Surveillance Factory appointed as certified partner for Milestone

Specialist IP video surveillance solutions provider, The Surveillance Factory, has been appointed as an accredited local software partner for Milestone Systems.
[Issue:One hundred and ninety nine (14/8/06 - 18/8/06)]

i-mate strikes Microsoft Gold

i-mate, a specialist in Microsoft Windows Mobile devices and software applications, has been awarded Gold Certified status in the Microsoft partner programme with a competency in mobility solutions. Microsoft Gold Certified Partners are chosen from selected Microsoft Business Partners who earn the highest customer endorsement.
[Issue:One hundred and ninety nine (14/8/06 - 18/8/06)]

TallyGenicom adds Advocate Solutions to ASP programme

In an effort to bolster its service support infrastructure throughout the country, TallyGenicom has announced the appointment of Advocate Solutions, a subsidiary within the listed Simeka BSG group, as an Authorised Service Partner (ASP).
[Issue:Two hundred (21/8/06 - 25/8/06)]

Lefatshe appointed exclusive distributor for Webroot SpySweeper

Lefatshe Technologies, the local black-owned security solutions provider, has been appointed as Webroot's exclusive distributor in sub-Saharan Africa, bringing to market SpySweeper, the company's anti-spyware and anti-adware product.
[Issue:Two hundred (21/8/06 - 25/8/06)]

Tarsus announces retail division

Tarsus Technologies has announced the establishment of its retail business unit, which is intended to supply products and solutions to computer, mass and specialist consumer electronics retailers.
[Issue:Two hundred and three (11/9/06 - 15/9/06)]

Mobile payments company appoints reseller in Brazil

Local mobile banking and transacting solutions company, Fundamo, has announced the conclusion of a distribution agreement with Cilix Software, a move that will see the Fundamo suite of mobile banking and payment solutions being actively marketed in Brazil.
[Issue:Two hundred and four (18/9/06 - 22/9/06)]

Taking on the channel? It is best to follow the rules of engagement

Paul Luff, country manager, SMC Networks SA
The formal channel is unforgiving towards those who display scant regard for its dynamics and the laws governing interaction. The first rule of engagement: identify and understand the role that you are playing and stick to this business plan as closely as possible.
[Issue:Two hundred and five (26/9/06 - 29/9/06)]

Emerging markets, SMEs hold massive potential

The potential for converged networking services providers in emerging markets is considerable given the poor implementation of enabling infrastructure to date. That leaves these markets ideally positioned to take full advantage of newer technologies which enable the 'triple play' of voice, video and data, unhampered by concerns of legacy infrastructure.
[Issue:Two hundred and six (2/10/06 - 6/10/06)]

European warehouse brings benefits for Datamax users

ProScan Media Products (PMP), specialist in barcode labelling products and printing solutions, recently announced the opening of a Datamax warehouse in Europe, which is expected to benefit its customer base in SA immediately, through an elevated level of service and enhanced logistical capabilities.
[Issue:Two hundred and seven (9/10/06 - 13/10/06)]

10Net secures BullGuard distribution rights for sub-Saharan Africa

10Net ICT Solutions has secured the distribution rights to BullGuard software for sub-Saharan Africa. The product is a full Internet security suite that includes anti-virus, spam and spyware filters, firewall and online backup with 24 x 7 online interactive chat support, the company says.
[Issue:Two hundred and seven (9/10/06 - 13/10/06)]

'First Seagate event a success' says Rectron

Local distributor, Rectron, announced a strong attendance at its first Seagate Dealer event, with nearly 150 local and international guests attending.
[Issue:Two hundred and eight (16/10/06 - 20/10/06)]

Software AG SA partners with Business Edge Systems

Software AG SA has appointed Business Edge Systems as its implementation partner for the Versis insurance solution.
[Issue:Two hundred and eight (16/10/06 - 20/10/06)]

PortAuthority Technologies, Safend 'deliver leak prevention solution'

PortAuthority Technologies, a supplier of information leak prevention (ILP) products, and Safend, a global provider of endpoint security solutions, have announced a partnership intended to expand content-aware, policy-based data protection beyond the gateway to desktops and corporate endpoints.
[Issue:Two hundred and eleven (6/11/06 - 10/11/06)]

Storgate Africa lands FSC distributorship

Fujitsu Siemens Computers (FSC) has announced the appointment of Storgate Africa as a distributor for its entire portfolio of solutions, encompassing notebook and desktop computers, as well as a range of server solutions for businesses of all sizes. Storgate Africa will also distribute FSC storage solutions.
[Issue:Two hundred and eleven (6/11/06 - 10/11/06)]

Leaf goes to source with hTc

Leaf Wireless has concluded a deal with Hi Technology Corporation (hTc) to be its African marketing, distribution and service partner.
[Issue:Two hundred and twelve (13/11/06 - 17/11/06)]

Channel Data distributes Juniper platforms

Channel Data has announced Juniper's DX 3280 and DX 3680 products, which are additions to the DX line of data centre acceleration platforms. They aim to help customers to address key IT initiatives as well as their changing data centre requirements.
[Issue:Two hundred and seventeen (8/1/07 -12/1/07)]

Axiz extends warranty on desktops

IT infrastructure distributor, Axiz, recently announced that all Axiz branded desktops will include a three-year (1095 consecutive days) 'carry in' warranty on all standard Axiz PCs.
[Issue:Two hundred and twenty-four (26/2/07 - 2/3/07)]

Intel unveils virtual marketing storefront

Intel has announced a programme that aims to help resellers worldwide to market Intel-based products in a more speedy and cost-effective manner.
[Issue:Two hundred and thirty three (30/4/07 - 4/5/07)]

Annex announces AMD's Athlon booster

The AMD Athlon 64-bit dual-core 6000+ processor for desktops is now available to the local market through Annex Distribution. This technology is said to result in an 80% improvement in PC performance.
[Issue:Two hundred and thirty five (14/5/07 - 18/5/07)]

Bytes SA and Altech NamITech forge alliance

Bytes Systems Integration (Bytes SI), a division of Bytes Technology Group SA (Bytes) has concluded a channel agreement with specialist security company Altech NamITech, whereby Bytes SI will integrate Altech NamITech's Managed Security offerings into its 24 x 7 network operations centre (NOC) based in Midrand.
[Issue:Two hundred and thirty eight (4/6/07 - 8/6/07)]

Virtual Windows to run unmodified on Linux

Novell distributor, Workgroup, has announced the availability of para-virtualised network and block device drivers that aim to allow Microsoft Windows Server 2000/2003/XP to run unmodified in Xen virtual environments on SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 10 from Novell, operating on Intel-based server platforms featuring Intel Virtualisation Technology.
[Issue:Two hundred and thirty nine (11/6/07 - 15/6/07)]

Citrix launches Academy programme

To fill the gaps in specialised skills in SA's IT industry, Citrix Systems Southern Africa has announced the launch of the Citrix Academy programme.
[Issue:Two hundred and forty (18/6/07 - 22/6/07)]

US-based Bradmark enters SA market

US-based Bradmark Technologies, a provider of software solutions for relational database management systems, has announced its entry into the SA market with the appointment of Sybase SA as its distributor for Africa.
[Issue:Two hundred and forty one (25/6/07 - 29/6/07)]