VMware Fusion 8 and Fusion 8 Pro support Windows 10
VMware has released VMware Fusion 8, which includes over 50 new features, and is ready for the latest Apple and Microsoft innovations to deliver the ultimate Windows on Mac experience. VMware is also releasing VMware Fusion 8 Pro, with over 60 new features, including...
GIT brings NovelSat NS3 technology to SA
Graphic Image Technologies (GIT) is now distributing NovelSat NS3’s third generation satellite transmission technology. Considered a game changer, the NovelSat satellite transmission equipment delivers between 30 and 60 percent higher data throughput rates, driving...
The Internet of Things is growing
The Internet of Things (IOT) is a huge buzz word, and it is growing hugely at the moment, making some companies and people a bit nervous, with many wondering how they will control this technology phenomenon. This is according to Derick Roberts CEO of wireless...
Are South Africans innovators?
Philips South Africa has announced the South African results of an Innovation Research study (conducted in five African countries), which aimed to understand what South African citizens think of innovation, perceived barriers to innovation and areas where successful...
IoT expands human possibilities of tech
Southern Africa is expecting a massive growth of the M2M market through the concept of Internet of Things (IoT). It is forecast that with the introduction of LTE, there will be exponential growth in this market. M2M devices with 10-year battery life, supported at lower frequencies with the LTE technology and with a resultant reduction in device cost will ensure that the deployment of these M2M devices will expand into new areas previously not serviced with the M2M technology.
Jasco offers Avaya’s SDN architecture
Jasco has announced the availability of Avaya’s new, open software-defined networking (SDN) architecture that will help companies create the agile networks required by today’s dynamic applications. The Avaya SDN Fx architecture is the first to deliver “connect...
Is South Africa ready for smart cities?
The concept of the ‘smart city’ is growing in popularity as more and more connected technologies emerge. The term has many definitions, however, at its most basic level, a smart city is one in which the municipal authority is able to properly measure and manage the...
Ericsson, SK Telecom collaborate on 5G
Ericsson and SK Telecom have signed a Letter of Intent (LoI) to collaborate on the development of a 5G core network that deploys network slicing technology. The development, which leverages Ericsson’s Regional Cloud Lab and Ericsson HDS 8000, is planned to be ready by...
Pretor Group uses Network Alliance solution
Network Alliance was appointed as the incumbent ICT service provider to the Pretor Group in August 2013. In terms of its appointment, Network Alliance was mandated to design, deploy, and commission robust and scalable network infrastructure that would allow Pretor...
Making M2M SIM management SME-friendly
Using SIM cards have become a way of life for the digital citizens of today. With our reliance on smartphones and tablets, these tiny components are integral to staying connected. For small to medium enterprises where cost efficiencies are essential, managing SIMs...
NamPower takes local OpenText project award
Namibia’s national power utility, NamPower, has been named as the winner of enterprise information management (EIM) leader, OpenText’s Go-Live Project of the Year for 2015. The Windhoek-based organisation, nominated for this award by EIM partner, Datacentrix, received...
Nokia Networks launches IoT solution
Nokia Networks has launched its IoT connectivity solution for LTE core and radio networks which makes existing LTE networks IoT ready. Operators including those in Southern Africa can now prepare their current networks for the business opportunities of the IoT era and...