CIOs play a key role in security
Kenya is preparing to host the CIO Africa Summit, a conference designed specifically with the CIO in mind, which will explore and define the emerging disciplines critical to organisational effectiveness to compete on a global scale – one of these being security.
Nashua and HP join forces
Nashua Limited has been appointed a Preferred Partner of Hewlett-Packard (HP) South Africa, in the hope of leveraging not only the equity of these two brands, but exploring new markets as well.
Giving small businesses a boost
The Office on Show, a new event that will allow visitors to gather insight into what makes the perfect workspace, will proved one visitor with the opportunity to take his or her small business to the next level.
Complex, diverse market outgrows ‘one-stop shops’
The e-business provider arena has grown into an enormous, complex industry with numerous specialist areas in the last 10 years. And yet providers continue to claim one-stop shop status and fail to carve out clear niches. WESLEY LYNCH, CEO at Realmdigital, explains.
Social media imperative to a business’s livelihood
Companies failing to use social media to reach their customers and employees do so at their own peril, according to a new study on the importance of social media in business and customer communications.
Get your head around the cloud
According to RICHARD MULLINS, director at Acceleration, cloud computing is one of those IT buzz phrases that you may think means nothing to you as a marketer. In reality, cloud computing can help you to leverage marketing automation technology at a low cost, roll it out quickly and start experiencing its benefits within weeks.
Government cellphone usage must be monitored
The latest research by Unison Communications reveals that between 47%-63% of government communication budgets are spent on cellphone communication. On average, mobile rates are 50% more expensive than fixed line rates which leaves the South African taxpayer footing the bill for expensive mobile calls.
Intel buys McAfee
Intel has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire McAfee, through the purchase of all of the company’s common stock at $48 per share in cash, for approximately $7.68 billion. Both boards of directors have unanimously approved the deal, which is expected to close after McAfee shareholder approval, regulatory clearances and other customary conditions specified in the agreement.
ERP vs accounting – what’s the difference?
Although enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems have been around for quite some time, there is still a common misperception that they’re one and the same as accounting systems. And, there are still companies which believe that if the accounts are in order, there’s no requirement for ERP.
Instilling a passion for science
The 10th annual Sasol Techno X experience opened its doors earlier this week to thousands of learners at the Boiketlong Sports Centre in Sasolburg. Aimed at grade 7 – 12 learners, the event is expected to draw learners from all over South Africa.