Technology News
Internal IT results in most data loss
At least 27% of all businesses have lost sensitive business data due to internal IT threats in the past 12 months. However, data from the 2014 Global Corporate IT Security Risks survey shows that for the first time since Kaspersky Lab began tracking these incidents...
Software AG keeps CERN running in realtime
At CERN, the European Organisation for Nuclear Research, physicists and engineers are preparing to resume research early in 2015 following a major programme of maintenance and upgrading. Software AG’s in-memory data management software BigMemory has helped provide maximum support system availability since the launch of Control and Monitoring Platform (C2MON).
Ease of use key for keeping customers
The most important characteristic to ensure satisfaction in communicating with a company is the ease of use and simplicity of the process. According to the International Data Corporation (IDC) 2014 Services Consumer Survey, on average, 65% of respondents said they...
SAA updates 90-day action plan
South African Airways (SAA) has ushered in the new year with renewed resolve and focus to stabilise the business. The 90 Day Action Plan, a road map designed to return SAA to full implementation of its Long-Term Turnaround Strategy, is on target in terms of rollout and active engagement across all levels of the company.
Banking will become increasingly mobile
This year will see an increased demand for digital banking products as customers choose to interact with their banks through mainly digital channels. This is according to Tjaart van der Walt, MD of GSM mobile technology company, TruTeq Wireless. TruTeq Wireless is the...
Financial institutions hesitate on cloud
Only a small percentage of financial institutions in Western Europe have adopted or are planning to adopt cloud-based solutions and technologies. A study from IDC Financial Insights, which discusses how financial institutions can overcome security and privacy concerns...
Insurers to spend more than $1bn on ICT
Global insurers will increase IT spending to almost $101-billion in 2015, a year-on-year increase of 4,4% compared to 2014, with rigorous investments in technologies to boost efficiencies and innovation. This was unveiled in the recently published report by IDC...
Schneider launches Smart Panel system
Schneider Electric has announced the local availability of a Smart Panel system that will assist in fostering sustainable energy savings in small to mid-size buildings, such as public and commercial offices, retail premises and hotels. The Smart Panel is an easy-to-deploy solution that addresses the urgent need to cut energy costs and meet regulations for green buildings.
Unleash your company’s human potential
As 2015 kicks off, executives and HR practitioners are planning how to achieve this year’s revenue growth. While many are putting sales and marketing initiatives in place, fewer are focusing on leadership development and training. “The start of every year sees...
Forrester names OutSystems as leader
OutSystems, the enterprise Rapid Application Delivery (RAD) platform provider, has been positioned as a leader in The Forrester Wave: Enterprise Public Cloud Platforms. OutSystems received maximum scores in seven of the categories for rapid developers, which evaluated...
Deploying networks in municipalities
Following a recent string of legal battles between municipalities and several telecommunications companies, most notably the judgement of the Supreme Court of Appeal (SCA) in favour of Dark Fibre Africa (DFA) over the Msunduzi municipality, a number of companies are...
Huawei Culture Club sponsors Ultra SA 2015
Huawei South Africa is excited to confirm its official sponsorship of the highly anticipated second edition of Ultra South Africa, through its recently launched Huawei Culture Club. Ultra is one of the world’s most powerful dance events and the South African edition...
2014 the warmest in 134 years
The year 2014 ranks as Earth’s warmest since 1880, according to two separate analyses by NASA and National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) scientists. The 10 warmest years in the instrumental record, with the exception of 1998, have now occurred since 2000. This trend continues a long-term warming of the planet.
Internal IT results in most data loss
At least 27% of all businesses have lost sensitive business data due to internal IT threats in the past 12 months. However, data from the 2014 Global Corporate IT Security Risks survey shows that for the first time since Kaspersky Lab began tracking these incidents...
Software AG keeps CERN running in realtime
At CERN, the European Organisation for Nuclear Research, physicists and engineers are preparing to resume research early in 2015 following a major programme of maintenance and upgrading. Software AG’s in-memory data management software BigMemory has helped provide maximum support system availability since the launch of Control and Monitoring Platform (C2MON).
Ease of use key for keeping customers
The most important characteristic to ensure satisfaction in communicating with a company is the ease of use and simplicity of the process. According to the International Data Corporation (IDC) 2014 Services Consumer Survey, on average, 65% of respondents said they...
SAA updates 90-day action plan
South African Airways (SAA) has ushered in the new year with renewed resolve and focus to stabilise the business. The 90 Day Action Plan, a road map designed to return SAA to full implementation of its Long-Term Turnaround Strategy, is on target in terms of rollout and active engagement across all levels of the company.
Banking will become increasingly mobile
This year will see an increased demand for digital banking products as customers choose to interact with their banks through mainly digital channels. This is according to Tjaart van der Walt, MD of GSM mobile technology company, TruTeq Wireless. TruTeq Wireless is the...
Financial institutions hesitate on cloud
Only a small percentage of financial institutions in Western Europe have adopted or are planning to adopt cloud-based solutions and technologies. A study from IDC Financial Insights, which discusses how financial institutions can overcome security and privacy concerns...
Insurers to spend more than $1bn on ICT
Global insurers will increase IT spending to almost $101-billion in 2015, a year-on-year increase of 4,4% compared to 2014, with rigorous investments in technologies to boost efficiencies and innovation. This was unveiled in the recently published report by IDC...