Technology News
Westcon Comztek streamlines Sentronics
Following its recent merger with Comztek, Westcon Comztek has announced that in restructuring the business, Sentronics will now form part of the Westcon Security Solutions – Electronic division. The rationale behind the name change is to provide customers with a...
Deadline extended for app awards
The deadline for submissions for the 2013 MTN Business App of the Year Awards has been extended to Monday 15 July. “We have had an influx of entries which demonstrates not only the level of interest that is out there, but more importantly the innovation and creativity...
Agile conference debuts in Africa
The Joburg Centre of Software Engineering (JCSE) at Wits University is to jointly host Africa’s inaugural Agile Africa Conference with software company, ThoughtWorks at the Alex Theatre in Braamfontein on 12 and 13 August. Themed ‘Agility in Africa’, JCSE director,...
Paving the way for managed print success
Managed print services (MPS) is a terrific opportunity for resellers to drive revenue and enhance share of customer. To succeed, it needs the support of a visionary and supportive vendor, says Craig Green, OPB channel manager at Bytes Document Solutions. It requires,...
Information security and good governance
In an increasingly regulated world, all companies today have to take a long hard look at the way information resides within their organisations, who has access to it, and more importantly, whether it leaves them open to operational and security risks. These concerns...
The growing influence of the cloud
The growth and popularity of cloud with the consumer in recent months has meant companies are finding the need to respond to an ever-increasing demand for their services, says Ashton Steyn, chief technology officer and cloud ambassador, HP Enterprise Services, South...
JDA Software launches JDALearn.com
JDA Software Group recently announced the launch of its new learning management system (LMS), accessible via JDALearn.com. Features of the new system include an improved user interface, optimised management of learning plans and enhanced self-service. “The launch of...
Veeam brings testing to disaster recovery
Regular testing is an essential part of any disaster recovery strategy - but, says Veeam territory manager Warren Olivier, it's often overlooked because of the perceived high cost and potential for business disruption. "There is a widespread belief that if you want to...
ESN boosts knowledge management
Companies typically consist of several different departments. While the employees are all working to achieve the same goal – usually to sell more products or services to consumers, thereby generating more revenue for their company – communication systems are...
McAfee named a leader by Gartner
McAfee has announced that leading research firm Gartner has positioned the company in the Leaders’ Quadrant in its “Magic Quadrant for Secure Web Gateways” as published on 28 May, 2013. Gartner’s research examined leading who offer Web gateway solutions that utilise...
Wireless drives into automotive industry
Wireless technologies like Bluetooth and embedded cellular will gain increasing importance for automotive infotainment and safety purposes over wired solutions, providing solid revenue growth this year and beyond, according to an Automotive Infotainment market tracker...
IS connects Namibia and Nigeria to WACS
Internet Solutions (IS) has boosted its capabilities and reach into West Africa by connecting Namibia - through its local implementation partner, ITN - and Nigeria to the West Africa Cable System (WACS). The company also plans to light up capacity in Ghana and Angola...
First 4G LTE for West, Central Africa
Alcatel-Lucent and Surfline Communications have deployed the first commercial 4G LTE network in Ghana and, more generally, in Western and Central Africa. Alcatel-Lucent will provide hardware and software, along with installation, optimisation, maintenance and managed...
Westcon Comztek streamlines Sentronics
Following its recent merger with Comztek, Westcon Comztek has announced that in restructuring the business, Sentronics will now form part of the Westcon Security Solutions – Electronic division. The rationale behind the name change is to provide customers with a...
Deadline extended for app awards
The deadline for submissions for the 2013 MTN Business App of the Year Awards has been extended to Monday 15 July. “We have had an influx of entries which demonstrates not only the level of interest that is out there, but more importantly the innovation and creativity...
Agile conference debuts in Africa
The Joburg Centre of Software Engineering (JCSE) at Wits University is to jointly host Africa’s inaugural Agile Africa Conference with software company, ThoughtWorks at the Alex Theatre in Braamfontein on 12 and 13 August. Themed ‘Agility in Africa’, JCSE director,...
Paving the way for managed print success
Managed print services (MPS) is a terrific opportunity for resellers to drive revenue and enhance share of customer. To succeed, it needs the support of a visionary and supportive vendor, says Craig Green, OPB channel manager at Bytes Document Solutions. It requires,...
Information security and good governance
In an increasingly regulated world, all companies today have to take a long hard look at the way information resides within their organisations, who has access to it, and more importantly, whether it leaves them open to operational and security risks. These concerns...
The growing influence of the cloud
The growth and popularity of cloud with the consumer in recent months has meant companies are finding the need to respond to an ever-increasing demand for their services, says Ashton Steyn, chief technology officer and cloud ambassador, HP Enterprise Services, South...
JDA Software launches JDALearn.com
JDA Software Group recently announced the launch of its new learning management system (LMS), accessible via JDALearn.com. Features of the new system include an improved user interface, optimised management of learning plans and enhanced self-service. “The launch of...