Why SMEs should consider cloud computing
Many enterprises have begun exploring cloud-based infrastructure, but it is SMEs that stand to benefit the most. Aptronics’ technical service manager, Neels Pretorius, outlines the reasons SMEs cannot...
View ArticleRespecting what’s ‘yours’, protecting what’s ‘ours’ in mobile enterprises
Companies are walking a tricky line between managing what’s “yours” and “ours” in their efforts to protect corporate data on mobile devices. Next generation mobility management tools are what are...
View ArticleAlcatel OneTouch debuts new smartphone
Alcatel OneTouch, one of the world’s fastest-growing smartphone brands, today announced that the PIXI 3 (4.5) smartphone is now available from Vodacom outlets across the country from the recommended...
View ArticleAMD’s new Radeon R9 Nano fires up gaming
AMD has announced its category-creating AMD Radeon R9 Nano, the fastest Mini ITX graphics card ever, to enable 4K gaming in the living room through ultra-quiet, ultra-compact PC designs. First...
View ArticleHow Windows 10 can mobilise your small business
You may personally not have to deal with bureaucracy or red tape, but that doesn’t mean big decisions come easily for any small business, writes Chris Buchanan, Dell Client Solutions Director for South...
View ArticleITAD policy ensures compliance, auditability and efficiency
IT asset disposals (ITAD) and decommissioning is not only time consuming but could also be a costly exercise, especially without an effective ITAD policy in place. If not done professionally, the...
View ArticleLexmark is a Leader in Managed Print and Content Services
Lexmark International has been positioned in the Leaders quadrant by leading industry analyst firm Gartner, Inc. in its Magic Quadrant for Managed Print and Content Services for the fifth consecutive...
View ArticleAPIs deliver business value in prepaid segment
Telecommunication APIs (application programming interfaces) are heralding in the age of mobile virtual network operators (MVNOs) in South Africa. The impact this will have on the business environment...
View ArticleLoad balancing the cloud for business benefit
Cloud computing has evolved and is a firm reality for most businesses. However, what some decision makers may not realise is that the development of the cloud has fuelled the development of load...
View ArticleAlcatel OneTouch scoops CES honours
During the 49th International Consumer Electronics Show (CES), TCL Communication’s Alcatel OneTouch was recognised twice at an awards ceremony for the 2015-2016 Global Top Brands hosted by...
View ArticleStorage, virtualisation efficiencies for tradebridge
Value added transaction switch company tradebridge has successfully completed another effective technology implementation with Datacentrix. The most recent in a string of projects involves a storage...
View ArticleVisibility key to preventing intrusions
The news lately has been full of reports of high-profile attacks on large organisations aimed at compromising or stealing sensitive customer information. Despite the increase in prevalence of data...
View ArticleFive big data trends for 2016
With the New Year upon us, financial institutions and businesses will be looking to leverage big data analytics as one of the means to overcome the current tough economic conditions. Yudhvir Seetharam,...
View ArticleGet full value from conferences
Getting back to serious work in the New Year means getting the diary for the next 12 months into some sort of order. A key issue here is what conferences to attend, where and why, writes Auguste...
View ArticleSwitch market sees slight growth, routers decline
The worldwide Ethernet switch market (Layer 2/3) exceeded $6,1-billion in revenue in the third quarter of 2015 (3Q15), an increase of 2% year over year and a healthy increase of 6,1% quarter over...
View ArticleLarge format printers slip again
According to new data from the International Data Corporation (IDC) Worldwide Quarterly Large Format Printer Tracker, large format printer (LFP) shipments declined -4% when compared to Q3 2014. “The...
View ArticleEncouraging growth for production printers
The worldwide production print market continues to show year-over-year growth in unit shipments, gaining 9,9% in the third quarter of 2015 (3Q15). According to the International Data Corporation (IDC)...
View ArticleTrend leads in security for sixth year
Trend Micro has once again affirmed its leadership in the global server security market, according to industry analyst firm IDC. In a market sized at over $800-million in 2014, Trend Micro has grown...
View ArticleEliminate dead zones in your household
With a range of fast, powerful internet solutions for home and business use, Linksys high-powered product selection ensures internet connectivity at the touch of a button. Currently available in South...
View ArticleHuawei B315 LTE WiFi router available in SA
With so much of our daily lives being spent on multiple smart devices – both for work and leisure – reliable, fast connectivity has become more important than before. “People want great connectivity...
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