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Samsung EAP reflects commitment to partners
Through the Samsung Enterprise Alliance Programme (EAP), the organisation is providing differentiated partner benefits to independent software vendors (ISVs), System Integrators, and the channel to meet their unique needs in developing innovative solutions for...
Labour violations at Apple factories
Apple is back in the spotlight for labour violations at the Chinese factories that manufacture its products – surpassing the violations widely reported at Foxconn last year. China Labour Watch (CLW) has published an investigative report detailing the labour violations...
V&A Waterfront invests in fibre optics
Cape Town’s V&A Waterfront has invested in a new fibre optic infrastructure that is expected to increase the property’s capacity for IT and communications. The past 18 months has seen the V&A Waterfront erect intelligent buildings, revitalise the retail...
Africa leads in m-health applications
In Africa, where high levels of disease threaten to engulf the continent, the medical profession has to get creative – and mobile health (m-health) initiatives are paving the way. This is according to Dr Sam Surka, researcher from the Chronic Disease Initiative for...
AdaptIT expects higher earnings
AdaptIT Holdings has issued a trading statement alerting shareholders to an earnings increase. A review of the financial results for the year ended 30 June 2013 has indicated that the earnings per share is expected to increase by between 22% and 32% and the headline...
Massive restructuring at ConvergeNet
Deteriorating financial performance has prompted the restructure of ConvergeNet, entailing the closure of the company’s head office, the disposal of some non-core subsidiaries, rationalisation of its legal structure, and a restructuring of the authorised and issued...
Clarity sought on new SABC channel
The South African Broadcasting Corporation’s (SABC’s) decision to launch its 24-hour news channel on pay-TV MultiChoice’s platform needs clarity on its business case. This is according to the DA’s shadow minister of communications, who adds this is particularly...
Entries open for African Innovation Prize
The African Innovation Foundation (AIF) has called for entries for the 2014 Innovation Prize for Africa (IPA). The prestigious prize aims at encouraging innovations that contribute to sustainable development in Africa. The winning submission will be awarded a prize of...
Samsung sees increased revenue, profit
Samsung Electronics has reported revenues of 57,46-trillion won (R505 648-billion) on a consolidated basis for the second quarter ended June 30, 2013 - a 9% increase from the previous quarter. Consolidated operating profit for the quarter reached 9,53-trillion won...
Slower growth seen for outsourcing
The worldwide IT outsourcing (ITO) market is forecast to reach $288-billion in 2013, a 2,8% increase in US dollars (and 5,1% in constant currency) from 2012, according to Gartner. Compared with Gartner's previous forecast, nearly all ITO segments are now forecast to...
Cisco, NetApp expand FlexPod portfolio
In a continuing move to make data centre infrastructures more responsive to applications’ dynamic needs, Cisco and NetApp have broadened the FlexPod portfolio with new validated designs across the range, highlighted by the introduction of FlexPod Select for dedicated...
Oracle announces Database 12c
Oracle has announced that Oracle Enterprise Manager 12c now delivers integrated management for Oracle Database 12c. Purpose built for the cloud, the combined power of Oracle Database 12c’s multitenant architecture and Oracle Enterprise Manager 12c enables customers to...
Dell enhances touch-enabled PC range
Addressing the next-generation of computing needs for consumers and commercial customers, Dell has announced performance enhancements to its flagship lineup of OptiPlex and XPS laptops and desktops. These award-winning product families demonstrate Dell’s commitment to...
Samsung EAP reflects commitment to partners
Through the Samsung Enterprise Alliance Programme (EAP), the organisation is providing differentiated partner benefits to independent software vendors (ISVs), System Integrators, and the channel to meet their unique needs in developing innovative solutions for...
Labour violations at Apple factories
Apple is back in the spotlight for labour violations at the Chinese factories that manufacture its products – surpassing the violations widely reported at Foxconn last year. China Labour Watch (CLW) has published an investigative report detailing the labour violations...
V&A Waterfront invests in fibre optics
Cape Town’s V&A Waterfront has invested in a new fibre optic infrastructure that is expected to increase the property’s capacity for IT and communications. The past 18 months has seen the V&A Waterfront erect intelligent buildings, revitalise the retail...
Africa leads in m-health applications
In Africa, where high levels of disease threaten to engulf the continent, the medical profession has to get creative – and mobile health (m-health) initiatives are paving the way. This is according to Dr Sam Surka, researcher from the Chronic Disease Initiative for...
AdaptIT expects higher earnings
AdaptIT Holdings has issued a trading statement alerting shareholders to an earnings increase. A review of the financial results for the year ended 30 June 2013 has indicated that the earnings per share is expected to increase by between 22% and 32% and the headline...
Massive restructuring at ConvergeNet
Deteriorating financial performance has prompted the restructure of ConvergeNet, entailing the closure of the company’s head office, the disposal of some non-core subsidiaries, rationalisation of its legal structure, and a restructuring of the authorised and issued...
Clarity sought on new SABC channel
The South African Broadcasting Corporation’s (SABC’s) decision to launch its 24-hour news channel on pay-TV MultiChoice’s platform needs clarity on its business case. This is according to the DA’s shadow minister of communications, who adds this is particularly...