Digital fans and technophiles will find much to enthral them at the MTN stand at the DigitalLife Expo at the Sandton Convention Centre, 18-20 April 2008. 17 Apr 2008
If someone tweets about you on Twitter and you don't hear the sound, did the tweeter tweet at all? 16 Apr 2008
A fully automated digital marketing strategy, supported by IT systems and communications infrastructure, will help operators in the automotive industry cope within a turbulent market. 15 Apr 2008
Integr8 IT has been accepted onto a list of Technology Top 100 Established Qualified companies. The new status allows the company to compete for awards and make full use of marketing collateral. 14 Apr 2008
A new segment is emerging in the notebook market. Call them "netbooks," "mini-computers" or even "ULCPCs," smaller, less expensive computers are gaining in popularity. Often, they have smaller hard drives or even solid state drives, and usually they run Linux natively or at least offer it as an option. HP's Mini-Note PC is the latest. 14 Apr 2008
Airline passengers who want to talk on their cell phones mid-flight may be able to do so as early as this year -- at least when they're flying over Europe. The European Commission has introduced new regulations concerning cell phone use on planes. Chatting it up at 37,000 feet will be allowed, provided the plane is equipped with devices that create an on-board cellular network. 14 Apr 2008
No corporation is going to adopt environmentally friendly policies simply out of the goodness of its heart. Going green has to provide some sort of benefit. What financial gains can be made by increasing IT's efficiency? Lower power costs and increased efficiency of operations come into play, as do tax benefits and an overall PR spit-shine. 14 Apr 2008
What does it take for a computer to be considered ecologically friendly? Efficiency is one factor, as is technology that enforces conscientious use like automatic shutdown systems. The materials used also come into play -- Fujitsu, for instance, has developed a computer built out of corn-based polymers. 11 Apr 2008
Cross-channel retail opportunities are helping companies improve the customer experience and streamline operations. Other benefits to cross-channel retailing include improving profitability and the optimizing inventory. 10 Apr 2008
The e-Skills Academy of South Africa (Pty) Ltd., an independent training organisation that provides internationally accredited ICT courses and professional qualifications, has completed the installation of advanced ICT infrastructure to keep up with an increase in demand from the market. The institution partnered with Integr8 IT to roll out the technology. 10 Apr 2008
Eco-friendly computing practices, collectively termed Green IT, have gained significant CIO mindshare lately, thanks to the almost ubiquitous debate around enterprise carbon footprints and all things environmental-friendly. 10 Apr 2008
The Sony Ericsson T650i and P1i were awarded first place in the Mobile Phone and PDA categories respectively in the Green Electronics Survey conducted by Greenpeace in the search for ‘greener' electronics. 8 Apr 2008
Say goodbye to thick, heavy telephone directories and say hello to a single number that will enable consumers to contact you. 8 Apr 2008
A major challenge in any business is introducing change, without disrupting what already works... 7 Apr 2008
An effective or so-called ‘sticky' website – one that generates traffic and ensures that visitors return - is a core element of any business development and digital marketing strategy within the automotive industry. This is the viewpoint of Mynhardt Oosthuizen, executive director at eliance, a national provider of comprehensive business solutions targeting the automotive sector. 4 Apr 2008
kulula, which offers complete travel packages online, has contracted paid-for-search expert Clicks2Customers to boost bookings for its flight, car, hotel and holiday package offerings by driving more search-engine traffic to its website. 4 Apr 2008
Sony Pictures Television has unveiled a movie network for mobile TV called "Pix." Subscribers of the AT&T Mobile TV services - which will launch in May - will have access to Pix content. 3 Apr 2008
South Africa, Brazil and other emerging economies are likely to face emissions caps come 2012. Can South Africa's solar energy ventures compete with its vast supply of cheap coal? 2 Apr 2008
SMC Networks, a global provider of LAN hardware and broadband connectivity devices, has announced the availability of its TigerStore SOHO NAS Storage Server – designed to be a complete storage solution that incorporates a built-in iTunes music server for home and small office environments. 2 Apr 2008
iBurst's simplified range of seven consolidated packages are available to new subscribers from today, 1 April 2008. 1 Apr 2008
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