a previous forecast of 227,4-million but still 53,5% above 2012 levels. According to forecasts from the International Data Corporation (IDC) Worldwide Quarterly Tablet...
Telkom ploughs R12bn into new network
Telkom Wholesale and Networks is investing R12-billion in its next generation high speed broadband network to support South Africa’s broadband ecosystem. Alphonzo Samuels, acting MD: Wholesale and Networks, says that free DSL speed upgrades during 2012 and 2013, as...
Wireless base station technology for Africa
Wireless antenna designer and producer Poynting has developed a subterranean base station solution for Africa, the Sub-T, at a tenth of the size and cost of traditional base stations. It is predicted that between 2013 and 2017, the consumer mobile traffic needs will...
New chief procurement officer for Telkom
Telkom has announced the appointment of Ian Russell as chief procurement officer. He will join the Telkom team on 1 February 2014. Says Telkom Group CEO, Sipho Maseko: “This appointment takes us a step closer to completing the renewal of the top leadership team. Ian’s...
Broadband from IS, Incredible Connection
Internet Solutions (IS) and Incredible Connection have partnered to offer consumers and small businesses end-to-end DSL solutions, available via signup in-store or from the Incredible Connection Web site. Known as Connection DSL powered by IS Ignite, the offering...
East Africa tackles the challenge of e-waste
Dell leaders have joined members of the E-Waste Solutions Alliance for Africa in Nairobi to mark the opening of East Africa Compliant Recycling – the region’s first large-scale e-waste recycling facility – and the creation of a new e-waste business to be supported by...
How to stay productive this festive season
Depending on your industry sector, you may or may not be gearing up to an especially hectic year-end. But whatever the nature of your work, doing business during the festive season can be tricky, says Kirsten Morgendaal, area director South Africa for Regus....
Cyberoam offers infrastructure security
Cyberoam, the leading global provider of network security appliances, has announced the availability of security for Industrial Control Systems (ICS) on its UTM and NGFW network security appliances. Until recently, organisations maintained their critical...
Using predictive analytics to gain advantage
Organisations today are challenged by the need to understand their customers’ current and future requirements in a fast-paced and highly competitive environment, while still delivering goods and services in a profitable manner. Added to this is the need to continue to...
Taking government asset management mobile
Local governments in South Africa have a vast number of assets that they need to manage, from small internal assets such as computers, through to significant external assets such as water pumps, tanks and so forth. These assets are proving to be a nightmare to manage...
FNB app enables iTunes code gifting
FNB has announced that its customers can now purchase iTunes gift codes for the iTunes Store in South Africa using the FNB Banking App, re-enforcing FNB’s position as a digital leader in the market. “We believe that FNB customers will benefit greatly from the...
HP appoints new brand executive
In a move designed to achieve synergies across the group, the HP has announced the appointment of Patrick Reeves as HP brand executive for the group, effective immediately. This means that Reeves will oversee HP’s Printing and Computing business across both Pinnacle...
What ICT can expect in 2014
The 3rd Platform - the industry's emerging platform for growth and innovation built on the technology pillars of mobile computing, cloud services, big data and analytics, and social networking – are major influencers in the International Data Corporation (IDC)...
Tablet shipments set for global slowdown
Worldwide tablet shipments are expected to reach 221,3-million units in 2013, down slightly from a previous forecast of 227,4-million but still 53,5% above 2012 levels. According to forecasts from the International Data Corporation (IDC) Worldwide Quarterly Tablet...
Telkom ploughs R12bn into new network
Telkom Wholesale and Networks is investing R12-billion in its next generation high speed broadband network to support South Africa’s broadband ecosystem. Alphonzo Samuels, acting MD: Wholesale and Networks, says that free DSL speed upgrades during 2012 and 2013, as...
Wireless base station technology for Africa
Wireless antenna designer and producer Poynting has developed a subterranean base station solution for Africa, the Sub-T, at a tenth of the size and cost of traditional base stations. It is predicted that between 2013 and 2017, the consumer mobile traffic needs will...