Business at the epicentre of a disruptive future
It is widely accepted that both emerging and established economies will continue to be shaped by disruptive forces of technology, including the cloud, Internet of Things (IoT), big data analytics and digitalisation. These forces have already begun to revolutionise...
Why we need entrepreneurs to succeed
There are a number of not-so-obvious reasons for South Africa's entrepreneurship dilemma. "Many entrepreneurs need assistance in areas overlooked by some established companies and enterprise development agencies," says Grant Marshbank, chief operating officer of VSc...
Gemalto module makes LTE more efficient
Gemalto is launching the industry's first LTE Category 1 (Cat 1) wireless module to make 4G LTE connectivity more efficient. Specifically designed for machine-to-machine (M2M) and industrial Internet of Things (IoT) applications, the new Cinterion M2M module meets the...
Staying afloat in the flood of fleet information
Now that just about every bump, scrape and tyre screech of an entire fleet's vehicles can be traced and tracked, fleet managers' efforts to control risks are being threatened by information overload. Fortunately, shrewd strategies and use of the latest innovations can...
Digital marketing helps SMEs fight above their weight
For most entrepreneurs and owners of small businesses, the realm of the internet, social media and digital marketing is a world that is the sole preserve of big businesses with deep pockets, writes Ethel Nyembe, head of small enterprise at Standard Bank. Nothing could...
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...