Microsoft South Africa announces new MD
By Ryan Noik 14 January 2019Microsoft South Africa announced today that Lillian Barnard will be taking over the reigns as MD from the 1 March, following the resignation of Zoaib Hoosen. FULL STORY >
Canon launches new ultra-compact cheque scanners for high-speed data capture and rapid processing
By Staff Writer 1 December 2018Canon Europe, world-leader in imaging solutions, has added two new cheque scanners to its successful imageFORMULA range, the imageFORMULA CR-L1 and the imageFORMULA CR-L1 UV. FULL STORY >
Check Point announces general availability for CloudGuard SaaS
By Staff Writer 30 November 2018CheckPoint has released its CloudGuard SaaS offering, which addresses rapidly evolving security threats to enterprise data. FULL STORY >
Always On partners with iPass to offer Wi-Fi access internationallyi
By Ryan Noik 26 November 2018Always On has announced a partnership with global mobile connectivity provider iPass, in an international roaming agreement for $20 (approximately R285) a month uncapped and unlimited Wi-Fi offer. FULL STORY >
Interview with Oracle: Autonomous Services, the Cloud, and the Future Part 2
By Ryan Noik 8 November 2018Continuing from part one, Samina Rizwan, the senior director of business analytics and big data at Oracle explored the role of autonomous services further at its offices in Woodmead recently. FULL STORY >
Oracle announces imminent launch of new SA Innovation Hub to accelerate digital transformation
By Ryan Noik 6 November 2018Oracle South Africa today announced the opening of an Innovation Hub in Woodmead, Johannesburg, a first for Oracle in Africa. FULL STORY >
Interview with Oracle: Autonomous Services, the Cloud, and the Future Part 1
By Ryan Noik 5 November 2018What are autonomous services and why should businesses take notice? That was the primary focus of an in depth session with Oracle South Africa. FULL STORY >
Dell EMC announces new software offering to combat cybercrime
By Press Release 25 October 2018Dell EMC has announced new cybersecurity software and services to help customers isolate critical data from ransomware and destructive cyber attacks. FULL STORY >
Vodacom announces Business Ticket data bundles
By Press Release 25 October 2018Vodacom Business has introduced its latest addition to the consumer ticket range of products, aimed at enabling businesses to stay connected constantly. FULL STORY >
Amazon Web Services to Open Data Centers in South Africa
By Ryan Noik 25 October 2018Amazon Web Services has confirmed plans to open a new AWS Infrastructure Region in the first half of 2020 in South Africa. FULL STORY >
Interview with Old Mutual: The Transformation of a traditional financial institution in a Digital World
By Ryan Noik 22 October 2018If there is one industry that has been caught in the digital transformation siren’s call, it has been financial services. TechSmart’s Ryan Noik (RN) chats to Vuyo Mpako: Chief Digital &... FULL STORY >
Opinion - Payments in Africa drives innovation
By Ryan Noik 19 October 2018Demand on the continent for geographically dispersed, less expensive and more efficient local and cross-border payments systems is accelerating development. Hannalie Marsh, General Manager of Wirecard South Africa, explains. FULL STORY >
LG Electronics president and CTO to deliver keynote at CES 2019
By Press Release 16 October 2018LG's Dr. I.P. Park will offer fresh perspectives on bringing AI benefits to consumers’ daily lives at the next Consumer Electronics Show. FULL STORY >
Huawei Announces AI + Digital Platform to Accelerate Digital Transformation
By Press Release 12 October 2018At Huawei Connect 2018, under the theme of “Power of the Platform,” Huawei Enterprise Business Group shared how its new digital platform strategy will enable governments and enterprises to accelerate digital... FULL STORY >
Apple iPhone Xs prices announced - Yikes
By Staff Writer 21 September 2018So we had a suspicion that the new iPhones will be expensive, and yes indeed, this has been confirmed. FULL STORY >
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