Take the sting out of the tax on your bonus

We’re nearing the end of the year with its annual rituals of radio ads for festive season shopping, Boney M in the shopping malls and, of course, fretting about whether you’ll get an end-of-year bonus. By Madelein van der Watt, development manager at Sage HR &...

Risks and benefits of eco mode in server room UPS

In today’s business world, energy saving” and “eco mode” are two phrases that conjure up positive connotations. After all, given the global drive towards improved energy efficiency, and a local need to save electricity in order to save costs, anything to help to save...

A click away from sharing company info on Facebook

With the proliferation of mobile devices in the workplace, it has become critical to not only manage your mobile assets, but also protect your company’s data. The purpose of enabling a mobile workforce is to increase employee productivity and improve customer service,...

CA leads in API management, says KuppingerCole

CA Technologies  has been named the “overall leader” in API management in the recent Leadership Compass report issued by KuppingerCole, an analyst firm for identity-focused information security. CA’s API Management solutions were evaluated for the report, which...

Your old laptop could be worth a lot of money

South Africans are enjoying greater access to broadband via free WiFi initiatives and urban hotspots, so it is no surprise that laptops and PCs are a hot commodity – particularly second hand ones. “Laptops are one of the most requested and fastest selling items on...

Master Power saves R9k a month with solar energy

Master Power Technologies (MPT) has taken its first step into the world of sustainable energy production with a R475 000 solar panel installation at its head office in Randburg. Known for its energy-efficient solutions providing customers with reliable independent power systems, MPT has been researching the efficacy of solar power for some time.