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The dark side of analytics
It has been suggested by an eMarketer report entitled Worldwide Social Network Users: 2013 Forecast and Comparative Estimates, that approximately one in four people worldwide will use social networks in 2013. Further to this, the number of social network users...
Network Platforms achieves Microsoft Gold
Network Platforms, a national IT solutions provider, has secured Microsoft Gold Certification and is now an official Microsoft Certified Gold Partner. It is the culmination of over two years’ concerted effort by the company to advance its Silver Partner status and...
Westcon Comztek product wins award
Westcon Comztek is pleased to announce that Avaya IP Office 8.1, a flagship product in the Westcon Communications Solutions stable, has been awarded the Unified Communications Product of the Year award by Internet Telephony magazine. Selection criteria for the award...
SA too modest about supply chain software
South Africa is fast gaining popularity as a top destination for international companies that require supply chain management solutions, software development and reseller support. In addition to the reduced cost of doing business, convenient time zone and good culture...
Interactive Intelligence reports growth
Interactive Intelligence, a global provider of software and services designed to improve the customer experience, has announced financial results for the three and six months ended 30 June, 2013. “The market is now definitively recognising how Interactive Intelligence...
Local Android users at risk of cyber-attacks
In light of the rising number of cyber-attacks targeting the Android operating system (OS) in recent months, ESET, the leader in proactive digital protection, has announced the launch of its new ESET Mobile Security app for local Android smartphone and tablet users....
Infor delivers major release of Infor LN
Infor, a leading provider of business application software serving more than 70 000 customers, has announced an enhanced version of Infor LN, which incorporates embedded social business technology. The latest version builds upon the Infor 10x platform to incorporate...
Smartphones get more competitive
With most of the top brands introducing new flagship smartphones in the first half of 2013, consumers now have more choices than ever, helping smartphone shipments to double from 2012 to 2017, according to a new Mobile and Wireless Communications report from...
Telkom signs new labour agreement
Telkom has announced the conclusion of its substantive negotiations with trade unions the Communications Workers Union (CWU), the South African Communications Union (SACU) and Solidarity. The company met with SACU to sign the three year labour agreement effectively...
Sacci raises carbon tax concerns
The South African Chamber of Commerce and Industry (Sacci) believes the proposed upcoming carbon tax will have a negative effect on South Africa’s economy. In a statement, the CEO of Sacci, Neren Rau, says: “Sacci is concerned with the potential malign economic impact...
Wildcard certificates are a security risk
As the name suggests, the value of a Wildcard SSL certificate varies and is determined by its audience. There are several risks associated with this certificate type, says Megan Rehbock, LAWtrust certificate service manager. Wildcard certificates, which support all...
Capsicum Culinary Studio uses IEP solution
Integrated electronic platforms (IEP), which have been piloted in select South African schools, is now being used to train some of South Africa’s up-and-coming chefs. This is according to Deon Roets, academic manager of Capsicum Culinary Studio, the country’s largest...
The Open Group SA to host EA conference
The Open Group Enterprise Architecture (EA) Practitioners Conference will be held at Gallagher Estate in Midrand, Johannesburg on 5 September 2013. The sixth conference to be hosted by The Open Group South Africa, a vendor- and technology-neutral consortium. This...
The dark side of analytics
It has been suggested by an eMarketer report entitled Worldwide Social Network Users: 2013 Forecast and Comparative Estimates, that approximately one in four people worldwide will use social networks in 2013. Further to this, the number of social network users...
Network Platforms achieves Microsoft Gold
Network Platforms, a national IT solutions provider, has secured Microsoft Gold Certification and is now an official Microsoft Certified Gold Partner. It is the culmination of over two years’ concerted effort by the company to advance its Silver Partner status and...
Westcon Comztek product wins award
Westcon Comztek is pleased to announce that Avaya IP Office 8.1, a flagship product in the Westcon Communications Solutions stable, has been awarded the Unified Communications Product of the Year award by Internet Telephony magazine. Selection criteria for the award...
SA too modest about supply chain software
South Africa is fast gaining popularity as a top destination for international companies that require supply chain management solutions, software development and reseller support. In addition to the reduced cost of doing business, convenient time zone and good culture...
Interactive Intelligence reports growth
Interactive Intelligence, a global provider of software and services designed to improve the customer experience, has announced financial results for the three and six months ended 30 June, 2013. “The market is now definitively recognising how Interactive Intelligence...
Local Android users at risk of cyber-attacks
In light of the rising number of cyber-attacks targeting the Android operating system (OS) in recent months, ESET, the leader in proactive digital protection, has announced the launch of its new ESET Mobile Security app for local Android smartphone and tablet users....
Infor delivers major release of Infor LN
Infor, a leading provider of business application software serving more than 70 000 customers, has announced an enhanced version of Infor LN, which incorporates embedded social business technology. The latest version builds upon the Infor 10x platform to incorporate...