by Kathy Gibson | Aug 6, 2020 | news
Kathy Gibson reports – Women in the IT channel have so far raised close to R38 000.00 for the Sandton SPCA in the A-Plus Channelwise Women’s Day Challenge. The challenge was initiated to raise funds for the animals often overlooked in the tough times South African are...
by Kathy Gibson | Aug 6, 2020 | news
Datatec has announced that Logicalis Latin America has acquired a 30% stake in Kumulus, a company based in Brazil with 80 employees specialising in Microsoft cloud and data managed services. With this investment, Logicalis strengthens its ability to assist customers...
by Kathy Gibson | Aug 6, 2020 | news
Dell Technologies has received a certificate acknowledging its level 1 B-BBEE contributor status. A Level 1 B-BBEE status, the highest that can be attained, means that the company has achieved a 135% Procurement Recognition. This enables customers to claim 135%...
by Kathy Gibson | Aug 6, 2020 | news
Mimecast has acquired eTorch, a messaging security provider with solutions designed to help stop social engineering and human identity attacks with the use of machine learning technology. The acquisition of MessageControl strengthens Mimecast’s Email Security 3.0...
by Kathy Gibson | Aug 6, 2020 | news
Liquid Telecom has announced a strategic re-positioning as Liquid Intelligent Technologies. Liquid Telecom South Africa, part of the pan-African telecoms group Liquid Telecom, has been on a journey to adapt its operating model since 2018. The company has built a...
by Kathy Gibson | Aug 6, 2020 | news
Veeam Software has announced the winners of the 2020 Veeam Partner Awards. The awards recognise and celebrate the commitment and success of eight Veeam ProPartners and Veeam Cloud & Service Providers (VCSP) partners who have not only demonstrated success in...
by Kathy Gibson | Aug 6, 2020 | Thought Leadership
Applications have taken centre stage. They’re core to today’s successful digital transformation efforts, enabling enterprises to deliver essential, personalised digital experiences to their customers to generate new revenue streams. By Ed Hoppitt, EMEA director:...
by Kathy Gibson | Jul 31, 2020 | Featured Story, Features
An increase in remote working employees and under-utilisation of existing office spaces due to the Covid-19 pandemic will trigger a need for smart, wellness-equipped office spaces in the future, according to Gartner. “Due to Covid-19 many offices remain unoccupied or...
by Kathy Gibson | Jul 31, 2020 | Features
The global Top 40 mining companies are so far weathering the Covid-19 crisis but should take advantage of relative stability to adopt strategies to mitigate against further economic and social risks, according to PwC’s Mine 2020 report. PwC’s forecast for 2020...
by Kathy Gibson | Jul 31, 2020 | Features
Some might have misgivings regarding the implementation of artificial intelligence (AI) and how its analytical power will replace traditional methods across the mining sector. By Andrew Skudder However, its purpose is not to replace human beings. Rather, AI’s role is...
