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Australia & New Zealand named innovation champions by U.S association
Drones

Australia & New Zealand named innovation champions by U.S association

Australia, New Zealand, Finland and the United Kingdom have been named the most innovative countries, according to the Consumer Technology Association.

By Julia Gabel • 3 min read • Tue, 16th Jan 2018
Japanese telco giant opens new data center in Johannesburg
Hyperscale

Japanese telco giant opens new data center in Johannesburg

Japanese telecommunications giant NTT Communications and Internet Solutions of South Africa have launched the Nexcenter Parklands Data Center in Johannesburg.

By Julia Gabel • 2 min read • Thu, 30th Nov 2017
What happens when your domain name is taken? The benefit of using a unique TLD
Marketing Technologies

What happens when your domain name is taken? The benefit of using a unique TLD

.com or .co.za allows for a blank slate when it comes to marketing and can be used and understood in any language across the globe.

By Andri Johnston • 4 min read • Thu, 23rd Nov 2017
Enterprise database security the answer to complying with the POPI Act
Microsoft

Enterprise database security the answer to complying with the POPI Act

Over 30 million South Africans have had their personal information leaked online, in the biggest breach of its kind in the country's history.

By Andri Johnston • 4 min read • Thu, 9th Nov 2017
New brand, new name: Aranz Geo says goodbye...
Clean technologies

New brand, new name: Aranz Geo says goodbye...

Seequent's chief executive Shaun Maloney says the new brand reflects the company's evolving purpose and vision for the future.

By Julia Gabel • 3 min read • Tue, 7th Nov 2017
Dimension Data scoops 24 award wins with Cisco
Cisco

Dimension Data scoops 24 award wins with Cisco

Dimension Data has secured 24 Cisco awards, including Global Awards for Architectural Excellence Partner of the Year, Security, and Marketing Innovation.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Fri, 3rd Nov 2017
Uber, Airbnb and the problem with South Africa's sharing economy
Uber

Uber, Airbnb and the problem with South Africa's sharing economy

In September 2017, it was announced that Uber's private hire licence as a ride-hauling app would not be renewed in London.

By Andri Johnston • 4 min read • Thu, 2nd Nov 2017
PCCW Global launches service to connect MPLS networks to Microsoft Azure
Network Infrastructure

PCCW Global launches service to connect MPLS networks to Microsoft Azure

The Network-as-a-Service product that extends a customer's MPLS network service to both Microsoft Azure and Microsoft Office 365.

By Kai Ping Lew • 2 min read • Thu, 2nd Nov 2017
Chinese Govt approves patent for secure document management system
Document Management

Chinese Govt approves patent for secure document management system

The Chinese Government has approved an additional patent for Publishing Data Management, which provides ProofPlus electronic document systems.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Mon, 30th Oct 2017
From Christchurch to Chile: Kiwi company dominates in export innovation
ARANZ Geo

From Christchurch to Chile: Kiwi company dominates in export innovation

The Christchurch company has established an expansive global presence, spanning 80 countries, thanks to its revolutionary Leapfrog technology.

By Julia Gabel • 2 min read • Sat, 21st Oct 2017
Oracle NetSuite expands in EMEA, opening new data centres
Hyperscale

Oracle NetSuite expands in EMEA, opening new data centres

Oracle NetSuite currently maintains two data centres in EMEA, and in the wake of surging growth plans to add a few more.

By Ashton Young • 2 min read • Thu, 19th Oct 2017
eCommerce apps - Worth the expense or a waste of time?
Marketing Technologies

eCommerce apps - Worth the expense or a waste of time?

The eCommerce market in South Africa will amount to US$2.7 billion in 2017 with an annual expected growth rate of 14.2%.

By Andri Johnston • 4 min read • Mon, 16th Oct 2017
Dell plans $14m donation: “It's our responsibility to prepare the next generation”
Network Infrastructure

Dell plans $14m donation: “It's our responsibility to prepare the next generation”

By encouraging youth regardless of gender, ethnicity or social class to study STEM, there's an opportunity to bring in different perspectives.

By Julia Gabel • 4 min read • Fri, 13th Oct 2017
Revenue down, but gross profit up for Westcon-Comstor APAC business
Logicalis

Revenue down, but gross profit up for Westcon-Comstor APAC business

Westcon-Comstor's Asia Pacific business has logged a $17m drop in revenue for the H1 of this financial year, but managed a $1.6m profit increase.

By Heather Wright • 1 min read • Mon, 9th Oct 2017
System integrator Equisoft attains Oracle Insurance Policy specialisation
Software-as-a-Service

System integrator Equisoft attains Oracle Insurance Policy specialisation

Equisoft is currently working with 20 insurers on Oracle Insurance Policy Administration integration projects.

By Kai Ping Lew • 2 min read • Thu, 5th Oct 2017
Sage's Enterprise Intelligence solution now has 1000 customers
Software-as-a-Service

Sage's Enterprise Intelligence solution now has 1000 customers

Sage celebrates 1000th client milestone for its transformative Enterprise Intelligence tool, enhancing global data management.

By Patrick Martlew • 2 min read • Thu, 28th Sep 2017

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Over 6,000 schools take part in first Mathletics tri-nations challenge
Mathletics

Over 6,000 schools take part in first Mathletics tri-nations challenge

The Mathletics Tri-Nations Challenge aimed to encourage students to have fun while improving mathematical fluency.

By Kai Ping Lew • 2 min read • Thu, 19th Oct 2017