Microsoft debuts customer engagement upgrades
Microsoft on Tuesday unveiled new capabilities it will deliver later this calendar year with Microsoft Dynamics CRM 2016, the latest release of its customer engagement solution. The most comprehensive...
View ArticleLG unveils home entertainment strategy
Speaking at a roundtable at IFA 2015 in Berlin, a top official of LG Electronics (LG) revealed the company’s plan to sell five times as many OLED TVs as it did in the first half with the aim of making...
View ArticleNetFlorist makes online payments easy
NetFlorist, South Africa’s largest online floral and gifting service, has partnered with MasterCard to offer customers a more seamless, secure online shopping checkout process with the digital wallet...
View ArticleEmployers can help to address FASD
Global health organisations warn of the dangers of alcohol abuse during pregnancy, as drinking can cause a wide range of health problems that may continue well into adulthood, writes Rhys Evans,...
View ArticleSA on the verge of a technology revolution
Buzz phrases such as “enterprise digitisation” are discussed among ICT and business industries alike with increasing frequency, but often hold little meaning to business decision makers who have...
View ArticleFortinet unveils SDNS framework
Fortinet has announced its new Software-Defined Network Security (SDNS) framework – the first of its kind across the industry – designed to provide advanced threat protection through the integration of...
View ArticleMistakes in integrating new product development processes
In this Soft Expert white paper, Paul O’Connor, founder and MD of The Adept Group and Ian Huntly, CEO and MD of Rifle-Shot Performance Holdings, discuss the mistakes to avoid when integrating new...
View ArticleOpera Mini adds new compression technology
In the newest version of Opera Mini mobile browser for Android, users can for the first time switch between two different data compression modes: High and Extreme. With these two modes, users can...
View ArticleBig data drives business intelligence shift
The rise of the big data phenomenon and development in corresponding technologies is seeing new trends in BI and analytics come to the fore. These trends are highlighting the growth in value of...
View ArticleAshley Madison represents new darker stage of cyber hacking
Cyber criminals are increasingly hacking for ransom, raising concerns around data security and privacy, writes Gary Newe, technical director at F5 Networks. In late July, Avid Life Media (ALM) – owners...
View ArticleUnderstanding the importance of data deduplication
Data deduplication might seem like a new thing but the reality is that the technology has been around for quite some time. Warren Olivier, regional manager of Veeam South Africa, discusses the roles...
View ArticleLife-long learning for global business and shared services
CIMA, the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants and The Hackett Group have announced the first ever formal career development programme for the Global Business Services (GBS) and Shared...
View ArticleAsus announces new motherboard series
Asus has announced Signature, Pro Gaming and TUF Trooper, a comprehensive line-up of new motherboards based on the latest Intel H170, B150, H110 and Q170 chipsets for 6th-generation Intel Core...
View ArticleManaging the insider threat
The more valuable a businesses’ intellectual property is, the higher the chances that cyber criminals will try to get their hands on it. “Threats to organisations are prolific. Anyone who reads the...
View ArticleLG shows off wireless audio at IFA
LG Electronics expanded its wireless audio collection with two new Bluetooth speakers at IFA 2015 in Berlin. LG Music Flow P5 and SoundPop 360 were both developed for consumers who want the convenience...
View ArticleSA contact centres poised for growth
South Africa’s contact centre industry is poised for growth, thanks to increasingly demanding customers and new opportunities for Business Process Outsourcing providers, say local contact centre...
View ArticleEmployee skills provide that competitive edge
For a company to remain competitive and sustainable in an increasingly challenging economic climate, it requires a skilled, innovative and forward-thinking workforce. By Peter van Nieuwenhuizen and...
View ArticleWD Red Pro drives now available in 6Tb
WD, a Western Digital company, has announced the expansion of its award-winning WD Red Pro hard drive line with the release of 5Tb and 6Tb capacities. The WD Red Pro family is ideal for Network...
View ArticleUsing GIS to enhance the customer experience
Today’s economy is highly challenging for the majority of businesses, from retailers to service providers and everyone between. By Gary Allemann, MD of Master Data Management Differentiating on product...
View ArticleSAP announces the simplified front office
SAP has announced future integrated digital enterprise technologies that are intended to transform the relationships companies have with their customers. SAP plans to unleash a powerful portfolio of...
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