Maximising cloud opportunities

[Rapelang Rabana] Using cloud services is about getting services over the web, instead of either using a CD or disk to install software on a computer or buying some bulky computer equipment for the office. No matter what size a business is, one would do well to look at the cloud for some options for optimising business efficiency and competitive advantage. 22 May 2012 15:38

Z-Cards back for Ballito Lifestyle shopping centre

For the eighth time, the Ballito Lifestyle shopping centre has contracted PocketMedia Solutions to produce its Retail Therapy and Fine Dining Z-Card for distribution to its consumers, through strategically located dispenser boxes. 15 May 2012 14:21

Counting coins, still necessary in retail

Counting coins by hand is time consuming, the margin for error is big, health issues arise from the general dirt associated with coins and transport is difficult and expansive due to their weight. For the smaller retailer however, working with coins is necessary, notwithstanding the time wasted counting and sorting coins and their potential theft. The only solution for these businesses is to purchase a coin counter. 14 May 2012 08:44

[Thought Leadership Digibates] 05: Marketing, media trends

The focus of the online media marketing sector discussion at the fifth Thought Leadership Digibate, recently hosted by Aegis Media in conjunction with Bizcommunity.com in Johannesburg, centred around the 2012 Biz Trends Report which was released earlier this year. 11 May 2012 15:21

Rentokil Initial

Initial's ultimage solution to years of kitchen grime

Once a client has picked up food poisoning from a hotel or other commercial food establishment, there can be little doubt that he or she - or their family and friends - will be reluctant to visit that establishment again. That's apart from the possibility of multiple food poisonings and the resultant embarrassment or even legal steps that might follow. 3 May 2012 13:07

MasterCard launches mobile service in South Africa

MasterCard, in collaboration with local mobile-centric payments and financial services company Oltio, has introduced MasterCard Mobile to the South African market to provide even greater access, convenience and security for online shoppers. 19 Apr 2012 11:34

Rentokil Initial

Ambius supports Green Office week

As one of the leading suppliers of interior plant rental services and a member of the Green Buildings Council of South Africa, Ambius is showing their support for Green Office week through their commitment to reduce, reuse and recycle and by appealing to companies to choose wisely when deciding on plants to make their offices greener. 16 Apr 2012 14:13

Facebook buys startup aimed at loyal shoppers

SAN FRANCISCO, USA: Facebook on Friday, 13 April 2012, confirmed that it bought a San Francisco startup that helps merchants court shoppers with rewards for checking in with smartphones during visits. 16 Apr 2012 13:44

Website watching South African retail prices proves popular

The independent website, Retail Price Watch, which tracks prices of more than 17 000 household goods in over 40 stores around the country, allowing consumers to compare prices at Pick n Pay, Woolworths, Spar, Shoprite and Checkers, has received over 13 000 unique visitors and more than 50 000 page views in its first three months of operation. 10 Apr 2012 15:03

IMPERIAL Logistics

IMPERIAL Online and Vodacom join forces in high availability data centres

Local IT solutions specialist, IMPERIAL Online, has completed one of the largest data centre relocation projects ever, and achieved a South African first, with a data centre in which partner, Vodacom, has granted access to two other telecoms vendors - namely Broadlink and Telkom. 2 Apr 2012 19:42

Makeover for Plascon, new showroom offers private consultations

The Plascon Spaces Showroom at The Design Quarter in Fourways has opened with a new name and a new look. Formerly known as Plascon's Living Concepts Showroom, it now offers a showroom as a resource for decorators, designers, homeowners and architects to tap into expert advice on paint, colour and design across the range. 2 Apr 2012 08:56

Sandton City goes mobile

Sandton City has launched a new mobile application that allows shoppers to access all the information they need about the centre instantly. 28 Mar 2012 12:45

CheqOut promises to shake up SA payments

[Craig Wilson] South Africans using Apple and Google Android-based smartphones can look forward to being able to accept credit- and cheque-card payments using their mobile phones from early next month, thanks to a Cape Town-based start-up that is launching a new service called CheqOut next month. 27 Mar 2012 15:37

Woza Online attracts 11 000 websites

Woza Online, a joint initiative by Google, the dti, Vodacom and the Human Resources Development Council launched in January 2012 to encourage SMEs to create websites, has announced that 11 200 businesses have participated so far. 27 Mar 2012 14:28