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Metalogix StoragePoint from Soarsoft
Soarsoft Africa, a specialist in archiving, migration, collaboration and messaging services,, has announced the release of Metalogix’ latest version of Metalogix StoragePoint that gives organisations the ability to store, access and backup files over 2Gb through...
MDA partners with ARGUS
Willem Potgieter, MD of MDA Property Systems, has announced that MDA and ARGUS Software have formed a strategic partnership to provide property companies, funds and service providers across the African continent with an end-to-end solution. Potgieter says, “We are...
2013 a turning point for CIOs
2013 will be a turning point year as CEOs and senior executives, by a ratio of more than four to one, plan to increase IT investment in 2013, rather than cut it, according to a recent survey by Gartner. The 2013 Gartner CEO and Senior Executive Survey found that, as...
DTT network roll-out on track
Sentech is on track to fulfil its mandate of rolling out the new digital terrestrial television (DTT) to 88% of the population by March 2014. It currently covers 80% of South African citizens. Sentech CEO Setumo Mohapi yesterday told a media briefing that, as of 28...
Sentech re-evaluates broadband role
Sentech is re-evaluating its role in the National Broadband Network (NBN) policy and, in the absence of a formalised strategy, has relinquished the radio frequency spectrum that it held for the purpose. The spectrum allocation, in the 2,6GHz and 3,5GHz bands, will be...
Most corporate networks are at risk
Although there are dedicated technologies which can automatically download and install updates, these are rarely used – even by companies that have implemented client system management tools. Only 35% of all companies automatically install updates, according to a...
Consumer confidence at nine-year low
The Consumer Confidence Index (CCI), released by FNB and Bureau of Economic Research (BER), declined from -3 index points in the fourth quarter of 2012 to a nine-year low of -7 index points in the first quarter of 2013. Having declined by two index points during...
Cell C cuts contract data prices
Cell C has introduced several new promotional rates for its contract data offerings. “Cell C has always provided customers with the best data propositions and is determined to continue offering the best value products available to data users in the South African...
New mobile plans from Telkom
Telkom Business has launched a range of new mobile plans that aim to help businesses of all sizes improve productivity and reduce communication costs. A feature of these plans is unlimited on-net calling, meaning colleagues can talk to each other as much as they want...
Men in the Making focusses on mentoring
Tracker's Men in the Making campaign will see businesses across the country welcoming boys from Grade 10 to Grade 12 into their offices for job shadowing and life mentoring activities this month. Tracker launched its Men in the Making campaign five years ago, seeking...
Samsung DVM offers cooling efficiency
Samsung Electronics has announced its latest generation of smart variable refrigerant flow air conditioning systems, the Digital Variable Multi (DVM). Designed for large business or home spaces, the DVM allows different temperatures to be maintained in different...
DCC offers HP EliteBook Revolve
The new HP EliteBook Revolve, available from distributor Drive Control Corporation (DCC) is an ultra-thin, full-performance Windows 8 notebook that transforms effortlessly into a tablet, allowing users to choose what works best in any given scenario. This powerful...
NEC offer new LED display solutions
NEC Display Solutions Europe has expanded its range of indoor and outdoor LED modules, ideal for creating fixed and temporary LED video wall installations where the highest performance is demanded. NEC is also launching a totem by the name of Messenger designed for...
Metalogix StoragePoint from Soarsoft
Soarsoft Africa, a specialist in archiving, migration, collaboration and messaging services,, has announced the release of Metalogix’ latest version of Metalogix StoragePoint that gives organisations the ability to store, access and backup files over 2Gb through...
MDA partners with ARGUS
Willem Potgieter, MD of MDA Property Systems, has announced that MDA and ARGUS Software have formed a strategic partnership to provide property companies, funds and service providers across the African continent with an end-to-end solution. Potgieter says, “We are...
2013 a turning point for CIOs
2013 will be a turning point year as CEOs and senior executives, by a ratio of more than four to one, plan to increase IT investment in 2013, rather than cut it, according to a recent survey by Gartner. The 2013 Gartner CEO and Senior Executive Survey found that, as...
DTT network roll-out on track
Sentech is on track to fulfil its mandate of rolling out the new digital terrestrial television (DTT) to 88% of the population by March 2014. It currently covers 80% of South African citizens. Sentech CEO Setumo Mohapi yesterday told a media briefing that, as of 28...
Sentech re-evaluates broadband role
Sentech is re-evaluating its role in the National Broadband Network (NBN) policy and, in the absence of a formalised strategy, has relinquished the radio frequency spectrum that it held for the purpose. The spectrum allocation, in the 2,6GHz and 3,5GHz bands, will be...
Most corporate networks are at risk
Although there are dedicated technologies which can automatically download and install updates, these are rarely used – even by companies that have implemented client system management tools. Only 35% of all companies automatically install updates, according to a...
Consumer confidence at nine-year low
The Consumer Confidence Index (CCI), released by FNB and Bureau of Economic Research (BER), declined from -3 index points in the fourth quarter of 2012 to a nine-year low of -7 index points in the first quarter of 2013. Having declined by two index points during...