Collaboration key to NHI success

Some members of the private healthcare sector regard the introduction of National Health Insurance (NHI) a threat, but that should not be the case, says Dr Mangaliso Mahlaba, chief operating officer of Thebe Ya Bophelo Healthcare, South Africa’s foremost black-owned...

Acer commits to the education channel

Acer is a leading vendor of IT products in the education market and aims to support the change of the way students learn and teachers teach nowadays. Acer believes the most valuable part of computing is its power to spread knowledge. With its full product portfolio...

Secure school WiFi with a corporate approach

Schools moving to install wireless networks need to approach their IT security in the same way as corporates do, says Networks Unlimited, distributor of Fortinet. Schools around South Africa are increasingly looking to technology to enrich learning and make school...

Huawei to sponsor rugby teams

Technology provider Huawei has announced a partnership with South Africa’s top five rugby unions as their official smartphone, tablet and talkband supplier. Announcing the sponsorship deal in Johannesburg, Huawei’s product marketing director for South...

Technology transforming healthcare in 2015

As technology has become more integrated with healthcare, consumers and medical professionals alike are adjusting to new ways of doing things. Emily Ross, director of private healthcare search engine WhatClinic.com, examines some of the trends to watch out for in the...

Acer demos education solutions at BETT 2015

With its cross-screen computing product portfolio, Acer addresses the growing needs of all levels of education, starting from nursery school, primary school up to university and adult education.  Acer will showcase its product portfolio for the education market at...