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Hitachi Data Systems solution for business transformation
Hitachi Data Systems Corporation (HDS) has announced new private cloud services and portfolio enhancements that will help organisations transform their businesses and enable IT to get more from private cloud. HDS gives customers faster access to applications, better control over their…
ContinuitySA implements landmark server replication project
ContinuitySA has successfully implemented a complete business continuity solution using server replication for a global resources company. The client has integrated mining, processing, energy, logistical and marketing operations across Asia, Latin America and Africa. The solution uses virtualisation and replication…
Why governments in Africa need business continuity
Government is, one could say, the most important business in any country—particularly across the continent of Africa. Service delivery, leadership in governance, cooperation between government departments—they are all vital for the life of citizens and the confidence of foreign investors.…
World Bank, SAP jointly address skills development in Africa
SAP Africa, a subsidiary of SAP AG (NYSE: SAP), and the World Bank today announced their intention to develop a framework for collaboration on skills development. The document was signed by Pfungwa Serima, chief executive officer of SAP Africa,…
Crisis simulation is key to good governance
Business continuity, IT continuity, and physical and data security are firmly on the boardroom agenda thanks to a growing focus on risk governance by legislators and regulators. As a result, more and more attention is being given to formulating plans…
The Innovation Hub’s Quest for New Innovators
The Innovation Hub, Africa’s first internationally accredited Science and Technology Park and a full member of the International Association of Science Parks (IASP), calls on entrepreneurs and researchers to enter the Gauteng Accelerator Programme (GAP) Innovation Competitions. As a subsidiary…
Universal Service and Access Agency of South Africa contributes to National Strategy
On 18 September Universal Service and Access Agency of South Africa (USAASA) CEO Zami Nkosi formally submitted research input on the state of universality across the broadcasting, telecommunications, and, postal services sectors to the ICT Policy Review Panel lead by…
Intel to narrow technology gender gap in Africa
Intel Corporation today announced She Will Connect, a new program that commits to expanding digital literacy skills to young women in developing countries. Intel will begin the initiative in Africa, where the gender gap is the greatest, by aiming to…
Ericsson helps MTN Ghana increase data usage
Ghana, situated on the west coast of Africa, has a population of approximately 25 million and over half its inhabitants live in urban areas. In 2012, mobile penetration reached 100 percent and it is expected that strong uptake of data…
Software AG expects growth with new premises
Software AG, a multi-national enterprise software company, has officially opened its new state-of-the-art premises in Bryanston, Johannesburg. The new office signifies Software AG South Africa’s realised and anticipated business growth in the local market. “We outgrew our previous premises due…
Samsung launches Business Partner programme
Samsung Electronics South Africa has launched its Business Partner Programme as part of the Samsung Team of Empowered Partners (STEP) initiative to enable partners to better integrate Samsung technology into their overall product and solutions portfolios. “Samsung is committed to…
Microsoft to acquire Nokia’s Devices & Services business
Microsoft Corporation and Nokia Corporation today announced that the Boards of Directors for both companies have decided to enter into a transaction whereby Microsoft will purchase substantially all of Nokia’s Devices & Services business, license Nokia’s patents, and license and…
Microsoft awarded top employer status in Africa
Microsoft has been certified for the second year running as one of Africa’s Top Employers in 2013/2014 for its operations in Kenya, Nigeria, Egypt, and South Africa. This makes the company part of the CRF Institute’s Top Employers in Africa Index along…
SA’s big businesses lagging on big data analytics
Research on local adoption of big data analytics, conducted by Strategy Worx on behalf of Hitachi Data Systems, shows that whilst large corporates are ready for this technology trend, there is a general lack of strategic vision and drive to…
CEO Steve Ballmer to quit Microsoft
Microsoft announced that long-serving Chief Executive Officer Steve Ballmer will be leaving the employment of the technology giant. While no exact date for his retirement has been given, the company stated that he will be leaving within the next 12…
Mozambique move logical says DCC’s Neil Rex
Distributor Drive Control Corporation (DCC) is further expanding its African presence with the opening of a local office and warehouse in Maputo, the capital city of Mozambique. The new sales team will be headed up by Marina Duarte, a Mozambique…
