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Kyocera enhances data capturing portfolio
Kyocera Document Solutions, a long standing leader in document management, recently announced its collaboration with New Dynamic Solutions to sell ScannerVision, a fully managed file digitalisation software that automates the scanning process by linking the MFP to the...
SA heads for financial inclusion
South Africa is making significant headway in furthering financial inclusion, according to a new MasterCard report entitled A Progressive Approach to Financial Inclusion. The report explores the progress that 30 developed and developing countries have made in enabling...
Vodacom set to roll out fibre network
Alcatel-Lucent has been selected by Vodacom to build a gigabit passive optical networking (GPON) solution to expand Vodacom’s customer base enterprise and residential markets. The new converged network enables Vodacom to provide customers with ultra-broadband needed to access bandwidth-hungry services and applications such as online gaming and streaming video.
Everything set to be connected in 2015
Ericsson ConsumerLab’s annual report shows that consumers want technology and connectivity to be integrated into all facets of daily life – in everything from bathroom mirrors to sidewalks and medicine jars. Michael Björn, head of research at Ericsson ConsumerLab,...
More cyber threats to come in 2015
While 2014 will be remembered for a number of severe cyber-attacks, these are likely to diversify and escalate in 2015. “It is probable that more severe cyber shocks are in the offing,” says Dr Uri Rosenthal, special envoy for the Global Conference on Cyberspace. “And...
Obsidian partners to supply Apache Hadoop
Local open source software supplier Obsidian Systems has partnered with specialist solutions developer Hortonworks to roll out the Apache Hadoop platform designed for enterprise-level deployments. The partnership will also expose local business enterprises to the...
Employment Tax Incentive given a boost
Nhlanhla Musa Nene, Minister of Finance, has given notice that section 10 of the Employment Tax Incentive Act of 2013 (Act No 26 of 2013) came into operation on 19 December 2014. Sandra Dunn, INSETA’s CEO, says this will boost the employment tax incentive (ETI).
Project Isizwe drives free WiFi across SA
Project Isizwe, a non-profit organisation that aims to bring Free Internet Zones (FIZ) to people across South Africa, continues to provide Internet connectivity to impoverished communities through free WiFi hotspots. Students, professionals, unemployed people and...
Microsoft grows consumer revenue
Microsoft has announced revenue of $26,5-billion for the quarter ended 31 December 2014. Gross margin, operating income and diluted earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter were $16,3-billion, $7,8-billion and $0.71 per share, respectively. These financial results...
Careless sharing leaves devices vulnerable
According to a survey carried out jointly by B2B International and Kaspersky Lab, 41% of South African respondents who share an Internet-enabled device with their relatives, colleagues or friends do not take any precautions to protect their information. They see no risks associated with sharing these devices even though it can significantly increase the chances of data stored on the device being lost or stolen. In fact, the more people use a device, the greater the probability of one of them making a mistake and falling for a cybercriminal trick.
Common mistakes applicants make online
January sees numerous graduates, matriculants and other job seekers attempt to enter the workforce, but it is not always easy to get past the application stage. Over 930 000 browsers visited Gumtree’s job section in November, according to Effective Measures, and the...
Annual IT spending in healthcare to boom
According to a new IT spending forecast report published by IDC Health Insights, IT investment by the Western European healthcare sector is forecast to grow from $13,2-billion in 2013 to $14,6-billion in 2018. Growth will be driven especially by software (4,6%), while...
Lexmark expands enterprise portfolio
Lexmark International has announced the addition of five new A3/ledger-capable devices to its comprehensive line of Smart MFPs and printers. The Lexmark MS911 monochrome laser printer and Lexmark MX910 monochrome laser MFP series are ideal for high usage environments...
Kyocera enhances data capturing portfolio
Kyocera Document Solutions, a long standing leader in document management, recently announced its collaboration with New Dynamic Solutions to sell ScannerVision, a fully managed file digitalisation software that automates the scanning process by linking the MFP to the...
SA heads for financial inclusion
South Africa is making significant headway in furthering financial inclusion, according to a new MasterCard report entitled A Progressive Approach to Financial Inclusion. The report explores the progress that 30 developed and developing countries have made in enabling...
Vodacom set to roll out fibre network
Alcatel-Lucent has been selected by Vodacom to build a gigabit passive optical networking (GPON) solution to expand Vodacom’s customer base enterprise and residential markets. The new converged network enables Vodacom to provide customers with ultra-broadband needed to access bandwidth-hungry services and applications such as online gaming and streaming video.
Everything set to be connected in 2015
Ericsson ConsumerLab’s annual report shows that consumers want technology and connectivity to be integrated into all facets of daily life – in everything from bathroom mirrors to sidewalks and medicine jars. Michael Björn, head of research at Ericsson ConsumerLab,...
More cyber threats to come in 2015
While 2014 will be remembered for a number of severe cyber-attacks, these are likely to diversify and escalate in 2015. “It is probable that more severe cyber shocks are in the offing,” says Dr Uri Rosenthal, special envoy for the Global Conference on Cyberspace. “And...
Obsidian partners to supply Apache Hadoop
Local open source software supplier Obsidian Systems has partnered with specialist solutions developer Hortonworks to roll out the Apache Hadoop platform designed for enterprise-level deployments. The partnership will also expose local business enterprises to the...
Employment Tax Incentive given a boost
Nhlanhla Musa Nene, Minister of Finance, has given notice that section 10 of the Employment Tax Incentive Act of 2013 (Act No 26 of 2013) came into operation on 19 December 2014. Sandra Dunn, INSETA’s CEO, says this will boost the employment tax incentive (ETI).