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What is 5G?

Oct 10, 2016

As telecommunications operations prepare their networks for 5G, John Delaney, associate vice-president: mobility at IDC unpacks what 5G actually is Although there is no technical specification for 5G networks yet, when it comes to using 5G as a marketing tool the...

How an industry came together to develop a solution

Oct 10, 2016

With technology being a central part of our 21st century lives, it’s essential that it is integrated into education. Students today have grown up with the intuition to swipe a smart phone or tablet screen, so bringing this technology into the classroom can help bring...

Strategic imperatives for higher education

Oct 10, 2016

Higher education leaders have shifted focus from reducing costs and driving efficiencies toward using technology to enhance competitive advantage and support emerging business models — and ultimately, the institution’s main missions of education and research,...

IT vital to differentiate higher education

Sep 7, 2016

Factors such as rising costs, declining affordability, disruptive technologies, and for-profit competitors mean that now is the time for institutions to grow the strategic role of IT to differentiate themselves in the market. Institutions cannot remain static and...

Interactive technologies offer new ways to teach and learn

Sep 7, 2016

Interactive boards and displays are finding favour among South African educators as replacements for overhead projectors, blackboards and traditional television screens. Students and teachers alike are enthusiastic about these technologies because they introduce more...

Tablets and the cloud could transform SA education

Sep 7, 2016

South African schools and universities are struggling with the high costs of textbooks and other educational materials, a shortage of teachers in key subjects like maths and science, and difficulties in funding IT infrastructure. However, technology continues to offer...

Technology in education rests on three pillars

Sep 7, 2016

Education is, without a doubt, one of the biggest challenges for Africa. With a population of more than 1-billion, the vast majority of them young people, Africa’s youth is a phenomenal reservoir of talent and energy. Nurturing these youngsters to achieve their...

DCC to distribute Citrix in SA

Sep 7, 2016

Drive Control Corporation (DCC) has been appointed an official distributor of Citrix’ range of networking and security products to the South African channel. Says Fred Mitchell, Business Unit Division Manager at Drive Control Corporation (DCC): “Citrix offers tier...

IFS expands its partner network

Sep 7, 2016

IFS has appointed Kgosi Informatics of Botswana and iNENSA of Uganda as business partners in order to expand its reach in fast-growing markets in Sub-Saharan Africa. IFS will collaborate with the two companies to provide customers with enterprise resource planning...

How lean technology can save your business

Aug 23, 2016

Businesses will not survive, if they don’t start adopting a lean mindset (start small, fail fast if you will), writes Craig Terblanche, regional director of OutSystems South Africa. Economic conditions, customer needs and a lack of financial resources are forcing...

Mustek and Optoma forge new partnership in SA

Aug 23, 2016

Optoma, a designer and manufacturer of projection and audio products, has formed a new distribution partnership with Mustek, for its operations in South Africa. Effective immediately, Mustek will bring Optoma’s cost-effective business and IT range of projectors to...

Kolok strengthens mobile product offering

Aug 23, 2016

Mobile accessory and peripheral brands Volkano and Amplify are now available to the channel from Kolok, an ICT distributor and Bidvest company. With mobile technology continuing to drive market demand for complimentary accessories, both Amplify and Volkano offer a...

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