South Africa stories - Page 9
Will newcomer internet provider Rain reign supreme?
Mon, 18th Sep 2017
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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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ericsson
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qualcomm
South Africa's Internet of Things (IOT) aspirations have taken another step forward after Ericsson and Qualcomm successfully completed a lab trial.
MYOB champions Silver Ferns & women's achievement in netball
Fri, 25th Aug 2017
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MYOB is a major sponsor of New Zealand's Silver Ferns for the team's upcoming game against South Africa this weekend.
Ingram Micro NZ ramps up Fortinet team; adds new regional workshops
Thu, 17th Aug 2017
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network infrastructure
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network security
Ingram Micro NZ has bulked up its Fortinet practise and added new outreach offerings to help resellers overcome security talent shortages.
Microsoft to deliver Azure from two Canberra data centres
Tue, 15th Aug 2017
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Microsoft will be the only major cloud provider in Aus to deliver hyperscale cloud services to handle Unclassified and Protected government data.
The renaissance of magnetic tape storage: IBM Research sets new world record
Wed, 9th Aug 2017
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data analytics
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The tape storage has the potential to record up to about 330 terabytes (TB) of uncompressed data on a single tape cartridge.
SkyGroup Communications: New conference system now available in South Africa
Tue, 18th Jul 2017
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South African distributor SkyGroup Communications has made the Yealink VC800 Room System for video conferencing available in the country.
NZ named a 'digitally elite' economy in new research
Thu, 13th Jul 2017
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commerce systems
The Digital Evolution Index research tracks progress countries have made since 2014 in developing digital economies and integrating connectivity.
The new sensor device that allows the visually impaired to detect objects from over three metres away
Tue, 20th Jun 2017
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Revolutionary 'SmartCane' device empowers the visually impaired by detecting obstacles over 3m away, boosting independence.
US takes down Nigerian scammers involved in large scale fraud network
Tue, 30th May 2017
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US Department of Justice took down three of the main perpetrators who were part of a large-scale romance fraud network.
APIs – the key to collaboration between fintech and traditional finance institutions
Tue, 16th May 2017
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APIs provide the necessary security, governance, and scalability, while still allowing the rich enablement users require.
Asia Pacific provides bright spot in gloomy Westcon-Comstor financials
Mon, 15th May 2017
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APAC has been one of the few bright spots for Westcon-Comstor in its latest financials, recording increased revenue and profit as other markets slump.
US$800m deal on table in possible Westcon-Comstor sale
Mon, 10th Apr 2017
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Datatec has confirmed its considering a possible US$800m sale of a major share of Westcon-Comstor. Analysts tip Synnex and Arrow as best fit buyers.
Negotiations continue for Westcon and Logicalis parent
Wed, 15th Mar 2017
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Negotiations are continuing for Westcon-Comstor and Logicalis parent Datatec for a 'significant transaction' first flagged in January.
Aussies more romantic than Kiwis, Adobe reckons, but we like the bedroom
Tue, 14th Feb 2017
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Pulses look set to be racing in France and New Zealand this Valentine's Day as the only two countries to search for images of couples in bed.
India using alternative channels to enable widespread broadband services
Tue, 31st Jan 2017
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white space
The Government of India is working to bring cost-effective broadband services to all its citizens, through the use of white spaces.
Westcon parent warns of significant transaction ahead
Mon, 30th Jan 2017
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distributors
Datatec, parent company to Westcon Group and Logicalis, has issued a cautionary statement that it is in negotiations for a significant transaction.
UCWeb undergoes 'strategic change' with new GM appointment
Fri, 16th Dec 2016
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UCWeb has gone through what it calls a 'strategic' change in its business, and has now appointed a new general manager, Damon Xi.
No more hurdles: Microsoft to close LinkedIn deal in 'coming days'
Wed, 7th Dec 2016
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Microsoft's acquisition of LinkedIn has been cleared by the European Commission, completing all necessary regulatory approvals for the deal.
Xero takes home NZ international business award
Mon, 28th Nov 2016
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Xero wins Excellence in Leadership award at New Zealand Business Awards. CEO Rod Drury accepts and emphasizes company's commitment to social challenges.