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Governance key for financial institutions
In this mobile era, computers, laptops, tablet devices and smartphones have become the new bank "branches". Customers are used to accessing banking services anywhere, fast, conveniently and most importantly safely, without having to worry about additional risks. It is...
CA study shows DevOps drives revenue
CA Southern Africa has revealed the results of a global study commissioned by CA Technologies. The study, TechInsights Report: What Smart Businesses Know About DevOps, reveals that IT leaders in the United States have seen concrete business benefits as a result of...
Using big data effectively
Effectively using big data is not about sifting through a wealth of historical data, it is about focusing on the ‘now’ within the data, says Ayanda Dlamini, business development manager of LGR Telecommunications. Amid the daunting volumes of digitised data now in...
Broadband access for all?
A diverse group of private and public sector players have come together to launch the Alliance for Affordable Internet (A4AI), a coalition to lead policy and regulatory reform and spur action to drive down artificially high Internet prices in developing countries. By...
African travellers turn to e-commerce
Africa’s corporate travel sector is increasingly keen to take advantage of the benefits of e-commerce and online systems, according to an independent white paper commissioned by Amadeus. “The Digital Savannah: Africa's e-commerce promise” is an in-depth look at trends...
Young scientists on the road to success
This year the Eskom Expo for Young Scientists International Science Fair has helped put hundreds of learners on the path to success by introducing them to the exciting world of science. The Eskom Expo unearths young scientists with potential in order to encourage them...
3D key to NAND future
Three-dimensional technologies will smooth the way for the next frontier in flash memory as production of 3D NAND accelerates much more quickly than initially anticipated, according to a Flash Dynamics brief from HIS. Global share from 3D NAND of overall flash memory...
Icasa drops mobile termination rates
The Independent Communications Authority of South Africa (Icasa) has decided on the future of both mobile and fixed termination rates for the next three years, based on a review of industry conditions. Currently, termination to a mobile location is R0,40, dropping to...
Intel launches new processor in SA
Intel has launched its 4th generation Intel Core i processor family in South Africa, enabling a new generation of ultrabook devices and two-in-one systems that deliver a PC and tablet experience in one device. Vince Resente, territory manager for South and sub-Saharan...
Canada wants to lure SA entrepreneurs
Canada is actively recruiting foreign entrepreneurs with a Start-up Visa Programme introduced by the Canadian government to assist qualified entrepreneurs interested in relocating to Canada. Introducing the visa, Jason Kenney, Canadian Immigration Minister, says that...
Huawei MediaPad 10 Link comes to SA
Huawei, a leading global information and communications technology (ICT) solutions provider, has announced the availability of the 10-inch Huawei MediaPad 10 Link HD quad-core tablet in South Africa. Running on Android 4.1, the Huawei MediaPad 10 Link provides an...
IS grows cloud adoption with EMC technology
Internet Solutions (IS) has announced that it has extended its partnership with EMC® Corporation by joining the EMC Velocity Service Provider Program as a Gold Partner. Furthermore, IS will deliver a cost effective dual site data replication solution called Cloud Rack...
Nyalu Communications buys Xerox presses
Marketing communications solutions company Nyalu Communications, a level one BB-BEE contributor which offers printing, branding, graphic design and media buying services to its customers, has bought a Xerox D95 copier/printer and a Xerox X1000CP full colour digital...
Governance key for financial institutions
In this mobile era, computers, laptops, tablet devices and smartphones have become the new bank "branches". Customers are used to accessing banking services anywhere, fast, conveniently and most importantly safely, without having to worry about additional risks. It is...
CA study shows DevOps drives revenue
CA Southern Africa has revealed the results of a global study commissioned by CA Technologies. The study, TechInsights Report: What Smart Businesses Know About DevOps, reveals that IT leaders in the United States have seen concrete business benefits as a result of...
Using big data effectively
Effectively using big data is not about sifting through a wealth of historical data, it is about focusing on the ‘now’ within the data, says Ayanda Dlamini, business development manager of LGR Telecommunications. Amid the daunting volumes of digitised data now in...
Broadband access for all?
A diverse group of private and public sector players have come together to launch the Alliance for Affordable Internet (A4AI), a coalition to lead policy and regulatory reform and spur action to drive down artificially high Internet prices in developing countries. By...
African travellers turn to e-commerce
Africa’s corporate travel sector is increasingly keen to take advantage of the benefits of e-commerce and online systems, according to an independent white paper commissioned by Amadeus. “The Digital Savannah: Africa's e-commerce promise” is an in-depth look at trends...
Young scientists on the road to success
This year the Eskom Expo for Young Scientists International Science Fair has helped put hundreds of learners on the path to success by introducing them to the exciting world of science. The Eskom Expo unearths young scientists with potential in order to encourage them...
3D key to NAND future
Three-dimensional technologies will smooth the way for the next frontier in flash memory as production of 3D NAND accelerates much more quickly than initially anticipated, according to a Flash Dynamics brief from HIS. Global share from 3D NAND of overall flash memory...