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Instant SaaS just a click away – Preserv8 SA
International focus on Software as a Service (SaaS) and its positive impact on core operations within companies is intensifying. So claims Deon Robertson, CEO of Preserv8, developers of the preserv8™ UEM, the only email archiving Software plus Services Microsoft certified…
HP widens use of desktop virtualization
HEWLETT-Packard (HP) hopes to widen the use of its desktop virtualization products with new software that will improve video playback and allow the use of USB peripherals such as webcams, the company announced Monday.
Acquisition of South Africa’s Transtel Neotel bears fruits
ANALYSTS believe the acquisition of South Africa’s Transtel Neotel is bearing dividends.
Messaging remains driver behind mobile data
MESSAGING will remain the driver behind mobile data revenues for years to come, yielding an anticipated US$224 billion by 2013, which amounts to 60 percent of combined non-voice revenues, according to a new forecast by market analysis firm Portio Research.
South Africa’s PC market slows down due global financial crisis
GROWTH in the South African PC market will remain stagnant for the next few months, as the country feels the pinch of global financial slowdown, according to research firm IDC, which notes that 2009 will not see growth in the…
Nokia, Siemens network excellent
NOKIA Siemens Networks has successfully field tested new EDGE technology that doubles downlink speeds compared to today’s EDGE networks. Nokia Siemens Networks’ Dual Carrier EDGE is a software-based solution that can double data speeds to 592Kbps on existing EDGE-capable GSM…
Skills shortage impacts on customer care in Nigeria
NIGERIA has expressed concern over lack of manpower and expertise in the field of information and communication technology.
MTN dispels fears over telecoms slowdown
Telecoms giant MTN, has dispelled fears that the telecommunications sector in emerging markets were no longer attractive investments. Chief executive officer Phuthuma Nhleko this week said the mobile industry in developing countries should perform better than many other sectors during…
Kenya steps up science, technology research to increase food productivity
KENYA is stepping up research in science and technology to increase food productivity in a bid to counter perennial droughts. It is through science and technology research that the country’s perennial food scarcity and water shortages in some remote areas,…
Importing technology for economic growth
It is no secret that the South African (SA) economy is treading through rough waters of late, with increased interest rate hikes, exorbitant petrol prices and rising inflation – and according to analysts, tougher times still lie ahead.
Nokia lowers forecast for device industry volumes
THE world’s leading mobile telephone producer, Nokia, announced on Thursday that it has lowered its forecast for mobile device industry volumes for the fourth quarter of 2008, as part of its 2009 cost reduction strategy for 2009.
Africa defies global recession through computer usage
AFRICA is forecasted to defy the global economic recession and experience growth in demand for personal computers. This is according to a projection by IDC which projected the continent to be one of the few regions that will experience such…
Integr8 IT – Africa’s most innovative ICT company in 2008
Integr8 IT, South Africa’s largest privately owned national BEE ICT network integration and infrastructure management specialist, has received acclaim once again at the 10th Annual ICT African Achievers Awards as the “Most Innovative ICT Company on the continent in 2008”.
Etisalat Nigeria offers great deal to its subscribers
AS telephone and mobile phone communication technology continues to advance in Nigeria, service providers are looking a greater rewards in the future.
ICASA requests written submissions for draft regulations
THE Independent Communications Authority of South Africa (ICASA) has called for written submissions for its carrier pre-selection draft regulations. This comes after the Authority’s release of draft regulations that will allow consumers to choose which service provider they will use…
Best practices are for keeps
Andrew Murray, Chief Information Officer, EOH, says that IT is becoming an increasingly critical link in the business value chain and as such, a highly effective IT Service Management (ITSM) implementation is essential.
