Technology News
Mixed quarter for videconferencing market
The International Data Corporation (IDC) Worldwide Enterprise Videoconferencing and Telepresence QView showed mixed results for the third quarter of 2013 (3Q13), with overall videoconferencing equipment revenue increasing 8,2% quarter over quarter, but declining -9,7%...
Panda protects smartphones, tablets
Panda Security has announced general availability on Google Play of version 1.1 of Panda Mobile Security, its solution for protecting mobile devices running Android. Among other features, this new release includes geolocation and anti-theft protection, allowing users...
Security in the network environment
Threats to network security are escalating dramatically. Technology advancements in social media, mobile devices, WiFi and cloud services are increasing a company’s vulnerability to attacks. Cyber risks and cyber-threats are a major concern for large revenue...
Outsourcing in the changed economy
Despite the global economic downturn in recent years, many outsourcing deals have been re-negotiated and extended. In many such cases the deals changed, in the sense that the commercial model was scrutinised and optimised to meet client objectives, says Dr Andrew...
SA the gateway to Africa’s wireless future
While South Africa is frequently maligned for lagging behind on leading edge technology, some market watchers think differently – arguing that the country is, in fact, at the leading edge of the continent's technology evolution with its consistent introduction of new...
Fortinet introduces new appliance
Fortinet has announced the FortiSandbox-3000D, an advanced threat prevention appliance that provides enterprises with a powerful tool to help combat Advanced Persistent Threats (APTs). The new offering combines a unique dual-level sandbox, dynamic threat intelligence,...
Self-service leave tool aids planning
With the end of the year in sight companies face the administrative burden of making the complex calculations related to determining the correct leave pay due to employees. The Basic Conditions of Employment Act (BCEA) sets out the legal structure of all employment...
Municipalities need to reduce risk
South African municipalities should consider implementing risk reduction strategies to control the increasing problem of vandalism and theft which has cost the City of Johannesburg an estimated R3,6-million this year. Choruma says that municipalities should put more...
Marval South Africa offers ITSM workshops
Marval South Africa has bolstered its education and training offering with the introduction of a corporate strategy and service management workshop tailored to the business needs of the corporate sector, medium-sized business and individual professionals. With the...
Teradata conference highlights key trends
Delegates from Bytes Universal Systems and several of its key clients recently attended the Teradata Partner Conference in Dallas, Texas. The growing importance of big data was one of the key trends at the conference, which was attended by 4 500 delegates. Keynote...
Global digital signage market on the rise
The global digital signage market will grow to nearly $14-billion by year-end, with the addition of data-centric information and analytics driving up revenue, according to a new report on the subject from IHS. Worldwide revenue for digital signage equipment, software,...
BYOD about apps, not just procurement
Bring your own device (BOYD) is not just a purchasing policy and needs to be approached more broadly with the applications and strategies designed for today's world, according to Gartner. While most enterprises today are increasingly feeling the imperative to "do...
250% fuel increase presents challenges
South African companies that import goods from other regions have come under increasing pressure over the last 10 years, as a result of continuous, steep increases in the petrol price. Since January 2004, the price of fuel in South Africa has increased by a massive...
Mixed quarter for videconferencing market
The International Data Corporation (IDC) Worldwide Enterprise Videoconferencing and Telepresence QView showed mixed results for the third quarter of 2013 (3Q13), with overall videoconferencing equipment revenue increasing 8,2% quarter over quarter, but declining -9,7%...
Panda protects smartphones, tablets
Panda Security has announced general availability on Google Play of version 1.1 of Panda Mobile Security, its solution for protecting mobile devices running Android. Among other features, this new release includes geolocation and anti-theft protection, allowing users...
Security in the network environment
Threats to network security are escalating dramatically. Technology advancements in social media, mobile devices, WiFi and cloud services are increasing a company’s vulnerability to attacks. Cyber risks and cyber-threats are a major concern for large revenue...
Outsourcing in the changed economy
Despite the global economic downturn in recent years, many outsourcing deals have been re-negotiated and extended. In many such cases the deals changed, in the sense that the commercial model was scrutinised and optimised to meet client objectives, says Dr Andrew...
SA the gateway to Africa’s wireless future
While South Africa is frequently maligned for lagging behind on leading edge technology, some market watchers think differently – arguing that the country is, in fact, at the leading edge of the continent's technology evolution with its consistent introduction of new...
Fortinet introduces new appliance
Fortinet has announced the FortiSandbox-3000D, an advanced threat prevention appliance that provides enterprises with a powerful tool to help combat Advanced Persistent Threats (APTs). The new offering combines a unique dual-level sandbox, dynamic threat intelligence,...
Self-service leave tool aids planning
With the end of the year in sight companies face the administrative burden of making the complex calculations related to determining the correct leave pay due to employees. The Basic Conditions of Employment Act (BCEA) sets out the legal structure of all employment...