South Africa stories - Page 9
Enterprise database security the answer to complying with the POPI Act
Thu, 9th Nov 2017
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windows
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cyber attacks
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microsoft
Over 30 million South Africans have had their personal information leaked online, in the biggest breach of its kind in the country's history.
New brand, new name: Aranz Geo says goodbye...
Tue, 7th Nov 2017
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cleantech
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mining
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aranz geo
Seequent's chief executive Shaun Maloney says the new brand reflects the company’s evolving purpose and vision for the future.
Dimension Data scoops 24 award wins with Cisco
Fri, 3rd Nov 2017
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awards
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dimension data
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cisco
Dimension Data has secured 24 Cisco awards, including Global Awards for Architectural Excellence Partner of the Year, Security, and Marketing Innovation.
Uber, Airbnb and the problem with South Africa's sharing economy
Thu, 2nd Nov 2017
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airbnb
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sharing economy
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uber
In September 2017, it was announced that Uber’s private hire licence as a ride-hauling app would not be renewed in London.
PCCW Global launches service to connect MPLS networks to Microsoft Azure
Thu, 2nd Nov 2017
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public cloud
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network infrastructure
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sdn
The Network-as-a-Service product that extends a customer’s MPLS network service to both Microsoft Azure and Microsoft Office 365.
Chinese Govt approves patent for secure document management system
Mon, 30th Oct 2017
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ecm
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document management
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martech
The Chinese Government has approved an additional patent for Publishing Data Management, which provides ProofPlus electronic document systems.
From Christchurch to Chile: Kiwi company dominates in export innovation
Sat, 21st Oct 2017
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aranz geo
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exports
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mining
The Christchurch company has established an expansive global presence, spanning 80 countries, thanks to its revolutionary Leapfrog technology.
Oracle NetSuite expands in EMEA, opening new data centres
Thu, 19th Oct 2017
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hyperscale
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fintech
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dc
Oracle NetSuite currently maintains two data centres in EMEA, and in the wake of surging growth plans to add a few more.
Over 6,000 schools take part in first Mathletics tri-nations challenge
Thu, 19th Oct 2017
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mathletics
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mathletics tri-nation challenge
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africa
The Mathletics Tri-Nations Challenge aimed to encourage students to have fun while improving mathematical fluency.
eCommerce apps - Worth the expense or a waste of time?
Mon, 16th Oct 2017
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commerce systems
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martech
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mobile apps
The eCommerce market in South Africa will amount to US$2.7 billion in 2017 with an annual expected growth rate of 14.2%.
Dell plans $14m donation: “It’s our responsibility to prepare the next generation”
Fri, 13th Oct 2017
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dei
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network infrastructure
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solar power
By encouraging youth regardless of gender, ethnicity or social class to study STEM, there’s an opportunity to bring in different perspectives.
Revenue down, but gross profit up for Westcon-Comstor APAC business
Mon, 9th Oct 2017
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westcon-comstor
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financial results
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logicalis
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.
System integrator Equisoft attains Oracle Insurance Policy specialisation
Thu, 5th Oct 2017
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saas
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iaas
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oracle
Equisoft is currently working with 20 insurers on Oracle Insurance Policy Administration integration projects.
Sage’s Enterprise Intelligence solution now has 1000 customers
Thu, 28th Sep 2017
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saas
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data analytics
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martech
Sage celebrates 1000th client milestone for its transformative Enterprise Intelligence tool, enhancing global data management.
Rugby 18 to have 65 official teams including the All Blacks
Sat, 23rd Sep 2017
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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rugby
Rugby 18 is out later this year and it will have a large number of official teams. This includes the New Zealand All Blacks and more.
Gamer proposes to his girlfriend in VR
Fri, 22nd Sep 2017
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digital entertainment
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gaming
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ar, vr & metaverse
In a heartwarming twist, a gamer uses VR technology to craft a proposal in his girlfriend's cherished spot halfway around the world.
South Africa overtakes other nations in leapfrog up cloud curve
Wed, 20th Sep 2017
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digital transformation
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iaas
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cloud adoption
The country may have been late to the party when it came to cloud strategies, but the Routed MD says this has resulted in some positives.
Will newcomer internet provider Rain reign supreme?
Mon, 18th Sep 2017
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uc
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rain
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telco
The new internet provider is taking the slow and steady route to win over the South African market, but will it be enough?.
IoT moves forward in South Africa with first ever Cat-M1 test
Tue, 12th Sep 2017
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iot
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qualcomm
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ericsson
South Africa’s Internet of Things (IOT) aspirations have taken another step forward after Ericsson and Qualcomm successfully completed a lab trial.
Immediate payments: The fraud threats and solutions
Mon, 11th Sep 2017
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fraud
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banking industry
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experian
With immediate payments coming to Australia later this year, local banks and credit lenders need to be increasingly aware of the heightened risks.