Technology News
Print volumes down, but still healthy
Worldwide page volume from digital hardcopy devices decreased to 2,98-trillion in 2012 from 3,03-trillion in 2011, a decline of -1,5% year-over-year, according to new research from International Data Corporation (IDC). However, in spite of the decline, the world...
Koobface spikes, spam takes off
There was a significant spike in instances of the Koobface social networking worm, and a dramatic increase in spam during the first quarter of this year. A McAfee Labs’ threat report for the quarter also saw continued increases in the number and complexity of targeted...
Companies underestimate security risks
Most companies greatly underestimate the number of new malicious programs appearing daily, and only 6% recognise the true scale of the threat. This is according to the 2013 Global Corporate IT Security Risks survey, conducted by analytical authority B2B International...
SA schoolkids get Klevr Desks
Samsung Electronics South Africa has entered into a partnership with MTN and Qhubeka that will see the distribution of what will be known as The Klevr Desk - a locally-designed mobile school desk solution which will be made available to thousands of school children in...
Childline Gauteng gets 100% uptime
Independent telecoms provider BitCo has upped its ongoing commitment to Childline by connecting the charity's satellite offices to each other, resulting in the achievement of 100% network uptime. "Reliable connectivity is the foundation of the telephonic counselling...
Tecovation appointed as Kounta POS reseller
Des Parker, CEO of Tecovation, part of Bothongo Group Commercial, has announced that they have been appointed as the regional reseller for Kounta in the southern African region. “Retail and hospitality businesses can get a quick start in the cloud with Kounta’s new...
C-COM, Vox Telecom announce partnership
C-COM Satellite Systems, the leading global provider of mobile auto-deploying satellite antenna systems, has announced that it has started supplying South Africa’s largest independent telecommunications firm with iNetVu Mobile antennas. The C-COM manufactured antennas...
M-KOPA Solar rolls out Sage 300 ERP
M-KOPA Solar was in need of a system that could provide for integration, flexibility and detailed reporting. Sage 300 ERP Standard Edition (formerly Sage 300 ERP Accpac) presented itself as the perfect solution to address the company’s business needs and...
Meeting the demand of the African data boom
Africans like their mobile phones, too. So surely the African continent will simply follow the same telecom development and usage pattern as the rest of the world - perhaps just a little later? Well, not quite, says David King, CEO, Flexenclosure. Africa has proven to...
New Ricoh products at Africa Print 2013
Ricoh SA will again attend Africa Print at the Sandton Convention Centre from 21 to 23 August, where it will show and demonstrate its newest member of the production fleet, the latest wide format, graphic arts production, entry-level production, and production...
Cell phone grey market dwindles
The grey market for cell phones will contract for the second consecutive year in 2013, with worldwide shipments dropping by 12% as both makers and buyers of these handsets turn to branded products, according to the China Research Service at information and analytics...
New president, CEO for Samsung Africa
A number of executives in Samsung’s key regional posts have been reassigned, with Sung Yong Hong taking over as the new president and CEO of Samsung Africa. He takes over from Kwang Kee Park, who has been promoted to president and CEO of Samsung South East Asia. Prior...
Westcon looks to a services future
Recognising that distribution faces a host of new challenges, Westcon is looking to strengthen its global services business. In February this year it appointed Chris Ranger as the new vice-president: services for the EMEA region to set up a new services...
Print volumes down, but still healthy
Worldwide page volume from digital hardcopy devices decreased to 2,98-trillion in 2012 from 3,03-trillion in 2011, a decline of -1,5% year-over-year, according to new research from International Data Corporation (IDC). However, in spite of the decline, the world...
Koobface spikes, spam takes off
There was a significant spike in instances of the Koobface social networking worm, and a dramatic increase in spam during the first quarter of this year. A McAfee Labs’ threat report for the quarter also saw continued increases in the number and complexity of targeted...
Companies underestimate security risks
Most companies greatly underestimate the number of new malicious programs appearing daily, and only 6% recognise the true scale of the threat. This is according to the 2013 Global Corporate IT Security Risks survey, conducted by analytical authority B2B International...
SA schoolkids get Klevr Desks
Samsung Electronics South Africa has entered into a partnership with MTN and Qhubeka that will see the distribution of what will be known as The Klevr Desk - a locally-designed mobile school desk solution which will be made available to thousands of school children in...
Childline Gauteng gets 100% uptime
Independent telecoms provider BitCo has upped its ongoing commitment to Childline by connecting the charity's satellite offices to each other, resulting in the achievement of 100% network uptime. "Reliable connectivity is the foundation of the telephonic counselling...
Tecovation appointed as Kounta POS reseller
Des Parker, CEO of Tecovation, part of Bothongo Group Commercial, has announced that they have been appointed as the regional reseller for Kounta in the southern African region. “Retail and hospitality businesses can get a quick start in the cloud with Kounta’s new...
C-COM, Vox Telecom announce partnership
C-COM Satellite Systems, the leading global provider of mobile auto-deploying satellite antenna systems, has announced that it has started supplying South Africa’s largest independent telecommunications firm with iNetVu Mobile antennas. The C-COM manufactured antennas...