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 | When it comes to managing complex IT systems and networks, many business leaders are grappling with the question of whether to outsource some or all of their IT processes. As Roberto Caprio, MD of Dial A Nerd, points out, there are a number of factors to take into consideration. Read more >>
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 | Nigerian telecoms have expressed their dissatisfaction with the cybercrime bill currently before the legislative arm of government, saying it would allow for surveillance of consumers. Read more >>
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 | ICT skills shortage is a worldwide challenge, and in SA it remains a problem in all areas, but particularly around data management. Master Data Management (MDM) has partnered with eLearningCurve to deliver quality education and certification in information management skills to local resources. Read more >>
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 | Russel Brand Smartphones, tablets and other mobile devices have become essential tools in the business world of today. However... Read more >>
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 | Dion Chang and Raleen Bagg Our selection of trends is broad - but cherry-picked - to give you a sense of what the trends are, across a wide variety of industries. Read more >>
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 | Digital storage company WD, which studied South African's digital storage and backup, found that they store personal files on no fewer than 14 electronic or storage devices with 60% never backing up a single item of data. Read more >>
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 | Issued by BitCo Residents of Rustenburg and surrounding areas can look forward to reliable high speed Internet for business and home as BitCo acquires local WISP and expands coverage into the North West province. Read more >>
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 | Thabiso Mochiko Ratings agency Moody's said on Monday, 3 February, that the next three years would be "difficult" for MTN and Vodacom to maintain or increase their market share and compete more aggressively on price without reducing their margins and returns on investment. Read more >>
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 | Bringing internet to people in rural areas where infrastructure deployment is expensive and tricky, is becoming a priority throughout the world. Read more >>
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 | Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg may have raised some eyebrows when he said that connectivity should be a human right, but many smart device users would agree. Research has shown that as many as 32% globally rely on more than one device during the average working day to conduct their duties and half of the world's CIOs have said that they view Wi-Fi as an essential part of operations. Read more >>
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 | Threats to network security are escalating dramatically. Technology advancements in social media, mobile devices, WiFi and cloud services are increasing a company's vulnerability to attacks. Cyber risks and cyber threats are a major concern for large revenue generating organisations. Read more >>
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 | Gartner has predicted that by 2016, a fifth of enterprise Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) projects will have failed as businesses are enforcing Mobile Device Management (MDM) policies that are too restrictive. Read more >>
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 | Thabiso Mochiko The Independent Communications Authority of South Africa (Icasa) released the final regulations on mobile termination rates on Wednesday, 29 January, that will see Vodacom and MTN pay 44c a minute to small operators‚ a decision the JSE-listed companies are likely to oppose. Read more >>
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 | Thabiso Mochiko The Independent Communications Authority of South Africa (Icasa) released the final regulations on mobile termination rates on Wednesday (29 January) that will see Vodacom and MTN pay 44c a minute to small operators‚ a decision the JSE-listed companies are likely to oppose. Read more >>
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 | Increased consumer interest in mobile banking - particularly when facilitated by cellular technology - was one of the key findings of The Mobility 2014 research study, conducted by Arthur Goldstuck's World Wide Worx with the backing of FNB. Read more >>
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 | With its second successful group of graduates from the Barnstone Academy, the company has improved the structures of its course to make graduates even more business-ready. Read more >>
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 | Gilat Satcom, a leading provider of satellite and fibre-based connectivity services in Africa, Asia and the Middle East, today announced that it has partnered with DiViNetworks to boost satellite and fibre capacity and reduce costs for ISPs and network operators. Read more >>
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Treasury to tax digital productsThe Treasury has published its new electronic services regulations in which it sets out those digital products and services that will be subject to 14% VAT. The new regulations take effect in April. Read more here.
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 | Local business solutions provider AccTech Systems, in conjunction with Global Micro, a leading African hosted infrastructure IT provider, will be demonstrating its cloud ERP solutions at Africa Mining Indaba 2014. The event will be held at the Cape Town International Convention Centre (CTICC) from 3-6 February 2014. Read more >>
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 | Ankerdata who has been working closely with the operations team at Hotel Verde and BON Hotels on the property management system protel for "Africa's greenest hotel" may very well be able to claim a world first in hospitality software technology. Read more >>
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 | SEOUL, SOUTH KOREA: SK Telecom, South Korea's biggest wireless operator, said its net profit for 2013 jumped 44.3% on increased value of its stock investment and expansion of lucrative 4G services. Read more >>
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 | Chris Udemans Kuwaiti telecoms giant Zain has reported 18 per cent growth in its Sudanese revenue despite a 35 per cent devaluation of the Sudanese pound during 2013. Read more >>
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 | SAN FRANCISCO, USA: Internet companies eager to regain the trust of users provided some insight into the extent of secret requests for user data made by the US government. Read more >>
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 | NEW YORK, USA: Twitter has acquired more than 900 patents from computing giant IBM, ending a dispute between the two companies, a joint announcement said. Read more >>
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 | BEIJING, CHINA: In 1984, with only US$25,000 in Chinese government funding and a dusty 20-square-metre bungalow as their headquarters, a small group of scientists in Beijing founded a firm called New Technology Developer Inc. Read more >>
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 | WASHINGTON, USA: Walk into a room of people, and your smartphone can tell if you have a connection to any of them, if it can find the right data. Read more >>
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 | TOKYO, JAPAN: Japan's Canon said that it missed its full-year profit target because of a slump in demand for its digital cameras as consumers increasingly turn to smartphones to take pictures. Read more >>
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 | WASHINGTON, USA: The Google Android system was used on 78.9% of smartphones sold globally in 2013, a survey released on Wednesday, 29 January, showed. Read more >>
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 | WASHINGTON - Global sales of tablet computers rose by 50.6% last year, with Apple clinging to the top vendor spot amid strong gains by rivals, a survey released on Wednesday, 29 January, showed. Read more >>
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 | NEW YORK, USA: Google Glass is being integrated into prescription frames from the US tech giant, a move that could broaden the appeal of the Internet-connected eyewear. Read more >>
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 | LONDON, UK: A former News of the World journalist told a British court how he used phone-hacking to find out about an affair between James Bond star Daniel Craig and the actress Sienna Miller. Read more >>
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 | Thabiso Mochiko Mobile operators MTN and Vodacom appear to be threatening legal action over the Independent Communications Authority of South Africa's (Icasa) decision to increase the termination rate they should pay to smaller rivals. Read more >>
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 | Innovative technology-driven digital solutions company seeking senior eCommerce developer (offering free coffee and paper clips)! Read more >> |
Stellenbosch University is currently seeking to appoint a suitably qualified individual as a contact centre agent. Read more >>Xperien a small fast growing IT products and service company require energetic graphic designer to assist in our marketing projects, HTML and DTP experience are essential. Read more >>The Department of Information Technology at Stellenbosch University is seeking to appoint a senior system administrator involved in the development of the University's Novell/NetIQ-based Identity Management System. Read more >>
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