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IBM launches Cognos 8 V4 – new business-driven PM software
Cognos, an IBM company that delivers business intelligence and performance management solutions, has unveiled IBM Cognos 8 v4 which extends IBM’s Information on Demand strategy to help customers improve their ability to engage the business user through a more dynamic…
Comztek awarded Microsoft distribution rights in Southern Africa
Technology distributor Comztek has been recognised for its excellence in delivering software solutions into Africa. The company has been awarded the Microsoft distribution rights for finished goods in Southern African countries Angola, Botswana, Malawi, Namibia and Zambia.
Oracle buys advanced visual technology
Oracle has announced that it has entered into an agreement to acquire Advanced Visual Technology Ltd.(AVT), a leading provider of 3D visual macro space planning software for retailers.
Software giant to offer virtualisation products in Uganda
NComputing, a California IT solutions provider, is now offering its virtualization software and hardware to the Ugandan market after inking a deal with Linux Solutions, IDG news said today.
ATIO announces new partnership with a world leader in IP performance testing
ATIO, a leading South African based Information Communication Technology (ICT) service provider has signed an agreement with IXIA to sell and service its IP network testing solutions and services in Africa.
Altech’s African adventure progresses, profits up by 34%
Allied Technologies Limited (Altech) today announced remarkable half-year results for the period ended 31 August 2008. Revenue increased by 13% to R4.5 billion, the company’s operating profit increased by 34% to R409 million and headline earnings per share was up…
Workforce mobility challenges SME IT security
Increasing workforce mobility may be a strategic imperative but companies must be aware that it also poses one of the greatest security risks to company information, says Derek Wiggill, 3Com’s regional sales director for Africa.
Sun Microsystems partners with NIIT to boost training in Africa
Sun Microsystems has announced a partnership with Asia’s leading technology training provider NIIT that will support the development of talent in Africa. This initiative is part of Sun’s commitment to improving and expanding grass-roots skills in IT in Africa.
CA and VMware team up to provide one-stop virtualised business continuity solution
CA Inc. and VMware have today announced a partner incentive program to accelerate the deployment of their new combined recovery management solution for small and medium businesses. Authorised partners who purchase both CA’s Recovery Management and VMware Infrastructure will qualify…
More benefits from WPS
Wi-Fi Protected Setup, also known as WPS, has set a new standard of Wi-Fi security since its emergence in 2007 due to its sheer ease-of-use. It is indeed the first security standard aimed at the user, providing simplified secure network…
Non-handset devices to account for $90 billion in revenues by 2013
While the mobile phone is by far the most common device used to connect to mobile networks, the number of non-handset mobile devices is set to grow dramatically – reports ARCchart.
Cognos unveils new version of TM1 for Financial Performance Management
Cognos, an IBM company and a provider of business intelligence and performance management solutions, has announced the availability of IBM Cognos TM1 9.4, an enhanced version of its performance management solution for enterprise and mid-market organisations.
Mark Shuttleworth honoured in UK
Major IT publisher, CNET Networks UK, has named South Africa’s Mark Shuttleworth as the IT Community Hero of the Year in its sixth annual UK Business Technology Awards.
Maximizer Software unveils ‘Maximizer CRM Central’ online community
Maximizer Software , a leading provider of simple, accessible customer relationship management (CRM) solutions, today announced the launch of Maximizer CRM Central (www.maximizercrmcentral.com, an online community for Maximizer’s small to medium-sized business (SMB) customers, prospects and partners to discuss and…
Microsoft’s Africa chairman tackles access problems
Technology can help solve some of the endemic problems plaguing Africa, but the first step is to address a variety of issues that prevent people there from accessing technology, said the chairman of Microsoft Africa.
Kenya embraces training as it takes road to ICT glory
The training of the first batch of “softwarepreneurs” is set to start next month as Kenya tries to become a software hub.
