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Tech talks at Net Prophet 2013

Fri, 24 May 2013 11:03:00 +0200

Take the most innovative, successful, creative, ambitious thinkers and entrepreneurs in the internet space and ask them to share their stories, ideas, and predictions for the future in a format that is fresh, relevant, and engaging. The result: Net Prophet.
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New MD for Pinnacle Africa

Fri, 24 May 2013 09:55:00 +0200

Tim Humphreys-Davies is the new managing director of Pinnacle Africa, with immediate effect. Humphreys-Davies, who previously filled the role of regional and marketing MD, will continue to fulfill his current responsibilities but will now also look after traditional Pinnacle Africa business including the Johannesburg Sales Team as well as the PinnPos Division.
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Whistle-blowers' details go public

Thu, 23 May 2013 07:48:00 +0200

Hackers cracked into the website of South Africa's police and downloaded information that could leave whistle-blowers vulnerable, the police and a government data agency said Wednesday (22 May).
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Mobile malware: What is it, why should you care? (part 2)

Wed, 22 May 2013 16:04:00 +0200

In this article, the second in a series of four articles where we explore how the use of mobile devices by employees in businesses represents the convergence of personal and corporate needs, we will examine the behavioural patterns of mobile users, in order to truly understand the mobile risks associated.
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Reunert to curb costs as profits fall

Wed, 22 May 2013 10:56:00 +0200

Electronics group Reunert will continue to focus on "rigorous cost control and act with prudence" over the next six months‚ it said on Tuesday (21 May) when its results for the six months to March were released.
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MTN offers brand value for shareholders

Wed, 22 May 2013 07:43:00 +0200

MTN was ranked 79th in the annual Millward-Brown Brandz Top 100 Most Valuable Global Brands survey released on Tuesday (21 May)‚ with its brand valued at US$11.4bn
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African telecoms and media operators convene in Johannesburg

Tue, 21 May 2013 09:43:00 +0200

Africa's leading telecoms operators, broadcasters and internet service providers will meet in Johannesburg in May 2013. Chief executives from South Africa, Kenya, Ghana, DRC, Nigeria and more will converge at the 16th annual SatCom Africa Conference and Exhibition to ensure the sustainable future of Africa's telecoms and media sector.
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Competition intensifying for Vodacom

Tue, 21 May 2013 08:04:00 +0200

Vodacom aims to deliver low single digit service revenue growth and "mid to high single digit" growth in earnings before interest‚ tax‚ depreciation and amortisation in the next three years‚ the company said on Monday (20 May)‚ when releasing its annual results for the year to March.
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Can mobile enterprise apps keep up with the tablets?

Mon, 20 May 2013 16:03:00 +0200

The unprecedented adoption of tablet PCs means that the fully mobile enterprise is now possible, but true enterprise mobility also requires access to full ERP functionality on the road. With tablets, smartphones and phablets moving to surpass PC shipments, mobile computing is the way of the future.
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Gijima to showcase capabilities at Microsoft roadshow

Mon, 20 May 2013 15:54:00 +0200

Gijima, a JSE-listed IT company and Microsoft partner, is part of the Microsoft Shift into Top Gear roadshow that will feature the official launch of Microsoft Office 2013 and Office 365 to the corporate, small/medium enterprise (SME), and academic markets.
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