Technical & Product News

SAP and IBM partner to deliver integrated offering for SMEs 

SAP AG and IBM have announced a global agreement, aiming to offer midsize enterprises tighter, more seamless integration between mySAP All-in-One solutions and the upcoming version of DB2, code-named 'Viper'.
[Issue:One hundred and ninety seven (31/7/06 - 4/8/06)]  

Xerox WorkCentre 'brings low-cost flexibility to SME market'  
ICT World exclusive
Xerox, distributed in 24 sub-Saharan countries by Bytes Document Solutions, has introduced the WorkCentre PE220 black-and-white multifunction system designed specifically for SMEs.
[Issue:One hundred and ninety seven (31/7/06 - 4/8/06)]  

Symantec launches IT policy compliance offering 

Symantec has announced Symantec Control Compliance Suite, an upgrade to the bv-Control portfolio of products that aims to help customers to reduce the cost and complexity of IT policy compliance through automated assessment of policies against industry regulations, standards and best practices.
[Issue:One hundred and ninety seven (31/7/06 - 4/8/06)]  

Next generation of RNA 'enables IT security compliance' 

Concilium Technologies partner, Sourcefire, says that it has introduced an automated network compliance solution, enabled by the next generation of Sourcefire's Real-time Network Awareness (RNA) technology.
[Issue:One hundred and ninety seven (31/7/06 - 4/8/06)]  

HP workstation 'satisfies insatiable demand' 

HP says that it has extended the boundaries of traditional entry-level workstation computing with the introduction of a high-performance, low-cost workstation featuring the latest Intel processors.
[Issue:One hundred and ninety eight (7/8/06 - 11/8/06)]  

MADSolutions rolls out 'answer to e-mail challenges' 

With MADSolutions' recent introduction of E-mail Management Server 2006 software, users can now manage their Microsoft Exchange Server e-mail systems while preserving data integrity, says Amit Parbhucharan, technology marketing director at official local distributor, Channel Data.
[Issue:One hundred and ninety eight (7/8/06 - 11/8/06)]  

Apple unveils Mac Pro 

Apple has unveiled the Mac Pro, a quad Xeon, 64-bit desktop workstation featuring two Dual-Core Intel Xeon processors running up to 3GHz and a system architecture that is designed to deliver up to twice the performance of the Power Mac - G5 Quad. The introduction of the Mac Pro is said to mark the completion of a rapid and seamless transition for Apple, with the entire Mac family now using Intel's latest processors.
[Issue:One hundred and ninety eight (7/8/06 - 11/8/06)]  

Acer notebook alarm protects users from notebook theft 

Corporates and vendors have been faced with the challenge of ensuring that the data stored on their mobile computers is kept safe from the hands of industry spies and competitors for some time now.
[Issue:One hundred and ninety eight (7/8/06 - 11/8/06)]  

Software industry supports AMD's upcoming server chip 

AMD has announced broad software industry support for its upcoming next generation AMD Opteron processor family, which aims to provide the independent software vendor (ISV) and open source software development communities with hardware support for the development of the next evolution of business-class enterprise applications.
[Issue:One hundred and ninety nine (14/8/06 - 18/8/06)]  

'Dangerous' vulnerability found in Windows 

A 'dangerous' vulnerability has been identified and patched by Microsoft in Windows 2000, Windows XP and Windows 2003 versions. In the next few days this can lead to attacks on the scale of the 2003 MS Blaster worm, say security analysts at MicroWorld Technologies.
[Issue:One hundred and ninety nine (14/8/06 - 18/8/06)]  

DCC expands on Microcom line 
ICT World exclusive
The local market has seen a major uptake of Asynchronous Digital Subscriber Line (ADSL), with a recent announcement by Telkom that it will reduce its rates expected to further boost adoption. This alternative to dial-up and the costlier leased line aims to meet the needs of many markets, including, most significantly, the SME market.
[Issue:One hundred and ninety nine (14/8/06 - 18/8/06)]  

Overland Storage releases accelerated version of REO OS 
ICT World exclusive
Overland Storage has released version 3.0 of its REO Protection OS, the data protection software integrated with every REO Series disk-based back-up and recovery appliance. With this latest release, Overland claims to have delivered performance improvements designed to accommodate ever-shrinking back-up windows, while preserving initial REO hardware investments.
[Issue:One hundred and ninety nine (14/8/06 - 18/8/06)]  

Worm exploits Microsoft MS06-040 vulnerability 

Panda Software has warned users about Oscarbot.KD (CME-482), said to be the first worm that exploits the Microsoft MS06-040 vulnerability to infect systems, allowing a remote attacker to take a series of malicious action on compromised computers.
[Issue:One hundred and ninety nine (14/8/06 - 18/8/06)]  

Cognos 'defines BI security for enterprise-wide deployments' 
ICT World exclusive
Cognos, a BI and performance management solutions vendor, has announced the results of a recent security evaluation on Cognos 8 Business Intelligence performed by Symantec. Cognos 8 BI aims to help enterprise customers worldwide to continue to progress BI standardisation and performance management initiatives with increased confidence in secure information delivery and access throughout the organisation.
[Issue:One hundred and ninety nine (14/8/06 - 18/8/06)]  

Panda Software DesktopSecure for Linux now available 

Following the launch of Ubuntu 6.06 LTS earlier this month, Canonical has announced that Panda Software DesktopSecure for Linux is now available to all users of Ubuntu 6.06. The solution aims to combine Panda's latest security suite and Ubuntu's interface, to give all users the opportunity to safely and easily browse, shop and interact over the Web.
[Issue:Two hundred (21/8/06 - 25/8/06)]  

Imation brings HD DVD media to business market 

Imation, a worldwide supplier of removable data storage media, has announced the availability of its first recordable HD DVD media. Imation HD DVD and Imation Blu-ray media aim to provide businesses of all sizes with a high-capacity solution for managing their growing quantity of critical data storage.
[Issue:Two hundred (21/8/06 - 25/8/06)]  

Next-generation AMD Opteron processors introduced  

AMD has introduced its Next-generation AMD Opteron processor family. As the only x86 server processor with planned upgradeability to native quad-core within the same thermal design power envelope, AMD says, Next-generation AMD Opteron processors are designed to enable customers to increase computing capacity without altering data centre infrastructure.
[Issue:Two hundred (21/8/06 - 25/8/06)]  

Microsoft's August IE patch contains security bug  
Robert McMillan, IDG News Service (San Francisco Bureau)
Instead of making the browser more secure, Microsoft's August Internet Explorer security update introduced a critical security bug, according to researchers at eEye Digital Security.
[Issue:Two hundred (21/8/06 - 25/8/06)]  

Softline Enterprise launches Sage BI v5.0 

Provider of ERP solutions, Sage Line 500 and SalesLogix CRM, Softline Enterprise has launched Sage Business Intelligence (SageBI) v5.0.
[Issue:Two hundred (21/8/06 - 25/8/06)]  

ATTO announces virtual tape appliance which uses existing storage 

ATTO has released the FastStream VT 5300, a high-performance, standalone virtual tape appliance that is designed to seamlessly integrate into existing back-up environments to fully emulate existing tape libraries.
[Issue:Two hundred and one (28/8/06 - 1/9/06)]  

DCC debuts Overland's ARCvault  
ICT World exclusive
The drive to reduce overall data protection costs and complexities is said to be leading companies of all sizes to adopt tiered disk-to-disk-to-tape strategies, necessitating investments in autoloaders and tape libraries.
[Issue:Two hundred and one (28/8/06 - 1/9/06)]  

D-Link product 'simplifies VoIP and networking connectivity' 

D-Link has introduced the DVG-G1402S, an 802.11g wireless router with embedded VoIP functionality. It is designed for VoIP service providers and resellers to bundle their existing VoIP services, and create a consistent, reliable, and flexible VoIP Networking Solution.
[Issue:Two hundred and one (28/8/06 - 1/9/06)]  

Motorola to develop WiMAX chipsets 

Motorola has announced an initiative to develop mobile WiMAX chipsets for use in its next-generation WiMAX devices.
[Issue:Two hundred and one (28/8/06 - 1/9/06)]  

'Update your mobile software over the Internet' 

The Nokia Software Updater, launched by Multimedia Customer Care, is a Windows application designed to enable users to update Nokia mobile device software over the Internet using their PC.
[Issue:Two hundred and one (28/8/06 - 1/9/06)]  

Sun 'sets standards in modular storage' 

Sun Microsystems has announced a storage product line in the StorageTek modular storage family. The Sun StorageTek 6140 and 6540 arrays are claimed to deliver twice the density and performance of products from the nearest competitor.
[Issue:Two hundred and two (4/9/06 - 8/9/06)]  

Axis and Axiz see eye to eye 

Axis Communications Africa Region and Axiz Distribution have announced that Axiz will be distributing the Axis Communication product range.
[Issue:Two hundred and two (4/9/06 - 8/9/06)]  

Subliminal messages in your inbox 

PandaLabs says that it has detected a spam message that uses subliminal advertising techniques. The advertisement, which gives users the opportunity to buy financial stock online, features a sequence of images featuring the word "Buy" displayed extremely rapidly.
[Issue:Two hundred and two (4/9/06 - 8/9/06)]  

HP enhances server portfolio with Intel dual-core technology 

Hewlet-Packard (HP) has announced additions to its x86 server line-up that are powered by Dual-Core Intel Xeon 7100 series processors.
[Issue:Two hundred and two (4/9/06 - 8/9/06)]  

Western Digital produces 80GB-per-platter mobile hard drive 
ICT World exclusive
Mobility is driving development in the hard drive industry, and Western Digital has announced that it is in volume production of next-generation WD Scorpio 2,5-inch hard drives.
[Issue:Two hundred and two (4/9/06 - 8/9/06)]  

Xerox launches desktop multifunction printer 

Xerox says that it is adding more multifunction muscle to the network printing market with the introduction of its fastest-ever desktop multifunction system. The Xerox WorkCentre 4150 multifunction printer is designed and sold like a printer, but offers copying, scanning and faxing to help people work better in businesses from small to large, the company adds.
[Issue:Two hundred and three (11/9/06 - 15/9/06)]  

Apple line features Intel Core 2 Duo Processors 

Apple has announced that its iMac line now features the Intel Core 2 Duo processor in every model, aiming to deliver up to 50% faster performance than the previous iMac.
[Issue:Two hundred and three (11/9/06 - 15/9/06)]  

Symantec 'safeguards consumers from spyware, phishing, stealth attacks' 

Symantec has announced the launch of Norton AntiVirus 2007 and Norton Internet Security 2007, security applications that have been enhanced in technology and performance, aiming to protect users from today's evolving online threats.
[Issue:Two hundred and three (11/9/06 - 15/9/06)]  

Vulnerability puts PSP consoles at risk 

PandaLabs has detected a vulnerability that affects the popular gaming console PlayStation Portable (PSP). This flaw is a buffer overflow that allows malicious code to be run on these devices.
[Issue:Two hundred and three (11/9/06 - 15/9/06)]  

HP refreshes Integrity server line 

HP has announced that it has refreshed its entire line of HP Integrity servers, aiming to drive down the cost of business-critical computing for customers.
[Issue:Two hundred and three (11/9/06 - 15/9/06)]  

Dell announces energy-saving product strategy 

Dell has announced its energy-efficiency product strategy, aiming to underscore the importance of reduced power consumption as well as enhanced performance in its product design.
[Issue:Two hundred and four (18/9/06 - 22/9/06)]  

'Don't get tangled in the Web - Unleash the potential of your web data' 

The information age in which we live dictates that every organisation in business is affected by the Internet, either directly or indirectly. Taken as a fact, it is then imperative that companies have the ability to track Web site statistics, perform traffic analysis and have access to effective reporting on the business Web site.
[Issue:Two hundred and four (18/9/06 - 22/9/06)]  

Seiko Epson develops high definition 1080p 3LCD panel 

Seiko Epson (Epson) has launched an LCD panel designed to further enhance the performance of its 3LCD projectors and large-screen LCD projection TV.
[Issue:Two hundred and four (18/9/06 - 22/9/06)]  

Oracle supports iFactory mobileObsession enterprise mobility application 

Oracle SA has announced support for mobileObsession, an enterprise mobility application developed by an Oracle partner, iFactory, which is a local mobile technology developer.
[Issue:Two hundred and four (18/9/06 - 22/9/06)]  

10Net offers free anti-porn filtering  

10Net ICT Solutions is offering MailMarshal customers the image classification and management plugin, Image Analyzer for free, if they upgrade to MailMarshal 2006 immediately and buy either of the spyware plugins, CounterSpy or PestPatrol.
[Issue:Two hundred and four (18/9/06 - 22/9/06)]  

Malware alters Internet search results using a rootkit 

PandaLabs has detected the appearance of Zcodec, a malicious program which uses a rootkit to hide its malicious actions. It also alters Internet search results and installs other malicious code on the system.
[Issue:Two hundred and four (18/9/06 - 22/9/06)]  

AMD announces socket compatibility  

AMD has announced that its Torrenza Initiative is a collaborative force toward achieving future processor socket compatibility in the server industry. By leveraging the advantages of AMD64 with Direct Connect Architecture and HyperTransport technology, OEMs will be able to standardise on a Torrenza Innovation Socket for many of their current and future server platforms, AMD claims.
[Issue:Two hundred and five (26/9/06 - 29/9/06)]  

Spamta worm causes over 200 incidents in two hours 

Over 200 major incidents have been detected by PandaLabs in the last two hours (as at 2pm today) due to the mass-mailing of spam messages carrying files infected with the Spamta worm.
[Issue:Two hundred and five (26/9/06 - 29/9/06)]  

Single switch, multiple controls 

When people think of switches, the first thing that comes to mind is the on-off switch for a light in your house or for electrical appliances.
[Issue:Two hundred and five (26/9/06 - 29/9/06)]  

Windows Live Services released from beta 

Microsoft has announced the release of Live Search and Live.com from beta in 47 markets worldwide, including SA, and final availability of Live Local Search in the UK and the US.
[Issue:Two hundred and five (26/9/06 - 29/9/06)]  

Silicon advances usher in new era of energy-efficient performance - Intel 

Intel president and CEO, Paul Otellini, has outlined the company's plan to accelerate its technology leadership, and told thousands of developers and engineers at IDF that advances in silicon technology will deliver new performance breakthroughs in an era of energy-efficient computing.
[Issue:Two hundred and six (2/10/06 - 6/10/06)]  

Intel extends embedded offerings with Core 2 Duo processors 

Intel has announced expanded life cycle support for the Intel Core 2 Duo E6400 and T7400 processors for embedded applications, ranging from bank ATMs to point-of-sale cash registers.
[Issue:Two hundred and six (2/10/06 - 6/10/06)]  

'Digitise your photos and film at home with Epson scanners' 

Epson has launched three A4 scanners. At the entry level is the Epson Perfection V10, for home users and first time scanner buyers. The Epson Perfection V100 Photo is designed to meet the needs of the photo enthusiast and the Epson Perfection V350 Photo is said to be suited to the amateur photographer.
[Issue:Two hundred and six (2/10/06 - 6/10/06)]  

Microsoft PowerPoint shows new vulnerability 

A new vulnerability has been identified in Microsoft PowerPoint which allows Remote Code Execution on targeted computers.
[Issue:Two hundred and six (2/10/06 - 6/10/06)]  

ProScan announces rugged computer  

ProScan Systems, a provider of supply chain, automated data collection and mobile computing solutions, has announced the release of the Intermec CV30, said to be a flexible, rugged, vehicle and fixed-mount computer.
[Issue:Two hundred and six (2/10/06 - 6/10/06)]  

Intel motherboards series 'serves up value for SME market' 

Annex Distribution has announced a range of Intel server motherboards that are specifically designed to add value to the growing SME market segment.
[Issue:Two hundred and six (2/10/06 - 6/10/06)]  

Workgroup Horizon announces Sun servers 

The Sun division of Workgroup, Horizon CDP, has announced the local availability of a range of AMD Opteron-powered servers and workstations, namely the Sun Fire X2100 M2 server, the Sun Fire X2200 M2 server and the Sun Ultra 20 M2 workstation.
[Issue:Two hundred and seven (9/10/06 - 13/10/06)]  

Acer notebooks feature Intel dual-core processors 

Acer SA has announced the immediate local availability of the Windows Vista Ready Acer TravelMate 4280 and TravelMate 4230 notebooks, which both feature 15,4" widescreen displays as well as the latest Intel dual-core processors, the company says.
[Issue:Two hundred and seven (9/10/06 - 13/10/06)]  

'Stop your open door policy' says Internet communications company 

Wireless Dimensions, the IP communications and security company, has released version 2 of its security and Internet management tool, called WD Guard.
[Issue:Two hundred and seven (9/10/06 - 13/10/06)]  

Norton product 'protects against fraud when conducting online transactions' 

Symantec has announced the availability of Norton Confidential, said to be a comprehensive online transaction security solution. Norton Confidential aims to provide consumers with a dual level of protection against the most dangerous tools in an attacker's toolkit: fraudulent phishing Web sites and eavesdropping crimeware.
[Issue:Two hundred and seven (9/10/06 - 13/10/06)]  

Symantec unveils solution designed to protect enterprise databases 

Symantec has announced Symantec Database Security, a solution that aims to reduce risks to information stored in major enterprise database management systems.
[Issue:Two hundred and seven (9/10/06 - 13/10/06)]  

Symantec solution 'protects Mac users from phishing Web sites' 

Symantec has announced Norton Confidential Online Edition and Norton Confidential for Macintosh users.
[Issue:Two hundred and eight (16/10/06 - 20/10/06)]  

DCC tackles security 
ICT World Exclusive
Security is a major concern for businesses today, and creating an ICT environment that is protected against threats such as viruses, worms, hackers and Trojans is key for the longevity of a business.
[Issue:Two hundred and eight (16/10/06 - 20/10/06)]  

IBM 'packs e-mail productivity into portable devices' 

IBM has announced a version of Lotus Notes and Domino designed to help businesses to take advantage of advances in hardware and Internet technologies.
[Issue:Two hundred and eight (16/10/06 - 20/10/06)]  

Spescom DataVoice offers contact centre performance management 

The Qnique offering from Spescom DataVoice is now available in a new version, Qnique 1.1.
[Issue:Two hundred and eight (16/10/06 - 20/10/06)]  

iBlue: '4S newcom turns the Mac mini into IP PBX' 

Berlin-based 4S newcom GmbH has produced iBlue, an IP PBX, which is delivered on an Apple iPod Shuffle.
[Issue:Two hundred and eight (16/10/06 - 20/10/06)]  

DCC and Overland Storage to deliver Ultimus Raid series  
ICT World Exclusive
Distributor Drive Control Corporation (DCC) and Overland Storage say that they will deliver the Ultamus Raid family of protected primary storage appliances that aim to meet demanding capacity and performance requirements.
[Issue:Two hundred and nine (23/10/06 - 27/10/06)]  

New variants of Haxdoor Trojan spreading rapidly 

PandaLabs informs that over the last few days, several variants of the Haxdoor family of Trojans have emerged. These Trojans use rootkit functions, and try to steal confidential user details, in order to commit online fraud and identity theft.
[Issue:Two hundred and nine (23/10/06 - 27/10/06)]  

Cisco 'slashes corporate travel costs' 

Cisco has announced the Cisco TelePresence Meeting solution, a category of products that are designed to create live, 'face-to-face' meeting experiences over an IP network, and to empower users to interact and collaborate in ways they could not before.
[Issue:Two hundred and nine (23/10/06 - 27/10/06)]  

Toshiba launches HD notebook 

Toshiba SA has unleashed the multimedia power of the Qosmio G30 High Definition (HD) notebook on the local market. Aiming to bring together advanced technologies, it is designed to deliver a 4-in-1 solution for those end-users who demand more from their notebooks.
[Issue:Two hundred and nine (23/10/06 - 27/10/06)]  

Hyperion boosts BI performance with HP Integrity support 
ICT World exclusive
Hyperion, distributed locally by Intellient, now supports the HP Integrity system, thereby aiming to enable improved performance and lowered expenses for cost-effective business intelligence (BI) across the enterprise.
[Issue:Two hundred and nine (23/10/06 - 27/10/06)]  

SAS offers MiFID compliance solution 

SAS says that it is offering a complete solution for financial institutions that must comply with the Markets in Financial Instruments Directive (MiFID) regulations as they transpose into national law starting January next year. The deadline for firms to meet MiFID requirements is November 1, 2007.
[Issue:Two hundred and ten (30/10/06 - 3/11/06)]  

Lenel offers a 'One Card' secure ID solution 

Chubb Security SA's Integrated Systems division (CIS) and Lenel Systems International, both part of United Technologies Corporation (UTC) Fire & Security business unit have announced the launch of IdentityDefender.
[Issue:Two hundred and ten (30/10/06 - 3/11/06)]  

DCC, Adaptec launch Snap Servers  
ICT World Exclusive
Adaptec, a global storage solutions vendor, has introduced three network storage systems: the Snap Server 110, 210 and 410. They are designed to provide cost-effective capacity from 160GB to 2TB in compact desktop or rack mount formats, and to leverage the Guardian operating system - the same software platform that runs on the midrange Snap Server product line.
[Issue:Two hundred and ten (30/10/06 - 3/11/06)]  

Consumers take control in the digital age 

The next wave in the IT market is consumer technology, with consumers increasingly opting for a plethora of consumer technologies, ranging from podcasting to blogging, VoIP and video on demand.
[Issue:Two hundred and ten (30/10/06 - 3/11/06)]  

McAfee and DCC 'deliver security solutions to combat threats' 

Distributor Drive Control Corporation (DCC) is now delivering McAfee's latest consumer-focused security solutions - Wireless Protection, Total Protection and PC Protection Plus - to resellers and the retail market.
[Issue:Two hundred and eleven (6/11/06 - 10/11/06)]  

Trojan Dropper 'fools users with infected Word file' 

Anti-virus experts at IT security solution provider, MicroWorld Technologies, advise computer users to apply caution when receiving Word files from unknown senders, or when downloading them from untrusted Web sites. Infected documents may contain a Macro Trojan Dropper named MSWord.Lafool.v.
[Issue:Two hundred and eleven (6/11/06 - 10/11/06)]  

'Novell eDirectory supports over 500 000 users of SDN' 

Novell has announced that SAP AG is using Novell eDirectory to support the more than 500 000 users registered to SAP Developer Network (SDN). SDN is the central resource for SAP's community of software developers, consultants and systems integrators to collaborate and co-innovate solutions developed on the SAP NetWeaver platform.
[Issue:Two hundred and ten (30/10/06 - 3/11/06)]  

Intel, Micron announce advancements in NAND flash memory JV 

Intel and Micron Technology have announced that they are ahead of schedule on their development of the NAND flash memory joint venture, IM Flash Technologies.
[Issue:Two hundred and eleven (6/11/06 - 10/11/06)]  

Don't fall for worm spreading news of presidential deaths - Sophos 

IT security firm, Sophos, has warned computer users of a new e-mail-aware worm that poses as a number of false breaking news stories - including the outbreak of nuclear war and the death of George W. Bush and Vladimir Putin - in an attempt by hackers to infect computers and steal information.
[Issue:Two hundred and eleven (6/11/06 - 10/11/06)]  

Sophos reveals 'dirty dozen' spam-relaying countries  

Sophos has published a report on the top 12 spam-relaying countries during the third quarter of 2006.
[Issue:Two hundred and eleven (6/11/06 - 10/11/06)]  

Netgear WiFi Skype phone now available 

Duxbury Networks has announced the local release of Netgear's SPH101 WiFi Skype Phone, which is designed to allow for use of the Skype Internet Telephony service in a dedicated device. The white handset is no bigger than a cellphone and sports excellent battery life, the company says.
[Issue:Two hundred and twelve (13/11/06 - 17/11/06)]  

PartnerNet 2007 'enhances business value of working with Novell' 

Novell has unveiled enhancements to its PartnerNet programme designed to make it easier, more strategic, and more profitable for partners to work with Novell.
[Issue:Two hundred and twelve (13/11/06 - 17/11/06)]  

'New era in telecoms for SA businesses' 

Many people now use VoIP to make low-cost international calls from home using their computer. However, business managers have been much more reluctant to take advantage of this medium.
[Issue:Two hundred and twelve (13/11/06 - 17/11/06)]  

Intel 'ignites quad-core era' 

Intel says that it has kicked off the computer industry's multi-core PC era by delivering four computing 'brains' inside a single microprocessor. This is as a result of the introduction of the Quad-Core Intel Xeon 5300 and Intel Core 2 Extreme quad-core processor families, Intel adds.
[Issue:Two hundred and twelve (13/11/06 - 17/11/06)]  

Gigabyte engineers 80nm graphic accelerator 

For those not initiated into the world of techno-jargon, an 80nm graphic accelerator card sounds as exciting as watching eight hours of Star Trek reruns from the early 90s.
[Issue:Two hundred and twelve (13/11/06 - 17/11/06)]  

Hyperion releases System 9.3 
ICT World exclusive
Hyperion, locally distributed by Intellient, has announced the release of System 9, version 9.3, which aims to add new functionality in financial management applications, data management services, and business intelligence (BI) modules.
[Issue:Two hundred and thirteen (20/11/06 - 24/11/06)]  

Symantec releases betas of Vista-compatible consumer products 

Symantec has announced the availability of public beta versions of Norton Internet Security 2007 and Norton AntiVirus 2007, which are said to be compatible with the upcoming Windows Vista operating system.
[Issue:Two hundred and thirteen (20/11/06 - 24/11/06)]  

Lenovo's goal is 'non-negotiable' 

Tarsus Technologies has announced the local availability of the Lenovo N100 series of notebooks, designed expressly for buyers in the small business and SoHo markets.
[Issue:Two hundred and thirteen (20/11/06 - 24/11/06)]  

HP announces blade server win with AMD 

AMD has purchased several hundred HP BladeSystem c-Class server blades powered by AMD Opteron processors to support the development of its chip designs.
[Issue:Two hundred and thirteen (20/11/06 - 24/11/06)]  

'Cost controls propel Uniprint 7.2 release from Pharos Systems' 

Blue Label Technology, Pharos Systems distributor for sub-Saharan Africa, has announced the release of Uniprint 7.2. According to the company, the enhanced solution includes several improvements designed to better the management of costs associated with colour print and copy devices.
[Issue:Two hundred and thirteen (20/11/06 - 24/11/06)]  

PhotoWire sharpens its focus  

African news photographic agency, PhotoWire Africa, says that it has enhanced its Web presence with the implementation of Photo PAD from online enterprise solutions specialist, Fusion Reactor.
[Issue:Two hundred and fourteen (27/11/06 - 1/12/06)]  

Cognos announces support for IBM Information Server 
ICT World exclusive
Cognos has announced support for the IBM Information Server. Cognos and IBM aim to ensure that joint customers will be able to use Cognos 8 Business Intelligence (BI) and the IBM Information Server to access strategic information across complex and heterogeneous environments, to make more informed and effective business decisions.
[Issue:Two hundred and fourteen (27/11/06 - 1/12/06)]  

BlueBox releases 'easy-to-use' BI reporting tool 

According to The BlueBox, its most recent development is set to assist the multitude of businesses globally who cannot afford to employ developers to build them reporting digital dashboards; who do not have the budget to spend thousands of dollars communicating KPIs to their staff via traditionally expensive BI solution providers; and who are tired of having their reporting needs dictated by someone other than their internal business strategists.

Temporary administrator credentials for Windows Vista users  

Lieberman Software has announced that its Random Password Manager Enterprise Edition provides temporary administrator credentials for limited users, aiming to minimise one of the most critical IT security threats - users running with administrative privileges.
[Issue:Two hundred and fourteen (27/11/06 - 1/12/06)]  

Sophos protects Microsoft Vista  

Sophos has announced a version of Sophos Anti-Virus which is designed to support fully the Microsoft Windows Vista operating system.
[Issue:Two hundred and fourteen (27/11/06 - 1/12/06)]  

SMC Networks SA set to roll out 'n' standard products 

The local networking market can look forward to seeing some products based on the 802.11n draft standard-based wireless product family. SMC Networks SA, in conjunction with its international parent company, SMC Networks, will make the first products available by the end of the year.
[Issue:Two hundred and fifteen (4/12/06 - 8/12/06)]  

Eclipse-based BPM modelling and simulation product for free 
ICT World exclusive
TIBCO Software, a business integration and process management software company that aims to enable real-time business, has announced that the latest generation of TIBCO Business Studio, version 1.1, is available free of charge.
[Issue:Two hundred and fifteen (4/12/06 - 8/12/06)]  

Novell to support Open XML format  

Novell has announced that the Novell edition of the OpenOffice.org office productivity suite will now support the Office Open XML format, aiming to increase interoperability between OpenOffice.org and the next generation of Microsoft Office.
[Issue:Two hundred and fifteen (4/12/06 - 8/12/06)]  

Gartner highlights seven core benefits of Web 2.0  

Many traditional businesses that stand to benefit from the new business processes, communities and business models enabled by the Web 2.0 movement will miss out, because they simply do not realise its long-term business potential, according to Gartner.
[Issue:Two hundred and fifteen (4/12/06 - 8/12/06)]  

LG handsets to feature Schneider-Kreuznach lenses 

LG Electronics (LG) has signed a contract for technical co-operation with Germany's Schneider-Kreuznach, a supplier of quality camera lenses.
[Issue:Two hundred and fifteen (4/12/06 - 8/12/06)]  

Nology 'delivers faster ADSL speeds' 
ICT World exclusive
Coverage and signal strength determine the quality of the wireless networking service, and Nology, a specialist in supplying and supporting broadband and networking solutions, says that it is meeting demands for superior service with the introduction of its Billion 7300M router.
[Issue:Two hundred and sixteen (11/12/06 - 15/12/06)]  

Cognos unveils performance solution  

Cognos has launched a performance solution designed to help organisations to manage workforce resources better, and to improve workforce utilisation with Cognos 8 Planning and Cognos 8 BI.
[Issue:Two hundred and sixteen (11/12/06 - 15/12/06)]  

Don't open that Word file; it may be carrying a Trojan! 

A new vulnerability has been identified in Microsoft Word. According to security analysts at MicroWorld Technologies, exploits for the vulnerability are out already, which can successfully thrust Trojan Downloaders into user computers.
[Issue:Two hundred and sixteen (11/12/06 - 15/12/06)]  

Bagle worm causes large number of incidents 

PandaLabs has detected the appearance of Bagle.KT, a new variant of this infamous family of worms. This malicious code has already caused a large number of incidents, and users are advised to act with caution when opening e-mails.
[Issue:Two hundred and sixteen (11/12/06 - 15/12/06)]  

Agilent suite tracks digital electronic discontinuities 

Concilium Technologies partner, Agilent Technologies, has unveiled five software applications that are designed to provide advanced measuring capabilities which enable engineers to be quicker and more accurate in solving advanced design problems.
[Issue:Two hundred and sixteen (11/12/06 - 15/12/06)]  

Sahara, Samsung eye opportunity in optical drives  

A distribution agreement established between technology solutions vendor, Samsung, and local ICT and digital lifestyle technology supplier, Sahara Computers, has led to the introduction of a range of products targeted at the local optical drive markets.
[Issue:Two hundred and seventeen (8/1/07 -12/1/07)]  

Software AG product 'provides a corporate-wide view'  

Software AG has launched a product that aims to give companies consistent and reliable information from differing data sources so that they benefit through higher operational efficiencies and reduced integration costs.
[Issue:Two hundred and seventeen (8/1/07 -12/1/07)]  

Logitech speakers introduce integrated cradle 

At the 2007 Consumer Electronics Show, Logitech announced the Logitech X-240 speaker system for the PC. The X-240 PC speaker system is said to feature a redesigned control centre that includes audio controls for a PC or Mac and serves as a cradle for an iPod or other MP3 player, PDA or mobile phone.
[Issue:Two hundred and seventeen (8/1/07 -12/1/07)]  

Nokia shares vision of convergence at 2007 Consumer Electronics Show 

Nokia President and CEO, Olli-Pekka Kallasvuo, has shared the company's vision of how simplifying and converging mobility with connected multimedia devices is making it possible to create, consume and share our experiences when and where we want.
[Issue:Two hundred and seventeen (8/1/07 -12/1/07)]  

'Pocket-sized digital power from Annex and FSC' 

Annex Distribution, together with its international IT supplier partner, Fujitsu Siemens Computers (FSC), has announced the availability of the Pocket LOOX T Series.
[Issue:Two hundred and seventeen (8/1/07 -12/1/07)]  

Apple introduces iPhone 

Apple has introduced iPhone, which aims to combine three products - a mobile phone, a widescreen iPod with touch controls, and an Internet communications device with desktop-class e-mail, Web browsing, searching and maps - into one lightweight handheld device.
[Issue:Two hundred and seventeen (8/1/07 -12/1/07)]  

Xerox invents erasable paper for temporary document creation 

Xerox, distributed throughout 24 sub-Saharan countries by Bytes Document Solutions, has announced the invention of an erasable printing technology so that paper can be re-used. The paper self-erases in between 16 and 24 hours, Xerox says.
[Issue:Two hundred and seventeen (8/1/07 -12/1/07)]  

Panda Software launches TrustLayer Mail 

Panda Software, a developer and provider of integrated security solutions, has launched its TrustLayer Mail managed security service.
[Issue:Two hundred and eighteen (15/01/07 - 19/01/07)]  

TransUnion passes Microsoft compliancy  
ICT World exclusive
TransUnion recently completed and passed the Microsoft Software Asset Management (SAM) review, aiming to enable the company to better assess its licensing needs and introduce a more efficient licensing management process. The entire review process was facilitated by outside consultant, Datacentrix, a IT services and solutions provider.
[Issue:Two hundred and eighteen (15/01/07 - 19/01/07)]  

Interactive Intelligence announces workforce management software 

Interactive Intelligence has made available its contact centre workforce management software module, Interaction Optimizer.
[Issue:Two hundred and eighteen (15/01/07 - 19/01/07)]  

Sony aims at the living room with Vaio PC  
Martyn Williams, IDG News Service (Tokyo Bureau)
Sony is making a play for the living room with a Vaio PC that is styled to look less like a computer and more like a consumer electronics product.
[Issue:Two hundred and eighteen (15/01/07 - 19/01/07)]  

Sun's 16-core Rock processor due in mid-2008 
Patrick Thibodeau, Computerworld (US online)
Sun Microsystems has outlined an UltraSparc road map that bets on a future for applications that can effectively parcel out tasks among multiple cores. But Sun's plans may pose issues for users, especially those with upgrade plans over the next two years.
[Issue:Two hundred and eighteen (15/01/07 - 19/01/07)]  

Microsoft makes multimedia app design play 
Paul Krill, InfoWorld (US online)
At its ExpressionSession07 event yesterday, Microsoft drove home the point that multimedia technologies are critical to applications and that it is ready to be a major player in this space.
[Issue:Two hundred and eighteen (15/01/07 - 19/01/07)]  

'Enhanced ERP functionality for discrete manufacturers' 

Softworx, a member of the EOH Group and master distributor of Infor, says that enhancements and improved functionality for its ERP LN system will automate business process and provide greater visibility into manufacturing operations.
[Issue:Two hundred and nineteen (22/01/07 - 26/01/07)]  

BitDefender announces security protection for Vista 

BitDefender, a provider of anti-virus software and data security solutions, now offers consumers anti-malware protection for those using Microsoft's Windows Vista platform.
[Issue:Two hundred and nineteen (22/01/07 - 26/01/07)]  

Garmin's two-wheeler GPS announced 

Avnic Trading has announced the availability of the first GPS navigators designed specifically for motorcyclists, the Zumo 500 and Zumo 550.
[Issue:Two hundred and nineteen (22/01/07 - 26/01/07)]  

Compatibility programme for Centrino users with Wireless-N 

Intel has introduced the Intel Next-Gen Wireless-N network connection, said to be an upgrade to the wireless component found inside Intel Centrino Duo mobile technology and other Intel-based laptops that aims to help consumers better connect to wireless networks.
[Issue:Two hundred and nineteen (22/01/07 - 26/01/07)]  

CA 'provides data protection for IBM Lotus and DB2 UDB' 

CA has announced a release of BrightStor Storage Resource Manager (SRM) which is intended to extend its centralised management, automated monitoring and reporting to business information stored in IBM Lotus Domino and DB2 UDB.
[Issue:Two hundred and nineteen (22/01/07 - 26/01/07)]  

Brix Networks 'introduces software assurance capability'  

Brix Networks says that it has expanded its product capabilities to provide mobile network operators with quality of experience (QoE) visibility from the network core to cell phones.
[Issue:Two hundred and nineteen (22/01/07 - 26/01/07)]  

Homebase delivers gateway to business information, systems and knowledge 

Providing employees with easy, secure access to applications, systems and documents can boost productivity and better inform decision-making. Portals have commonly provided a means to achieve this but have traditionally been expensive and complex to implement.
[Issue:Two hundred and nineteen (22/01/07 - 26/01/07)]  

Vista Malware Protection has potential weaknesses 

Webroot Software, a provider of security software for the consumer, enterprise and SME markets, says that it has unveiled evidence of potentially ineffective blocking capabilities in Windows Defender, slow definition updates, and weak anti-virus capabilities in the default anti-spyware and anti-virus components of Microsoft's Windows Vista operating system and Live OneCare suite.
[Issue:Two hundred and twenty (29/01/07 - 2/2/07)]  

Transistor technology breakthrough represents change for chips 

Intel says that it is using two materials to build the insulating walls and switching gates of its 45nm transistors. Hundreds of millions of these microscopic transistors - or switches - will be inside the next generation Intel Core 2 Duo, Intel Core 2 Quad and Xeon families of multi-core processors, the company says.
[Issue:Two hundred and twenty (29/01/07 - 2/2/07)]  

Cash-rich in a niche market 

In the world of enterprise business solutions there are local companies who have built a very successful business on international trade. One such company is said to be PereSoft Software, a provider of cash management solutions for Accpac ERP business applications.
[Issue:Two hundred and twenty (29/01/07 - 2/2/07)]  

Unisys expands OASIS suite  
ICT World exclusive
Unisys has announced four enhancements to its Unisys open and secure integrated solutions (OASIS), the company's portfolio of integrated, certified open source software suites.
[Issue:Two hundred and twenty (29/01/07 - 2/2/07)]  

Sophos Application Control now blocks Windows games 

IT security firm Sophos has announced that its Application Control software has been extended to give businesses the ability to control and block Windows computer games, including Solitaire, Minesweeper and FreeCell - some of the most popular games in the world.
[Issue:Two hundred and twenty (29/01/07 - 2/2/07)]  

Compuware OptimalJ 'enables software factories' 

Compuware has announced the availability of OptimalJ version 4.2, which aims to help Java developers to ensure successful enterprise application development, from initial architecture all the way to deployment.
[Issue:Two hundred and twenty (29/01/07 - 2/2/07)]  

Dell launches semi-ruggedised notebook in EMEA 

Dell has introduced the Latitude ATG D620 (All-Terrain Grade), its first semi-rugged notebook computer, which is targeted at customers in Europe, the Middle East and Africa (EMEA) who work in tough environments.
[Issue:Two hundred and twenty (29/01/07 - 2/2/07)]  

Xerox aims to boost SME productivity  

Xerox, distributed to 24 sub-Saharan countries by Bytes Document Solutions, says that it has launched its fastest desktop multifunction device to date, targeting SMEs with a device claimed to be capable of 45 pages per minute (ppm) print speeds and simultaneous job processing for increased productivity.
[Issue:Two hundred and twenty (29/01/07 - 2/2/07)]  

HP releases notebook PCs with Windows Vista  

HP has announced a refresh of its popular Pavilion entertainment notebook PC range, with the most notable addition being Genuine Windows Vista Home edition.
[Issue:Two hundred and twenty (29/01/07 - 2/2/07)]  

Webroot releases Vista-compatible 'Net security solutions 

Webroot Software, a provider of security software for the consumer, enterprise and SME markets, has released Vista-compatible versions of its Internet security solutions to coincide with the public release of the Windows Vista Operating System for consumers.
[Issue:Two hundred and twenty-one (5/2/07 - 9/2/07)]  

Sophos 'simplifies Network Access Control' 

IT security firm Sophos has announced NAC 3.0, a Network Access Control (NAC) solution designed to protect against threats posed by unsecured computers.
[Issue:Two hundred and twenty-one (5/2/07 - 9/2/07)]  

Multimatics Xtel 'now features call barring' 

Xtel, the telephone management system powered by Multimatics, now features managed call barring for the ISDX range of PABXs, the company says.
[Issue:Two hundred and twenty-one (5/2/07 - 9/2/07)]  

Free anti-virus utility for Vista 

Anti-virus, anti-spam and content security solution provider, MicroWorld Technologies, has released the latest version of its one-click AntiVirus Utility - MWAV, said to be compatible with Windows Vista as well as 64-bit operating systems.
[Issue:Two hundred and twenty-one (5/2/07 - 9/2/07)]  

Will new approach to IT security prove best form of defence? 

MB Technologies, an IT distribution group, has announced the launch of NetDefense, the group's newly formed IT security division.
[Issue:Two hundred and twenty-one (5/2/07 - 9/2/07)]  

Tibco to offer advanced support for BPEL  
ICT World exclusive
Tibco Software has announced a major upgrade to Tibco BusinessWorks. This version aims to address the increasing complexity of orchestration in a standards-based format for companies that want to take their service-oriented architecture (SOA) to the next level.
[Issue:Two hundred and twenty-one (5/2/07 - 9/2/07)]  

ETS 'enhances Web-based applications for end-users' 

ETS, the manufacturer and supporter of the Mtrack asset tracking and recovery device, says that it has enhanced its Web-based applications to incorporate greater functionality and easier accessibility for clients.
[Issue:Two hundred and twenty-two (12/2/07 - 16/2/07)]  

Intel research advances 'era of Tera' 

Intel researchers say that they have developed a programmable processor that can deliver supercomputer-like performance from a single, 80-core chip not much larger than the size of a fingernail, while using less electricity than most of today's home appliances.
[Issue:Two hundred and twenty-two (12/2/07 - 16/2/07)]  

'Bigger and brighter navigation from Garmin' 

Avnic Trading has announced the release of the nuvi 660 and 610 models in the nuvi family of GPS navigators and Personal Travel Assistants.
[Issue:Two hundred and twenty-two (12/2/07 - 16/2/07)]  

AMD boosts processor capabilities 

AMD has unveiled more architectural features for its upcoming native Quad-Core AMD Opteron processors (codenamed 'Barcelona') during a presentation to the International Solid State Circuits Conference (ISSCC).
[Issue:Two hundred and twenty-two (12/2/07 - 16/2/07)]  

MicroWorld releases free network monitoring tool for Vista 

MicroWorld Technologies, maker of security solutions in anti-virus, anti-spam and content security, has announced that its Free Network Monitoring Tool, ViewTCP, is now Vista compatible. Users can download the new version at http://www.mwti.net/products/viewtcp/viewtcp.asp.
[Issue:Two hundred and twenty-two (12/2/07 - 16/2/07)]  

Panda launches MobileSecurity beta version  

Panda Software has announced a beta version of Panda MobileSecurity, a solution designed to protect smartphones based on Symbian Series 60.
[Issue:Two hundred and twenty-three (19/2/07 - 23/2/07)]  

Accenture develops "The virtual family dinner" 

Accenture has developed a system called "The Virtual Family Dinner" that aims to allow families to get together "virtually" as often as they like.
[Issue:Two hundred and twenty-three (19/2/07 - 23/2/07)]  

Symantec delivers 'advanced back-up reporting'  

Symantec has unveiled Veritas Backup Reporter 6.0, an enterprise back-up reporting tool that aims to provide IT administrators with visibility into backup and recovery operations.
[Issue:Two hundred and twenty-three (19/2/07 - 23/2/07)]  

Unisys 'boosts server TCO by 48%'  
ICT World exclusive
Unisys Africa has announced the ES7000/one Enterprise Server line, which employs the Dual-Core Intel Xeon Processor 7100 Series, codenamed Tulsa.
[Issue:Two hundred and twenty-three (19/2/07 - 23/2/07)]  

Asus and DCC 'improve online connectivity'  
ICT World exclusive
According to local distributor, DCC, local users can now benefit from improved online network redundancy, security and performance with ASUS RX3042Hb Dual WAN Router, which features two WAN ports for the delivery of two different broadband connections.
[Issue:Two hundred and twenty-three (19/2/07 - 23/2/07)]  

HP 'eases deployment of Unix virtualisation'  

The latest release of HP's strategic Unix operating environment, HP-UX 11i v3, aims to make virtualisation easier to deploy and to deliver mission-critical virtualisation by combining virtualisation and mainframe-class availability.
[Issue:Two hundred and twenty-three (19/2/07 - 23/2/07)]  

DCC introduces Poynting antennae  
ICT World exclusive
Acceptable reception on mobile phones is becoming increasingly important as functions such as Internet connectivity and access to the corporate network begin to 'converge' on to cell phones.
[Issue:Two hundred and twenty-four (26/2/07 - 2/3/07)]  

This Trojan talks about missiles! 

A killer at 11, he is free at 21 and has killed again!; Chinese missile shot down USA aircraft; US Secretary of State, Condoleezza Rice, has kicked German Chancellor Angela Merkel; British Muslims Genocide; 230 dead as storm batters Europe, and, finally, 'Saddam Hussein alive'!
[Issue:Two hundred and nineteen (22/01/07 - 26/01/07)]  

Siemens, Nortel launch wireless networking products 
Matt Hamblen, Computerworld (US online)
Two networking vendors have separately announced innovations in wireless LAN products for business users.
[Issue:Two hundred and twenty-four (26/2/07 - 2/3/07)]  

'Optimum wireless connectivity for SA homes' 

SMC Networks SA, in conjunction with its global holding company, SMC Networks, has released its EZ-Stream Universal Wireless Broadband Router, the SMC2304WBR-AG, to the local emerging corporate wireless network space.
[Issue:Two hundred and twenty-four (26/2/07 - 2/3/07)]  

Hyperion 'creates information democracy' 
ICT World exclusive
Hyperion, locally distributed by Intellient, an EOH company, is to release Hyperion System 9 Smart Space, a composite application environment that is designed to deliver always-on business intelligence (BI) to every user in the organisation.
[Issue:Two hundred and twenty-four (26/2/07 - 2/3/07)]  

Database 10g Release 2 sets industry world record - Oracle 

Oracle has claimed a new world record with a TPC-C benchmark result of more than four million transactions per minute.
[Issue:Two hundred and twenty-five (5/3/07 - 9/3/07)]  

AMD solution 'breaks teraflop barrier' 

AMD has showcased a single-system, Accelerated Computing platform that is said to have broken the teraflop computing barrier.
[Issue:Two hundred and twenty-five (5/3/07 - 9/3/07)]  

Spyware and Trojans lead the rampage 

PandaLabs has revealed that spyware and Trojans were the malware responsible for most infections detected in February. Other types of malware are way behind these two. Worms, with 6%, were third, followed by dialers (5%), backdoor Trojans (4%) and bots (3%).
[Issue:Two hundred and twenty-five (5/3/07 - 9/3/07)]  

SONAR 'stops new and unknown threats' 

Symantec's Online Network for Advanced Response (SONAR) is a technology which is designed to stop unknown threats that may have found ways to get through other conventional layers of security.
[Issue:Two hundred and twenty-five (5/3/07 - 9/3/07)]  

BCA Barcode Alliance launches industrial printer  

BCA Barcode Alliance has launched the SATO GT e-series range of industrial barcode printers.
[Issue:Two hundred and twenty-five (5/3/07 - 9/3/07)]  

Symantec product 'protects against evolving security threats'  

Symantec has announced the latest product to join its range of Norton products - Norton 360. The solution aims to combine Symantec's technologies for anti-virus, antispyware, firewall, intrusion protection, anti-phishing, back-up and tune-up, and to eliminate the need to purchase and manage multiple products.
[Issue:Two hundred and twenty-five (5/3/07 - 9/3/07)]  

PC 'X-ray' scan launched 

Panda Software has launched the beta version of NanoScan, its online scanner. This application is claimed to detect all active malware hiding in critical areas of a computer in less than 60 seconds, and is available free at http://www.nanoscan.com.
[Issue:Two hundred and twenty-six (12/3/07 - 16/3/07)]  

Malware tsunami looms 

The number of malware detections in 2006 was 172% up on 2005, according to the just-released PandaLabs 2006 Annual Report.
[Issue:Two hundred and twenty-six (12/3/07 - 16/3/07)]  

Netgear products carry Intel certification 

Duxbury Networking, distributor of Netgear products in SA, has announced the availability of Netgear's range of 802.11n Wireless-N networking products.
[Issue:Two hundred and twenty-six (12/3/07 - 16/3/07)]  

BenQ FP222W LCD monitor 'features 5ms response time' 

Esquire Technologies recently introduced the BenQ FP222W LCD monitor, which is said to have the fastest response time among 22-inch wide screen LCD monitors on the market today.
[Issue:Two hundred and twenty-four (26/2/07 - 2/3/07)]  

SUSE Linux Enterprise Server with Xen virtualization from Novell available for SAP NetWeaver and mySAP Business Suite 

Virtualisation solution from Novell provides more reliable, flexible and cost- effective platform for mission- critical computing like SAP.
[Issue:Two hundred and twenty-six (12/3/07 - 16/3/07)]  

Oce to launch fast technology 

Oce is planning to change the balance of power in production monochrome printing with the launch of technology that, it says, is up to 70% faster than competitor products.
[Issue:Two hundred and twenty-seven (19/3/07 - 23/3/07)]  

Genesys exhibits capabilities of contact centre  

Genesys Telecommunications Laboratories, an Alcatel-Lucent company, has unveiled capabilities of the Dynamic Contact Centre (DCC) at the VoiceCon Conference in Orlando, Florida.
[Issue:Two hundred and twenty-seven (19/3/07 - 23/3/07)]  

Adware that cries 'Wolf!' 

PandaLabs has detected the appearance of VideoCach, an adware specimen designed to fraudulently promote certain security applications.
[Issue:Two hundred and twenty-seven (19/3/07 - 23/3/07)]  

Novell Server 2 to deliver Workgroup services on Linux 

Novell has announced the upcoming public beta software availability of Novell Open Enterprise Server 2, which is said to feature enhancements to simplify user access in Microsoft Windows environments, along with the virtualisation of NetWare.
[Issue:Two hundred and twenty-seven (19/3/07 - 23/3/07)]  

Is Vista's security enough?  

Panda Software has released the Vista-compatible beta version of Panda Antivirus+Firewall 2007. This solution includes anti-virus, anti-spyware and firewall protection, and is aimed at both home users and SMEs.
[Issue:Two hundred and twenty-eight (26/3/07 - 30/3/07)]  

Thin-client computing powers libraries in Ekurhuleni 

Bromide Technologies, in partnership with NCSolutions, has provided the Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Municipality with kiosk computing solutions for the municipality's libraries.
[Issue:Two hundred and twenty-eight (26/3/07 - 30/3/07)]  

LG unveils 2007 US LCD monitor line 

LG Electronics (LG) has introduced its 2007 line of LCD computer monitors for the US market, all of which are said to be certified for Windows Vista.
[Issue:Two hundred and twenty-eight (26/3/07 - 30/3/07)]  

Three companies partner on launch of CN3  

MTN, ProScan Systems and Intermec Technologies have collaborated to launch the Intermec CN3, said to be the world's smallest rugged mobile computer, to the enterprise market in southern Africa.
[Issue:Two hundred and twenty-eight (26/3/07 - 30/3/07)]  

Next generation voice solution for retailers 

Having extensively tested its VoIP platform at multiple mid-sized, multi-branch retailers for six months, Tellumat expects significant adoption in the next few months.
[Issue:Two hundred and twenty-nine (2/4/07 - 6/4/07)]  

APC extends InfraStruXure InRow cooling solutions to 70kW  

American Power Conversion (APC) has announced the availability of InfraStruXure InRow RP, its cooling unit for data centres and small computer rooms.
[Issue:Two hundred and twenty-nine (2/4/07 - 6/4/07)]  

HP extends local PC assembly capabilities 

HP is to produce the HP Compaq dc5700 Small Form Factor Business Desktop PC through its local assembly partner, Matomo Technologies. A wholly-owned subsidiary of Simeka BSG, Matomo Technologies produces desktop PCs through HP's Advanced Local Configuration (ALC) programme.
[Issue:Two hundred and twenty-nine (2/4/07 - 6/4/07)]  

Finally, an end to cybersquatting 
Mike du Toit, director at Bowman Gilfillan
You may not be familiar with the term 'cybersquatting', but you are probably familiar with the practice of cybersquatting.
[Issue:Two hundred and twenty-nine (2/4/07 - 6/4/07)]  

IBM announces public beta for Lotus Notes and Domino 8 

IBM has announced that customers, partners and users can now download and try IBM Lotus Notes and Domino 8, a next generation e-mail and collaboration platform that aims to help users to streamline daily business tasks that run across a variety of computing platforms and technology software systems.
[Issue:Two hundred and thirty (9/4/07 - 13/4/07)]  

Extend your UPS battery life  

American Power Conversion (APC), a provider of global, end-to-end solutions for real-time infrastructure, has put together a checklist for users to get the most out of their uninterruptible power supply (UPS) batteries.
[Issue:Two hundred and thirty (9/4/07 - 13/4/07)]  

Worm spreads in the guise of a security update  

MicroWorld Technologies warns that a worm named 'Win32.Warezov.ms' is spreading via spammed e-mails, disguised as system-generated security warnings from the e-mail service provider.
[Issue:Two hundred and thirty (9/4/07 - 13/4/07)]  

"Are you totally protected?" 

Panda Software has launched the beta version of TotalScan, an online malware scanner designed to detect all types of threats on users' PCs. The prime feature of TotalScan is its detection capacity: it currently detects more than 700 000 viruses, spyware, Trojans and other types of threats, Panda says.
[Issue:Two hundred and thirty (9/4/07 - 13/4/07)]  

Windows Vista Starter Edition - 'a good option for home users' 

While the release of Windows XP Starter Edition (SE) into the local market last year was met with a healthy dose of scepticism on the part of users and the technical press, the release of Windows Vista SE in the past two months seems to have changed those sentiments completely.
[Issue:Two hundred and thirty (9/4/07 - 13/4/07)]  

'Spring-clean' PCs with Symantec toolset 

Symantec has announced Norton Save & Restore 2.0 and Norton Ghost 12.0 for Windows Vista and Windows XP users.
[Issue:Two hundred and thirty one (16/4/07 - 20/4/07)]  

Oracle delivers JD Edwards World A9.1 

Oracle has announced the general availability of JD Edwards World A9.1, which is said to deliver more than 1250 enhancements intended to enable operational excellence, to improve customers' upgrade processes, and to help to reduce the cost and complexity of integrations.
[Issue:Two hundred and thirty one (16/4/07 - 20/4/07)]  

Roan Systems offers Brady range of printers  
ICT World exclusive
Roan Systems, a supplier of print solutions, has recently included the Brady range of industrial signage and labelling printers in its offering, aiming to provide companies with solutions that will increase safety, security, productivity and performance. Roan Systems will also sell the consumables for these printers.
[Issue:Two hundred and thirty one (16/4/07 - 20/4/07)]  

'Stop spyware from monitoring your online activities' 

Phoenix Software is the exclusive distributor in RSA for Webroot Spy Sweeper. The software is claimed to effectively remove spyware and adware, protect from future spyware attacks, and also to improve system performance. With the latest version thorough sweeps are 30% faster than before, the company says.
[Issue:Two hundred and thirty one (16/4/07 - 20/4/07)]  

Oracle enhances On Demand product portfolio 

Oracle has unveiled several services within its Oracle On Demand portfolio of Software-as-a-Service (Saas) and Managed Applications offerings.
[Issue:Two hundred and thirty one (16/4/07 - 20/4/07)]  

'Co-operation, paradigm shift thinking will overcome the "phishing" menace'  

SA banks and their customers are firmly in the sights of online fraudsters conducting a number of "phishing" scams and are seemingly powerless to prevent it.
[Issue:Two hundred and thirty two (23/4/07 - 27/4/07)]  

Medi-Clinic maximises back-up strategy  
ICT World exclusive
Medi-Clinic has implemented a R700 000 Overland back-up solution from reseller Breakpoint Solutions and distributor Drive Control Corporation (DCC) to improve its back-up windows and time to restore.
[Issue:Two hundred and thirty two (23/4/07 - 27/4/07)]  

'Move to 19-, 20- and 22-inch widescreen LCD desktops imminent' 

Widescreen LCD monitors are making an impact on the business market, as prices drop to rival standard 4:3 format panels. Growth in the capacity of LCD widescreen producers and technological advancements have both played a role in driving this trend.
[Issue:Two hundred and thirty two (23/4/07 - 27/4/07)]  

Next generation IBM Websphere portal 'helps businesses achieve goals'  

IBM has announced a single, simplified IBM WebSphere Portal offering with enhanced Web 2.0 tooling and a set of tailored business-ready packages - or 'accelerators' - that are designed to support a quicker return on investments and shortened implementation cycles for specific business problems.
[Issue:Two hundred and thirty two (23/4/07 - 27/4/07)]  

Dell delivers data security  

Dell says that it is helping customers to protect their business-critical data by delivering tape drives and media based on LTO-4 technology. The PowerVault LTO-4-120 drives are designed to enable companies across EMEA to achieve device-level encryption.
[Issue:Two hundred and thirty two (23/4/07 - 27/4/07)]  

Siemens 'meets customer demand with Open Communications strategy' 

By launching its Open Communications strategy, Siemens Enterprise Communications says that it has demonstrated its in-depth understanding of customers' requirements for total cost of ownership as well as new service options.
[Issue:Two hundred and thirty three (30/4/07 - 4/5/07)]  

HP launches consumer desktop PC range 

HP has extended its personal computing portfolio with the introduction of the Pavilion a6000 Desktop PC series - its first consumer desktop PC for the local market.
[Issue:Two hundred and thirty three (30/4/07 - 4/5/07)]  

IBM 'brings nature to computer chip manufacturing' 

IBM has announced the application of a self-assembling nanotechnology to conventional chip manufacturing, aiming to borrow a process from nature to build the next generation computer chips.
[Issue:Two hundred and thirty three (30/4/07 - 4/5/07)]  

Sensitive information protected by biometric technology 

Konica Minolta SA (KMSA) will be launching the bizhub C550 with InfoLine design. This digital and colour MFP is designed to use biometric finger vein authentication technology.
[Issue:Two hundred and thirty four (7/5/07 - 11/5/07)]  

New worm targets removable memory sticks - Sophos 

Sophos is warning companies of a family of worms that spreads by copying itself onto removable drives such as USB memory sticks, and then automatically running when the device is next connected to a computer.
[Issue:Two hundred and thirty four (7/5/07 - 11/5/07)]  

TIBCO 'delivers on predictive business roadmap'  
ICT World exclusive
TIBCO Software has announced the launch of TIBCO BusinessEvents version 2.0, a new release of its complex event processing (CEP) software. TIBCO BusinessEvents version 2.0 features expanded rules functionality along with enhancements designed to allow customers to more quickly and easily deploy event processing applications.
[Issue:Two hundred and thirty four (7/5/07 - 11/5/07)]  

Charge of the Trojans 

Panda Software has revealed that Trojans were responsible for more infections than any other malware during the first quarter of 2007 with a total of 31% of all threats detected by ActiveScan, the free online solution from Panda Software.
[Issue:Two hundred and thirty four (7/5/07 - 11/5/07)]  

Spyware and viruses - two separate problems requiring separate defences  

To the untrained eye, Spyware and computer viruses may appear to be one and the same, but in actual fact there are vast differences between the two, and companies need to understand what the differences are if they are to get to grips with the potentially crippling impact of Spyware.
[Issue:Two hundred and thirty four (7/5/07 - 11/5/07)]  

Oracle delivers next version of CRM applications 

Oracle has announced the availability of the latest CRM applications for Oracle E-Business Suite Release 12.
[Issue:Two hundred and thirty four (7/5/07 - 11/5/07)]  

Symantec 'advances data centre automation strategy' 

Symantec has announced enhancements to Veritas Server Foundation, a product family which aims to improve application availability, to automate common server management tasks, to control configuration changes, and to optimise server utilisation.
[Issue:Two hundred and thirty four (7/5/07 - 11/5/07)]  

3CX launches IP PBX for Windows  

3CX has released a commercial edition of 3CX Phone System, a Windows-based IP PBX that aims to replace a proprietary PABX. Based on the open SIP standard, it is designed to interoperate with a range of soft phones and hardware phones.
[Issue:Two hundred and thirty four (7/5/07 - 11/5/07)]  

Are you a zombie? 

PandaLabs has uncovered an application - called Zunker - created by cyber-crooks to control zombie computers in botnets. The investigation reveals that it was being used to manage a network of tens of thousands of computers across 54 countries.
[Issue:Two hundred and thirty five (14/5/07 - 18/5/07)]  

Oracle Application Server 10g 'outperforms IBM WebSphere and BEA WebLogic' 

Oracle has announced that Oracle Application Server 10g, a key component of Oracle Fusion Middleware, together with Oracle Database 10g, set a record-breaking result in the SPECjAppServer2004 industry standard benchmark.
[Issue:Two hundred and thirty five (14/5/07 - 18/5/07)]  

FSC introduces second generation of Auto-Immune Systems  

Fujitsu Siemens Computers (FSC) has extended its service offering for high-availability IT operations with the introduction of the second generation of Auto Immune Systems.
[Issue:Two hundred and thirty five (14/5/07 - 18/5/07)]  

Symantec aims to simplify compliance management  

Symantec has announced an updated Symantec Control Compliance Suite, designed to reduce the cost and complexity of IT policy management and compliance by automating the assessment of policies against industry regulations, standards and best practices.
[Issue:Two hundred and thirty five (14/5/07 - 18/5/07)]  

New variant of Sohanat worm detected 

A new variant of the Sohanat worm is making the rounds, and this time it is masquerading as a BitDefender executable. The Sohanat worm spreads itself via Yahoo instant messenger, by sending itself to the people in an already-infected user's address book. Those who inadvertently click the link launch the executable, thus infecting their computers.
[Issue:Two hundred and thirty six (21/5/07 - 25/5/07)]  

T3 SecurityKey helps to solve identity theft crisis 

Local data security solutions provider, J2 Software, has announced that it is experiencing increased demand for the T3 SecurityKey as a result of the drastic increase in data and identity theft countrywide. The T3 SecurityKey is designed to prevent unauthorised access to the private data on one's computer or laptop.
[Issue:Two hundred and thirty six (21/5/07 - 25/5/07)]  

Mpack packs a punch 

Panda Software has uncovered Mpack, a programme used to download malware onto remote computers by exploiting numerous vulnerabilities. Panda's online scanner, NanoScan, detected an exploit from Mpack which has been used to infect 160 000 computers so far.
[Issue:Two hundred and thirty six (21/5/07 - 25/5/07)]  

Hackers prey on pirate software users, warns Sophos 

IT security and control firm Sophos is warning businesses of the security and productivity risks of allowing counterfeit software programs to run on their company networks, following research from the Business Software Alliance (BSA) that revealed that more than a third of PCs worldwide are running pirated software.
[Issue:Two hundred and thirty six (21/5/07 - 25/5/07)]  

D-Link unveils all-in-one wireless and wired smart switch 

D-Link, an end-to-end solutions provider for consumers and business, has introduced a wireless smart switch intended to grow businesses looking for a cost-effective solution for network infrastructure with the added benefit of centralised access point (AP) management.
[Issue:Two hundred and thirty six (21/5/07 - 25/5/07)]  

Bush worm dances its way into computers 

"Check out this animation of Bush" - says a message popping up in your MSN Messenger. If you click on the link that follows to see the president of America letting his hair down, you will be unwittingly inviting a worm to do some fast-paced moves inside your computer, says MicroWorld Technologies.
[Issue:Two hundred and thirty six (21/5/07 - 25/5/07)]  

VIA brings Pico-ITX mainboard to market  

VIA Technologies, a developer of silicon chip technologies and PC platform solutions, has announced the VIA EPIA PX mainboard, which is claimed to be based on VIA's recently unveiled Pico-ITX form factor measuring 10cm x 7,2cm.
[Issue:Two hundred and thirty seven (28/5/07 - 1/6/07)]  

Infor 'helps process manufacturers expand global market share' 

Infor recently announced functionality for Infor ERP LX that aims to enable process manufacturers to compete more effectively in the global marketplace.
[Issue:Two hundred and thirty seven (28/5/07 - 1/6/07)]  

Tsunami or ripple? 

Panda Software is conducting a macro study to evaluate and quantify the true Internet threat situation. The study's results, which will be published shortly, will offer information such as the actual number of infected computers, or the types of threats that are most frequently installed on PCs without the users' knowledge.
[Issue:Two hundred and thirty seven (28/5/07 - 1/6/07)]  

Quirk eMarketing launches Web site traffic monitoring tool  

SearchStatus, a tool designed to allow users to gauge how any Web site in the world is performing, is said to have been made more powerful in its latest release, version 1.20.
[Issue:Two hundred and thirty seven (28/5/07 - 1/6/07)]  

PandaLabs detects spam wave containing the Pirabbean.A Trojan 

PandaLabs has detected a wave of spam containing the Pirabbean.A Trojan. This junk mail tries to attract users' attention with references to the latest episode of the Pirates of the Caribbean saga.
[Issue:Two hundred and thirty seven (28/5/07 - 1/6/07)]  

'Configure your own rack online with APC-MGE' 

According to Carl Kleynhans, regional director: Africa at APC-MGE, IT managers can now design and configure their own rack solutions quickly and easily, by simply visiting the APC-MGE Web site (www.apc-mge.com) and dragging and dropping components to and from racks to create the perfect rack design.
[Issue:Two hundred and thirty eight (4/6/07 - 8/6/07)]  

Annex releases FSC AMILO notebook 

Annex Distribution, official distributor of Fujitsu Siemens Computers (FSC) products, has announced the availability of the FSC AMILO Pro V3205 Edition Professional Notebook.
[Issue:Two hundred and thirty eight (4/6/07 - 8/6/07)]  

'Cost-effective plug and play security solution' 

Local data security solutions provider J2 Software has introduced what it says is a cost-effective plug and play security solution with global theft insurance.
[Issue:Two hundred and thirty eight (4/6/07 - 8/6/07)]  

DCC rolls out Overland's Ultamus Raid 1200  

Distributor Drive Control Corporation (DCC) will be delivering Overland Storage's latest offering - the Ultamus Raid 1200 storage array - to the local market.
[Issue:Two hundred and thirty eight (4/6/07 - 8/6/07)]  

Trojans - 'phishier' than ever 

Panda Software is able to reveal that a new wave of Trojans is using phishing-type techniques to steal users' bank details. BanKey.A and BankFake.A are the latest such examples.
[Issue:Two hundred and thirty eight (4/6/07 - 8/6/07)]  

SanDisk launches 64GB solid state drives 

SanDisk has expanded its line of solid state drive (SSD) products with the introduction of a 64GB SSD aimed at both enterprise users and early adopter consumers such as gamers.
[Issue:Two hundred and thirty eight (4/6/07 - 8/6/07)]  

'Internal corporate threats sniffed out' 

Unscrupulous staff members in all SA companies and organisations have been dealt a major blow, claims enterprise risk management company, Magix Integration, which has just announced the availability of specialised insider threat detection software, Intellinx Version 3.
[Issue:Two hundred and thirty nine (11/6/07 - 15/6/07)]  

AMD demonstrates 'Barcelona' 

AMD has announced that three vendors attending Computex Taipei have unveiling server platforms demonstrating a native x86 quad-core solution, Quad-Core AMD Opteron processors (codenamed Barcelona).
[Issue:Two hundred and thirty nine (11/6/07 - 15/6/07)]  

AMD announces the finalisation of DTX 

AMD has announced the finalisation of the DTX specification, an open standard initiated by AMD to enable the development of small form factor PCs.
[Issue:Two hundred and thirty nine (11/6/07 - 15/6/07)]  

MC35 pocket EDA 'offers robust enterprise functionality' 

Aiming to allow road warriors to stay connected to co-workers, clients, and business systems, Pinnacle Micro has announced the availability of the MC35, and Enterprise Digital Assistant (EDA) from Symbol/Motorola.
[Issue:Two hundred and thirty nine (11/6/07 - 15/6/07)]  

Tibco launches enhanced BPM resource centre 
ICT World exclusive
Tibco Software has announced the launch of its enhanced BPM Resource Centre, an online repository of free educational Business Process Management (BPM) information, including analyst reports, podcasts, flash demos, technical whitepapers and more.
[Issue:Two hundred and thirty nine (11/6/07 - 15/6/07)]  

WiMAX - the business benefits  

Worldwide interoperability for microwave access (WiMAX) is a standards-based technology that aims to enable the deployment of wireless broadband access as an alternative to cable and DSL.
[Issue:Two hundred and forty (18/6/07 - 22/6/07)]  

Network threat protection reduces the cost of downtime - McAfee 

McAfee has announced data outlining how implementing network-based Intrusion Prevention Solutions (IPSs) can drastically reduce the costs associated with security downtime.
[Issue:Two hundred and forty (18/6/07 - 22/6/07)]  

Overland Storage announces LTO4 tape drive technology 
ICT World exclusive
Overland Storage, a provider of tape- and disk-based back-up and recovery solutions, has announced that its NEO Series and ARCvault families of tape automation will use HP fourth-generation linear open-tape drives, known as LTO4.
[Issue:Two hundred and forty (18/6/07 - 22/6/07)]  

Sony launches HD video conferencing system  

Business communications is migrating to High Definition (HD), aiming to create a clearer, sharper, more detailed picture with more accurate colour reproduction.
[Issue:Two hundred and forty (18/6/07 - 22/6/07)]  

IBM unveils Blade 'eco' system  

IBM has previewed the latest in next generation client computing with the BladeCentre 'Workstation Blade', developed in collaboration with Blade.org partner, Devon IT.
[Issue:Two hundred and forty one (25/6/07 - 29/6/07)]  

Slip into something more comfortable! 

Microsoft has launched the Natural Ergonomic Desktop 7000.
[Issue:Two hundred and forty one (25/6/07 - 29/6/07)]  

Securing your network - endpoints first 

The devices that connect to a corporate network present one of the greatest security vulnerabilities.
[Issue:Two hundred and forty one (25/6/07 - 29/6/07)]  

Mini version of Panda's NanoScan launched 

Panda Software has launched the mini, customisable version of NanoScan, the instant virus scanner from Panda Software, designed to detect active malware on a PC in less than one minute. NanoScan is available at: http://www.infectedornot.com
[Issue:Two hundred and forty one (25/6/07 - 29/6/07)]  

Windows replaces Linux in mining industry 

A new trend in the global mining industry is said to have emerged, which sees companies moving their on-site systems onto the Windows platform and away from Linux.
[Issue:Two hundred and forty one (25/6/07 - 29/6/07)]  

Workgroup announces PlateSpin PowerConvert 6.6  

In a move aiming to provide workload protection capabilities for PlateSpin customers, Workgroup has announced the local availability of PowerConvert 6.6.
[Issue:Two hundred and forty two (2/7/07 - 6/7/07)]  

Xyratex true tiered storage solution now available  
ICT World exclusive
Drive Control Corporation (DCC) has released Xyratex' F5402E 4Gb FC-SAS/SATA Raid system to the SA marketplace.
[Issue:Two hundred and forty two (2/7/07 - 6/7/07)]  

Compuware Changepoint 'delivers business-centric IT management' 

Compuware has announced the release of Changepoint 12, the latest version of its IT Portfolio Management solution. This version aims to deliver significant enhancements that help IT organisations to ensure continued business alignment, to deliver maximum business impact and to foster effective engagement with business stakeholders.
[Issue:Two hundred and forty two (2/7/07 - 6/7/07)]  

D-Link DFL-2500 NetDefend Firewall certified by ICSA Labs 

D-Link International, an end-to-end networking solutions provider for consumers and businesses, has announced the certification of the D-Link NetDefend Firewall DFL-2500 version 2.11.07 by ICSA Labs under The Modular Firewall Certification Criteria version 4.1.
[Issue:Two hundred and forty two (2/7/07 - 6/7/07)]  

IBM 'triples performance of supercomputer' 

IBM has announced Blue Gene/P, the second generation of what is claimed to be the world's most powerful supercomputer.
[Issue:Two hundred and forty two (2/7/07 - 6/7/07)]  

HP 'cuts power and cooling costs in half'  

HP has introduced 'green' storage technology that is said to cut storage array power and cooling costs in data centres by 50%.
[Issue:Two hundred and forty three (9/7/07 - 13/7/07)]  

Western Digital Passport from Pinnacle offers 250GB of storage  

Broad-based ICT distributor, Pinnacle Micro, has announced the local availability of an external hard drive - the 250GB capacity WD Passport Portable drive.
[Issue:Two hundred and forty three (9/7/07 - 13/7/07)]  

IBM's mainframe simplification 'reduces data centre staffing' 

A report by IT industry analyst, Clabby Analytics, says that: "All of the new improvements that IBM is making in mainframe management may actually reduce the number of people needed to manage mainframes in the future, as well as reduce the skills needed to manage mainframe environments."
[Issue:Two hundred and forty three (9/7/07 - 13/7/07)]  

Symantec solution 'delivers data protection'  

Symantec has announced the latest release of Veritas NetBackup, the enterprise data protection solution.
[Issue:Two hundred and forty three (9/7/07 - 13/7/07)]  

Barracuda Networks adds Layer 7 capabilities to load balancer 

Barracuda Networks, a provider of network security appliances, has announced that its Barracuda Load Balancer now offers Layer 7 capabilities, aiming to expand its existing IP load balancing capabilities to the application layer.
[Issue:Two hundred and forty four (16/7/07 - 20/7/07)]  

D-Link receives Wi-Fi Alliance certification for Xtreme N Family 

D-Link, the end-to-end networking solutions provider for consumer and business, has received draft 802.11n certifications granted by the Wi-Fi Alliance, which officially recognise the D-Link Xtreme N Router and Notebook Adapter as Wi-Fi Certified 802.11n draft 2.0.
[Issue:Two hundred and forty four (16/7/07 - 20/7/07)]  

MicroStrategy product 'automates validation testing'  

MicroStrategy, a global provider of business intelligence (BI) software, has announced its plans to launch MicroStrategy Integrity Manager, a product that aims to test the accuracy of BI applications by validating data and report integrity.
[Issue:Two hundred and forty four (16/7/07 - 20/7/07)]  

Sophos reveals latest 'dirty dozen' spam-relaying countries 

IT security and control firm, Sophos, has published its latest report on the top twelve spam-relaying countries over the second quarter of 2007.
[Issue:Two hundred and forty four (16/7/07 - 20/7/07)]  

PandaLabs uncovers Pinch, a tool for creating Trojans 

PandaLabs has uncovered Pinch, a tool sold on several online forums and designed to create Trojans. The tool lets cyber-crooks define a series of malicious actions that the Trojans can take.
[Issue:Two hundred and forty four (16/7/07 - 20/7/07)]  

'Plug and forget with the Logitech cordless laser mouse' 

The next big thing in notebook mice is said to be really small. Logitech has introduced the Logitech VX Nano Cordless Laser Mouse for Notebooks.
[Issue:Two hundred and forty five (23/7/07 - 27/7/07)]  

Roan Systems introduces Toshiba's latest MFPs 
ICT World Exclusive
Roan Systems, a supplier of print solutions, is introducing Toshiba's eStudio 2500c, 3500c and 3510c colour multi-functional devices (MFDs) for enterprises, 'marketing office' and 'print for pay' shops.
[Issue:Two hundred and forty five (23/7/07 - 27/7/07)]  

Symantec 'arms consumers against PC hijackers'  

Symantec has announced the release of Norton AntiBot, a targeted security solution designed to combat the growing botnet pandemic. Norton AntiBot is a real-time bot detection and removal solution for consumers, the company says.
[Issue:Two hundred and forty five (23/7/07 - 27/7/07)]  

Sophos security threat report reveals latest trends 

Sophos has published research into the first six months of cybercrime in 2007. The Sophos Security Threat Report examines existing and emerging security trends and has identified a sharp rise in the number of Web threats, as well as the countries and server types hosting the most infected sites.
[Issue:Two hundred and forty five (23/7/07 - 27/7/07)]  

AMD to ship native x86 Quad-Core processors  

AMD has announced that Quad-Core AMD Opteron processors, code-named 'Barcelona', are planned for shipment in both standard and low power versions at launch later this year.
[Issue:Two hundred and forty three (9/7/07 - 13/7/07)]  

DCC and Overland Storage unveil the REO 4500 D2D VTL 

Overland Storage has announced the REO 4500, the latest addition to its next-generation REO Series of versatile, disk-based backup, recovery and virtual tape library (VTL) appliances. The appliance is now available from distributor Drive Control Corporation (DCC).
[Issue:Two hundred and forty five (23/7/07 - 27/7/07)]  

AcerPower FH 'delivers multitasking muscle for business users' 

Acer SA has announced the local availability of the AcerPower FH, said to be an affordable desktop that offers a combination of energy efficiency, reliability and performance for professional users.
[Issue:Two hundred and forty six (30/7/07 - 3/8/07)]  

Verizon tool 'helps organisations to improve collaboration' 

Verizon Business says that organisations will be able to measure how well their members work together and gauge how to improve collaboration, using its Collaboration Calculator.
[Issue:Two hundred and forty six (30/7/07 - 3/8/07)]  

'Notebook performance improvements not matched by battery progress' 

Recent European PC market results clearly reflect the global move towards mobile computing. With this growing reliance on mobility comes an increasing demand for speedier notebooks with a longer battery life.
[Issue:Two hundred and forty six (30/7/07 - 3/8/07)]  

McAfee solutions 'protect against 11 new Windows vulnerabilities' 

McAfee has announced that it provides coverage for the 11 security vulnerabilities in Windows disclosed recently by Microsoft.
[Issue:Two hundred and forty six (30/7/07 - 3/8/07)]  

Dangers lurking in the blogosphere (and what to do about them...) 

PandaLabs, the laboratory run by Panda Security, has discovered XRumer, a tool designed to post spam and links pointing to web pages infected by malware on forums, Web sites, blogs, etc. Sold in different online forums for $450, its creators claim that XRumer can post over 1100 comments in less than fifteen minutes.
[Issue:Two hundred and forty six (30/7/07 - 3/8/07)]  

Mass mailers and Trojans 'biggest threats to consumers and SMEs' 

BitDefender, a global provider of anti-virus software and data security solutions, has unveiled its report of the Top 10 malware threats for the first half of 2007.
[Issue:Two hundred and forty seven (6/8/07 - 10/8/07)]  

D-Link introduces Layer 3 IPv6 switches 

D-Link, the end-to-end networking solutions provider for business and consumers, is shipping the latest additions to its xStack switch family - the xStack 3600 series, which is designed to offer support for Internet Protocol version 6 (IPv6) routing, the next level of IP addressing now being adopted by government, education and other organisations.
[Issue:Two hundred and forty seven (6/8/07 - 10/8/07)]  

Mozilla says it can patch flaws in 10 days  
Jeremy Kirk, IDG News Service (London Bureau)
A Mozilla executive has vowed that his company can patch any critical vulnerability in its software within 10 days, a sign that Mozilla may intend to step up its efforts to improve security.
[Issue:Two hundred and forty seven (6/8/07 - 10/8/07)]  

Epson Stylus CX4300 'prints up to 25ppm' 

Epson has released the Stylus CX4300, an A4 all-in-one printer said to print up to 25ppm. It uses Epson DURABrite Ultra Ink which is designed to produce laser-like text and glossy photos, and to be resistant to water, smudging and fading. The four individual ink cartridges are priced at R129,99 each.
[Issue:Two hundred and forty seven (6/8/07 - 10/8/07)]  

Trojan now uses Hotmail, Gmail as spam hosts 

Following a joint effort by BitDefender and Yahoo security teams, the efforts of the criminals behind Trojan.Spammer.HotLan to generate and use Yahoo accounts to send spam seem to have been stymied.
[Issue:Two hundred and forty eight (13/8/07 - 17/8/07)]  

HDS and Open Text to Provide Combined ECM, Storage Solutions 

Open Text, a provider of Enterprise Content Management (ECM) software, and Hitachi Data Systems have announced that they will extend their partnership to provide combined ECM and storage solutions to large organisations.
[Issue:One Hundred and sixteen 22/11/04 - 26/11/04)]  

Pinnacle Micro announces Skype USB phone adapter 

Pinnacle Micro has announced the availability of D-Link's DPH-50U, a Skype USB phone adapter that is designed to allow users to employ existing phones for use with Skype.
[Issue:One Hundred and ninety four (10/7/06 - 14/7/06)]  

Network worm threatens enterprise security 

If you are used to sharing data over the Internet or your enterprise's intranet, apply caution! A network worm that will bring dangerous Trojans to your computer is on the prowl.
[Issue:One Hundred and ninety four (10/7/06 - 14/7/06)]  

IBM delivers collaboration environment for Linux desktop 

IBM Lotus Notes is now available on Linux, and aims to provide millions of Lotus Notes users worldwide with software that enables an open desktop alternative to proprietary desktop operating systems.
[Issue:One Hundred and ninety four (10/7/06 - 14/7/06)]  

Gigabyte offers free trial of Kaspersky software 

Gigabyte Technology, together with official local distributor, Rectron, is offering a free evaluation period of the Kaspersky Anti-Virus Personal 5.0 bundle with selected Gigabyte motherboards.
[Issue:One Hundred and ninety four (10/7/06 - 14/7/06)]  

Lexmark's laser printer 'delivers high-quality colour for SME customers' 

Lexmark International has introduced the Lexmark C500n colour laser printer, which is aimed at SME customers looking for a versatile, reliable printer.
[Issue:One Hundred and ninety four (10/7/06 - 14/7/06)]  

Unisys 'tackles future of enterprise computing'  

Unisys has announced a server architecture that is designed to enable four operating environments to run simultaneously on the same computer system in a single virtualised partition. The four operating environments are Microsoft Windows, Linux, Unisys OS2200 and MCP.
[Issue:One hundred and ninety seven (31/7/06 - 4/8/06)]  

Acer SA unveils the TravelMate 4220 

Acer SA says that it has expanded its TravelMate notebook range with the release of the TravelMate 4220, which is aimed at business users who want an optimal mixture of performance and affordability.

Kandalf series 'represents cross-pollination' 

Said to represent the cross-pollination of automotive and IT innovation, Thermaltake's Kandalf LCS (Liquid Cooling System) now features a radiator built into the front of the chassis, the company says.
[Issue:One Hundred and ninety four (10/7/06 - 14/7/06)]  

Kaplan releases STT Trainer 4.3 

Kaplan IT Learning has announced the launch of the latest version of its simulation and documentation authoring tool, STT Trainer. Version 4.3 is intended to focus on improving the quality and speed with which organisations can generate end-user training content, to decrease the number of calls made to technical support desks and call centres for end-user support, and to increase the return on investment for enterprise systems, such as SAP, Oracle, JD Edwards and PeopleSoft.
[Issue:One Hundred and ninety four (10/7/06 - 14/7/06)]  

CyberMatrix Pro Schedule Version 6 released 

CyberMatrix has released version 6 of Pro Schedule, a Windows-based application for group appointment scheduling. Using this solution, appointments can be cut and pasted from person to person or day to day, the company says.
[Issue:One Hundred and ninety four (10/7/06 - 14/7/06)]  

Stockholm Transport installs Axis cameras 

As part of Stockholm Transport's focus on public safety, it has decided to install network cameras in all its buses, to increase security of both passengers and staff.
[Issue:One Hundred and ninety four (10/7/06 - 14/7/06)]  

CA mainframe database solutions 'optimise availability and performance'  

CA has announced the release of its CA-IDMS and CA-Datacom mainframe database management systems that aim to enable customers to support high-volume processing requirements - including online transactions, batch job activity, and transactions from diverse distributed-platform applications.
[Issue:One Hundred and ninety four (10/7/06 - 14/7/06)]  

Softworx introduces BI solution 

Softworx, regional SSA Global master distributor and member of the EOH Group, has launched SSA Business Intelligence (SSA BI), a solution that aims to deliver reporting, analysis, monitoring and notification functionality in a single, easy-to-integrate solution.
[Issue:One Hundred and ninety four (10/7/06 - 14/7/06)]  

Laser MFP 'broadens access to advanced technology' 

Lexmark International has introduced the Lexmark X642e monochrome laser multifunction product, which is said to copy at speeds up to 43 pages per minute. It includes legal-size, simplex scanning and fax capabilities as standard, the company says.
[Issue:One Hundred and ninety four (10/7/06 - 14/7/06)]  

McAfee reports security threats doubled in record time  

McAfee Avert Labs, which added the 100 000th threat to its database in September 2004, officially released protection this week for the 200 000th threat in its database. This translates into a 60% decrease in the amount of time it took to double the number of threats in the database since September 2004.
[Issue:One Hundred and ninety four (10/7/06 - 14/7/06)]  

People management solutions for the small business 

"The implementation of a time and attendance and payroll software package can be the most effective means of managing HR and payroll related logistics and administration within a business.
[Issue:One Hundred and ninety four (10/7/06 - 14/7/06)]  

Pinnacle announces IXUS Wireless camera 

Pinnacle Micro has announced the local availability of Canon's Digital IXUS Wireless, a wirelessly enabled camera that aims to offer users photographic freedom throughout the home and office.
[Issue:One Hundred and ninety four (10/7/06 - 14/7/06)]  

A complex solution for network management 

Axence Software, a developer of network management solutions, has announced the worldwide availability of the Axence nVision version. The software has been enriched with several features, designed not only to respond to the network administrators needs, but also to todays management issues.
[Issue:Two hundred and forty eight (13/8/07 - 17/8/07)]  

Transcend introduces fingerprint USB flash drive  

Transcend Information has launched the biometric USB flash drive - JetFlash 220, aiming to satisfy the ever growing demand for secure storage in today's digital world.
[Issue:Two hundred and forty eight (13/8/07 - 17/8/07)]  

LG launches Full HD TVs in Middle East and Africa 

LG Electronics has launched its 2007 line of Full HD LCD and plasma TVs in the Middle East and Africa.
[Issue:Two hundred and forty eight (13/8/07 - 17/8/07)]  

Stronger WLAN security standard approved 
Stephen Lawson, IDG News Service (San Francisco Bureau)
The IEEE 802.11i specification, the latest set of rules to bolster security on wireless LANs, has received final approval, according to a co-author of the standard.

Microsoft trots out MSN Search beta 
Juan Carlos Perez, IDG News Service (Latin-America Bureau)
A beta version of the search engine that Microsoft is developing went live Thursday, offering users an interface and a set of features that make the product begin to resemble established search engines, from competitors Google, Yahoo, Ask Jeeves and America Online (AOL).
[Issue:One Hundred and Eleven (18/10/04 - 22/20/04]  

DiskRecovery quickly restores lost files 

New IT has announced the release of DiskRecovery from O&O Software.
[Issue:One Hundred and sixteen 22/11/04 - 26/11/04)]  

Crystal Ball 7.3 offers Office 2007 compatibility  

Decisioneering, a global risk analysis and optimisation software vendor, has released Crystal Ball 7.3, the latest iteration of the software locally distributed and supported by Harvey Jones Systems.
[Issue:Two hundred and forty seven (6/8/07 - 10/8/07)]  

Network storage from Netgear 

Duxbury Networking has announced the arrival of the Netgear SC101T - Storage Central Turbo device. A network storage platform designed to accommodate two serial ATA hard drives of any size, the SC101T aims to provide fast network-attached storage, suitable for home and SME use.
[Issue:Two hundred and forty seven (6/8/07 - 10/8/07)]  

Oracle Database 10g Release 2 claims world record  

Oracle has claimed a world record TPC-C benchmark result for 4-core machines, using Oracle Database 10g Release 2.
[Issue:Two hundred and forty seven (6/8/07 - 10/8/07)]  

Lieberman Software adds Linux support to Random Password Manager 

Deploying Linux systems with common root account credentials is the standard practice for IT departments at large organisations, but it is a method that can incur significant security consequences if even one account is compromised.
[Issue:Two hundred and forty seven (6/8/07 - 10/8/07)]  

Empowerment portal from 3fifteen  

3fifteen has developed a broad-based black economic empowerment portal that is designed to facilitate and enhance the formulation and execution of empowerment strategy.
[Issue:Two hundred and forty seven (6/8/07 - 10/8/07)]  

AMD unveils ATI FireGL workstation graphics accelerators  

AMD has announced five high-performance ATI FireGL workstation graphics accelerators designed for CAD, DCC and medical imaging professionals.
[Issue:Two hundred and forty seven (6/8/07 - 10/8/07)]  

Proscan automates mobile device management 

ProScan Systems recently launched Wavelink's Avalanche Mobility Center device management software, which is designed to manage the roll-out and deployment of mobile computers and data collection equipment.
[Issue:Two hundred and forty six (30/7/07 - 3/8/07)]  

'The world's tiniest 8GB flash drive' 

Esquire Technologies has announced the local availability of what it says is the world's tiniest 8GB flash drive. The drive was originally debuted by Kingmax at the June Computex Taipei exhibition.
[Issue:Two hundred and forty six (30/7/07 - 3/8/07)]  

BenQ rolls out MP721 Digital Projector  

BenQ has announced the latest in its range of digital projectors, the MP721, which aims to display colours in their purest form.
[Issue:Two hundred and forty six (30/7/07 - 3/8/07)]  

PMSight solution manages projects 

PMSight, a local supplier of project and portfolio management solutions, has announced PM Revolution. This is said to be an end-to-end solution which helps enterprises to quickly implement and expand the Microsoft Office Enterprise Project Management (EPM) solution with a pre-configured instance of the Microsoft Office stack.
[Issue:Two hundred and forty six (30/7/07 - 3/8/07)]  

HP aims to drive data centre energy efficiency  

HP has announced enhancements to its energy-efficiency portfolio for the enterprise, including a thermal zone map for data centres.
[Issue:Two hundred and forty six (30/7/07 - 3/8/07)]  

Logitech mouse 'lets gamers tune for the way they play' 

Logitech has introduced an addition to its line of G-series peripherals for PC gaming. The Logitech G9 Laser Mouse aims to give PC gamers the ability to modify nearly every part of the mouse for the best personal fit, feel and performance.
[Issue:Two hundred and forty six (30/7/07 - 3/8/07)]  

EMC unveils Documentum 6 platform 

EMC has announced its Documentum 6 enterprise content management (ECM) platform, which is designed to enable rapid and flexible development, configuration, and deployment of enterprise content applications.
[Issue:Two hundred and forty six (30/7/07 - 3/8/07)]  

Utimaco launches SafeGuard Enterprise v5.1  

Enterprises are under increasing pressure not only to eliminate the risk associated with storing and sharing data, but also to reduce the costs and effort related to managing and administering critical security functions.
[Issue:Two hundred and forty six (30/7/07 - 3/8/07)]  

SPI releases latest version of PowerDesk suite 

SPI, a local provider of software utility products, has announced version 4 of its locally developed PowerDesk software.
[Issue:Two hundred and forty six (30/7/07 - 3/8/07)]  

Eurocom launches quad-core notebook  

Eurocom, a developer of highly personalised, high-performance notebook PCs and LCD PCs, has introduced the D900C Phantom-X Mobile Workstation powered by Intel's line of Quad Core 95W and FSB1333 E6x50 line of Core 2 Duo desktop processors.
[Issue:Two hundred and forty six (30/7/07 - 3/8/07)]  

Ability offers specialised ERP solution to commodity traders 

Ability Solutions has signed an agreement to resell and support DycoTrade, a global ERP solution for commodity traders.
[Issue:Two hundred and forty six (30/7/07 - 3/8/07)]  

Netshield announces versatile media converter 

Local electronic research and development house, Netshield SA, says that it has made conversion between copper and multi-speed Ethernet networks a whole lot easier with the launch of a versatile, small form-factor, pluggable, converter chassis.
[Issue:Two hundred and forty six (30/7/07 - 3/8/07)]  

Pistol-grip scanners 'suitable for SA conditions' 

Westcon SA has introduced two Symbol scanners, which are designed to work in tough conditions, while proving for easy integration with enterprise architecture and applications. The devices are available immediately.
[Issue:Two hundred and forty six (30/7/07 - 3/8/07)]  

Lenovo 'packs muscle into ThinkPad mobile workstation' 

Lenovo has unveiled what it says is its highest performing notebook PC, the ThinkPad T61p 15,4-inch widescreen mobile workstation notebook.
[Issue:Two hundred and forty six (30/7/07 - 3/8/07)]  

Capacity Manager and Change Manager software solutions available from APC 

APC has announced the availability of its Capacity Manager and Change Manager software applications. With the launch of these data centre management software tools, APC says that it has integrated the three essential elements of data centre design, operations and management in one platform, aiming to optimise both efficiency and effectiveness in the physical layer.
[Issue:Two hundred and forty six (30/7/07 - 3/8/07)]  

Polycom announces HDX 4000 series  

Polycom, a global provider of unified collaborative communications solutions, has announced the Polycom HDX 4000 series, said to be the only executive desktop video conferencing systems to offer a complete UltimateHD experience, including HD voice, HD video and HD content-sharing capabilities.
[Issue:Two hundred and forty five (23/7/07 - 27/7/07)]  

Foster-Melliar releases Hummingbird Connectivity 2008 

Hummingbird Connectivity 2008, completely certified for Windows Vista, is immediately available from Foster-Melliar. The product aims to offer integrated security features and support for the latest X Window technology.
[Issue:Two hundred and forty five (23/7/07 - 27/7/07)]  

Progress boosts SOA management with Sonic ESB 7.5  

Progress Software has announced the immediate availability of Progress Sonic ESB 7.5, the latest version of the enterprise service bus (ESB) that aims to enable the integration and flexible re-use of business applications within a service-oriented architecture (SOA).
[Issue:Two hundred and forty three (9/7/07 - 13/7/07)]  

Keyboard 'delivers comfort in a familiar shape' 

Logitech has unveiled a keyboard design that is said to be a significant evolution of the familiar straight keyboard, yet does not require people to relearn how to type.
[Issue:Two hundred and forty five (23/7/07 - 27/7/07)]  

HP expands Business Notebook PC portfolio  

HP has strengthened its business notebook portfolio with the introduction of eight notebook PCs, aiming to deliver greater choice and connectivity to business users.
[Issue:Two hundred and forty five (23/7/07 - 27/7/07)]  

Bytes tackles service provider market  

Bytes Systems Integration has announced the launch of its Next Generation Multi Service Network Platform offering, BytesNet. Working with strategic partner MTN Network Solutions, BytesNet is designed to provide businesses with an alternative to existing outsourced network and bandwidth service providers.
[Issue:Two hundred and forty five (23/7/07 - 27/7/07)]  

Industrial advanced data capture devices announced 

Two long-range scanners, designed with features to capture critical information from up to 45 feet away, are now locally available through Symbol/Motorola distributor, Pinnacle Micro.
[Issue:Two hundred and forty five (23/7/07 - 27/7/07)]  

AMD 'unveils forward-looking technology'  

AMD says that it has collaborated with integrated circuit (IC) companies to develop the Socket G3 Memory Extender (G3MX) technology, which is planned for the AMD Opteron processor platform infrastructure ecosystem in 2009.
[Issue:Two hundred and forty five (23/7/07 - 27/7/07)]  

'ITIL re-invented: Version 3 takes on IT strategy' 

Service management specialist, Quintica, says that it is fully geared up to introduce training and services based on version 3 of The Information Technology Infrastructure Library, popularly known as ITIL.
[Issue:Two hundred and forty five (23/7/07 - 27/7/07)]  

Symantec's ThreatCon system 'ushers in next generation of security alerting' 

Symantec has announced the launch of its renovated ThreatCon global security alerting system. ThreatCon is said to be an interactive, at-a-glance tool that alerts users to the current state of global Internet security.
[Issue:Two hundred and forty five (23/7/07 - 27/7/07)]  

KMSA introduces high end document management solution  

Bidvest Group company, Konica Minolta SA (KMSA), has launched an enterprise document imaging solution aimed at large corporate and government organisations.
[Issue:Two hundred and forty five (23/7/07 - 27/7/07)]  

Transcend releases 8GB 40-pin IFM (Vertical Type) 

Transcend Information has launched the 8GB 40-pin Vertical High Speed IFM (IDE Flash Module), said to be the highest capacity among this type of product worldwide. This IFM (Vertical Type) measures 61mm x 26,9mm x 7,1mm, and has strong data retention, the company says.
[Issue:Two hundred and forty five (23/7/07 - 27/7/07)]  

D-Link announces wireless service gateway series 

D-Link, the end-to-end networking solutions provider for consumers and businesses, has announced two wireless service gateways designed to manage public and private network infrastructures.
[Issue:Two hundred and forty five (23/7/07 - 27/7/07)]  

IRI ships platform for high volume data manipulation  

SPI, the sole sub-Saharan distributor for Innovative Routines International (IRI), has announced the release of CoSort Version 9 for Windows servers.
[Issue:Two hundred and forty five (23/7/07 - 27/7/07)]  

SMC Networks launches VDSL2 product line for multi-unit environments  

SMC Networks has launched the VDSL2 Solution, which aims to enable multi-dwelling/multi-tenant environments, such as apartment blocks, hotels and offices, to benefit from high-speed network connections on existing phone lines.
[Issue:Two hundred and forty five (23/7/07 - 27/7/07)]  

Netgear provides switches for the SME market 

Netgear's ProSafe 24 Port 10/100 Smart Switch is available locally from Duxbury Networking. Said to offer high performance, versatility and reliability to growing businesses, the ProSafe range aims to make sophisticated networking possible without the usually high associated costs or complexity.
[Issue:Two hundred and forty four (16/7/07 - 20/7/07)]  

SMC connects with SMEs  

SMC Networks, a global provider of LAN hardware and broadband connectivity devices, has extended its IP telephony line with a desktop SIP phone. The solution, available to the local market through SMC Networks SA, is aimed at the SME segment of the market.
[Issue:Two hundred and forty four (16/7/07 - 20/7/07)]  

Caviar hard drive implements PMR technology  

Western Digital (WD) has announced its high-capacity 750GB Serial ATA (Sata) WD Caviar SE16 desktop-class hard drives, and distributor Drive Control Corporation (DCC) is expecting to deliver the drive to the local market next month.
[Issue:Two hundred and forty four (16/7/07 - 20/7/07)]  

Sybase SA releases PowerDesigner 12.5  

Sybase SA, the sole African representative of Sybase, a global provider of enterprise infrastructure and mobile software, has announced the availability of Sybase PowerDesigner 12.5, an all-in-one modelling and design solution aimed at enterprises which need to build or re-engineer business applications quickly, cost-effectively and consistently.
[Issue:Two hundred and forty four (16/7/07 - 20/7/07)]  

Acer SA introduces projector in its 'Value' range 

Acer SA has added the Acer XD1250P, said to be an affordable and portable projector, to its 'Value' range of digital projectors aimed at SMEs and SoHos.
[Issue:Two hundred and forty four (16/7/07 - 20/7/07)]  

Dell launches 'ultra-light, ultra-mobile notebook'  

Dell has announced the Latitude D430 notebook, which is targeted at the highly mobile professional who values small size, light weight, robust connectivity and a long battery life.
[Issue:Two hundred and forty four (16/7/07 - 20/7/07)]  

AVR function assists MAX series 

The Ellipse MAX Series from MGE Office Protection Systems is claimed to offer ultra-thin power protection for workstations and servers.
[Issue:Two hundred and forty four (16/7/07 - 20/7/07)]  

Adroit launches automation solution 

Adroit Technologies, software development house for the manufacturing and information reporting sectors is launching Adroit P cubed - said to be a one-stop, off-the-shelf, hardware and software automation solution.
[Issue:Two hundred and forty four (16/7/07 - 20/7/07)]  

Poynting products 'provide outdoor 2,45GHz wireless networking' 

Poynting has announced two products designed to take advantage of the 802.11g standard while maintaining backwards-compatibility with the large installed base of 802.11b (WiFi) devices.
[Issue:Two hundred and forty four (16/7/07 - 20/7/07)]  

Oracle delivers expanded field service capabilities 

Oracle has announced the integration of Google Maps for Enterprise mapping service with Oracle Field Service, aiming to give companies tools to help to improve customer service, maximise resource utilisation and increase operational efficiencies.
[Issue:Two hundred and forty four (16/7/07 - 20/7/07)]  

New capabilities and high-capacity disk drive support CLARiiON 

EMC has introduced several features for its CLARiiON family of networked storage systems.
[Issue:Two hundred and forty four (16/7/07 - 20/7/07)]  

Infor delivers business-specific enterprise asset management 

Infor recently unveiled Infor EAM Enterprise Edition, the company's latest version of its flagship Enterprise Asset Management (EAM) solution.
[Issue:Two hundred and forty three (9/7/07 - 13/7/07)]  

FSC launches 'energy-efficient' server 

Fujitsu Siemens Computers (FSC) has announced the Tower Server Primergy TX120 model - which is designed for offices that do not have a separate server room.
[Issue:Two hundred and forty three (9/7/07 - 13/7/07)]  

Juniper Networks accelerates revenue opportunities  

Juniper Networks has announced the newest member of the E-series family, the E120 Broadband Services Router (BSR).
[Issue:Two hundred and forty three (9/7/07 - 13/7/07)]  

Symantec raises the bar for enterprise security  

Symantec has announced a step in its Security 2.0 vision with the introduction of Symantec Endpoint Protection 11.0 and Symantec Network Access Control 11.0 (codenamed Project Hamlet).
[Issue:Two hundred and forty three (9/7/07 - 13/7/07)]  

Xerox 'takes search to the next level'  

Xerox says that it has developed and released a solution that is set to take search engine indexing capabilities to the next level. It is a semantic networking tool that is designed to integrate into Xerox's FactSpotter legal document search system.
[Issue:Two hundred and forty three (9/7/07 - 13/7/07)]  

CommVault focuses on information 

Aiming to expand the breadth and depth of the company's QiNetix data management suite, CommVault has announced its next generation software release, now called the CommVault Simpana 7.0 software suite.
[Issue:Two hundred and forty three (9/7/07 - 13/7/07)]  

Legrand product 'simplifies alterations' 

An important part of Legrand's business is the company's range of structured networking products - the VDI range - which aims to offer a tool-less wiring system for structured wiring data and telephone systems.
[Issue:Two hundred and forty three (9/7/07 - 13/7/07)]  

HTC launches BlackBerry Connect on Windows Mobile 

HTC, a manufacturer of Windows Mobile-based smart devices, has announced that BlackBerry Connect has been made available to South Africans on selected HTC devices.
[Issue:Two hundred and forty three (9/7/07 - 13/7/07)]  

Maxtronic JanusRAID passes FalconStor certification 

The Maxtronic storage SA-6651S System has recently passed FalconStor's IPStor Storage Certification Test. This certification positions the system as an excellent choice for enterprise high class performance and data redundancy applications, the company says.
[Issue:Two hundred and forty three (9/7/07 - 13/7/07)]  

Pinnacle launches D-Link RangeBooster 

The D-Link RangeBooster N USB Adapter (DWA-142) is a draft 802.11n-compliant wireless client designed for desktop or notebook PCs that aims to deliver up to 12x faster speeds and 4x farther range than 802.11g and 802.11b networks.
[Issue:Two hundred and forty three (9/7/07 - 13/7/07)]  

Sony unveils high resolution colour camera module  

The FCB-EX1010 colour camera module from Sony Europe's Image Sensing Solutions Division aims to address demanding security, biometrics and broadcast applications by combining 36x optical zoom with high resolution of 530 TV lines.
[Issue:Two hundred and forty three (9/7/07 - 13/7/07)]  

AMD offers HDTV and DVR home theatre experience  

AMD has introduced two solutions that are claimed to offer high-definition television (HDTV) viewing and digital video recording (DVR) capabilities on desktop and notebook PCs.
[Issue:Two hundred and forty three (9/7/07 - 13/7/07)]  

Marshal broadens range with security appliance 

Secure e-mail and Internet gateway security provider, Marshal, has broadened its security offerings with the announcement of a new-generation security appliance based on its MailMarshal SMTP software.
[Issue:Two hundred and forty two (2/7/07 - 6/7/07)]  

SSF PC challenges misconception 

MiniPCs, or Small Form Factor (SSF) PCs are frequently regarded as an inferior solution to other computing solutions on the market; after all, why bother with an SSF PC when there are laptops on the market that are being sold at extremely competitive prices, and which can perform just as well, if not better than SFF PCs?, asks Matthew Hall, GM at Corex.
[Issue:Two hundred and forty two (2/7/07 - 6/7/07)]  

SMS notification technology to lock notebooks  

RCG Systems SA, the biometrics and RFID security solutions provider, has launched its latest data security product, FxSecure Key, aimed at the consumer market.
[Issue:Two hundred and forty two (2/7/07 - 6/7/07)]  

Tibco unveils BPM management software  

Tibco Software has announced the latest release of its business process management (BPM) solution, Tibco iProcess Suite 10.6, which is designed to deliver a more integrated user experience throughout the stages of process modelling, design, deployment and execution, as well as a tighter link between the company's BPM and service-oriented architecture (SOA) layers.
[Issue:Two hundred and forty three (9/7/07 - 13/7/07)]  

FrontRange release 'integrates software'  

FrontRange Solutions has announced the availability of version 5.1 of FrontRange Voice, said to be a complete communication solution for dynamic companies of all sizes.
[Issue:Two hundred and forty three (9/7/07 - 13/7/07)]  

SanDisk to offer 6 and 8GB microSDHC CARDS 

SanDisk has begun sampling 6 and 8GB microSD High Capacity (microSDHC) flash memory cards to major phone manufacturers and mobile network operators (MNOs) for testing and evaluation.
[Issue:Two hundred and forty two (2/7/07 - 6/7/07)]  

Oracle solution 'broadens access and simplifies buying process' 

Oracle has unveiled the 'ORACLE 1-CLICK ORDERING' process, which aims to assist partners and customers to more easily resell and purchase Oracle SME software.
[Issue:Two hundred and forty two (2/7/07 - 6/7/07)]  

Logitech expands notebook essentials line 

Logitech has announced that shopping for the essential peripherals that complement a notebook PC has just got easier.
[Issue:Two hundred and forty two (2/7/07 - 6/7/07)]  

Logitech's family of notebook stands 'improves comfort' 

Logitech has expanded its line of notebook stands that aim to let people enjoy the convenience of a notebook PC without sacrificing comfort.
[Issue:Two hundred and forty two (2/7/07 - 6/7/07)]  

Mitel introduces next-generation trading solutions  

Mitel, a supplier of unified IP communications solutions and applications that empower business success, has introduced its next-generation trading solutions.
[Issue:Two hundred and forty two (2/7/07 - 6/7/07)]  

Garmin rolls out enhanced GPS 

Garmin has launched its latest GPS, the nuvi 200W. This unit is a widescreen GPS navigator that is just 20mm thick, light weight (173g) and sports a 109mm screen.
[Issue:Two hundred and forty two (2/7/07 - 6/7/07)]  

BitDefender Lab's top 10 malware chart 

Bitdefender, a global provider of anti-virus software and data security solutions, has announced its Top 10 malware threats for June.
[Issue:Two hundred and forty two (2/7/07 - 6/7/07)]  

Oracle announces Business Intelligence SE One 

Oracle has announced the general availability of Oracle Business Intelligence Standard Edition One (Oracle Business Intelligence SE One), claimed to be an integrated business intelligence (BI) and data warehousing system that is packaged, pre-configured, and priced to meet the needs of SMEs and workgroups.
[Issue:Two hundred and forty two (2/7/07 - 6/7/07)]  

Cisco Networking Academy upgrades curricula  

The Cisco Networking Academy has announced an evolution of its core curriculum, aiming to keep pace with the changing requirements of markets and technologies.
[Issue:Two hundred and forty two (2/7/07 - 6/7/07)]  

VIA introduces Dual-LAN, Dual-LVDS Mini-ITX mainboard 

VIA Technologies, a developer of silicon chip technologies and PC platform solutions, has announced the VIA EPIA LT-Series Mini-ITX mainboard based on the VIA CX700 system media processor.
[Issue:Two hundred and forty two (2/7/07 - 6/7/07)]  

EMC information infrastructure for Oracle 

EMC and Oracle have announced enhanced commitment to customers deploying EMC Information Infrastructure in Oracle environments.
[Issue:Two hundred and forty two (2/7/07 - 6/7/07)]  

D-Link announces safeguard engine to improve network reliability 

D-Link has introduced its Safeguard Engine technology for new and existing next-generation xStack and Web Smart business class switches.
[Issue:Two hundred and forty two (2/7/07 - 6/7/07)]  

'Delivering results at the point of impact' 

CA has announced the release of CA Spectrum Network Fault Manager r8.1, the latest version of the company's network fault management solution.
[Issue:Two hundred and forty two (2/7/07 - 6/7/07)]  

i-flex's Flexcube certified with Oracle Access Manager 

Oracle and i-flex solutions have announced that the latest release of i-flex's Flexcube is now certified with Oracle Access Manager, a key component of Oracle Identity Management and Oracle Fusion Middleware.
[Issue:Two hundred and forty one (25/6/07 - 29/6/07)]  

Sophos 'raises IT defences and efficiencies'  

Sophos has announced the availability of Sophos Endpoint Security and Control 7.0, which aims to provide malware protection to help to improve end-user productivity and to reduce recurring IT management costs.
[Issue:Two hundred and forty one (25/6/07 - 29/6/07)]  

Cost-effective data protection tool now available 

Local data security solutions provider, J2 Software, has introduced a data protection tool bundled with 12 months global theft insurance.
[Issue:Two hundred and forty one (25/6/07 - 29/6/07)]  

CA simplifies SSO 

CA has announced the availability of Application Wizard for CA Single Sign-On (SSO), a component of its Identity & Access Management (IAM) solution.
[Issue:Two hundred and forty one (25/6/07 - 29/6/07)]  

Itec introduces the C451  

Itec SA, the local distributor of Konica Minolta products, has enhanced its colour multi-functional printer solution offering via the introduction of the Itec C451.
[Issue:Two hundred and forty one (25/6/07 - 29/6/07)]  

Transcend launches Ultra-Speed USB2.0 flash drives  

Transcend Information has released its Ultra-Speed USB2.0 Flash Drives, the JetFlash 160, the JetFlash 168, the JetFlash 110 and the JetFlash 2A.
[Issue:Two hundred and forty one (25/6/07 - 29/6/07)]  

FSC enhances Primergy Blade Ecosystem  

Amongst the challenges facing IT managers is that they are tasked with continuously improving performance and reducing energy consumption in their data centres.
[Issue:Two hundred and forty one (25/6/07 - 29/6/07)]  

Comodo releases BOClean update 4.24 

Comodo, a global supplier of Identity and Trust Assurance Management solutions, is releasing an update of BOClean, version 4.24.
[Issue:Two hundred and forty one (25/6/07 - 29/6/07)]  

Novell ships SUSE Linux Enterprise 10 Service Pack 1  

Novell has announced that the first service pack (SP1) for SUSE Linux Enterprise 10 is now available to customers worldwide.
[Issue:Two hundred and forty one (25/6/07 - 29/6/07)]  

FSC Lifebook Q2010 wins design award 

Fujitsu Siemens Computers (FSC) has received a 'red dot design award' for the Lifebook Q2010, which came into the market in March 2006, and was said to have been conceived and developed with an emphasis on design.
[Issue:Two hundred and forty one (25/6/07 - 29/6/07)]  

Copper test solution from Barlow Communications 

Barlow Communications has announced the availability of the NETmapper, a lightweight, hand-held copper link verifier.
[Issue:Two hundred and forty one (25/6/07 - 29/6/07)]  

Businesses demand better mobility experience - Dell  

Dell recently announced that it is responding to customer demand for a better mobility experience and increased business choice with the latest storage technology, better connectivity and longer battery life on the Latitude D630, D830 and D531 for customers across EMEA.
[Issue:Two hundred and forty one (25/6/07 - 29/6/07)]  

Synergy delivers Office SharePoint Server 2007 training  

Synergy Corporate Technologies, an international Infrastructure and Development services firm, has announced local training dates for Microsoft Office SharePoint Server 2007 (MOSS) developer and designer training.
[Issue:Two hundred and forty one (25/6/07 - 29/6/07)]  

Lenovo introduces 'ultra-portable' toolkit for road warriors 

Lenovo has introduced its 'ultra-portable' toolkit of performance PCs, featuring the ThinkPad X61 and X61s notebooks and the X61 Tablet PC.
[Issue:Two hundred and forty one (25/6/07 - 29/6/07)]  

HP unveils smartphone with wireless e-mail capabilities  

HP has introduced the HP iPAQ 514 Voice Messenger, a smartphone that aims to deliver a flexible wireless e-mail experience for business customers through convenient voice control and hands-free operation.
[Issue:Two hundred and forty one (25/6/07 - 29/6/07)]  

SMC rolls out 802.11n-draft wireless router  

SMC Networks, a global provider of LAN hardware and broadband connectivity devices, has released the SMC Barricade N (SMCWBR14-N2) Wireless 4-Port Broadband Router.
[Issue:Two hundred and forty (18/6/07 - 22/6/07)]  

Improving enterprise time to business 

HP has added eight imaging and printing solutions to its enterprise portfolio targeted at customers in the higher education, public sector, retail, transportation/logistics and financial services industries.
[Issue:Two hundred and forty (18/6/07 - 22/6/07)]  

'Outsourcing business services levels playing fields' 

Habitaz Global Workspaces has released a range of products designed to provide small businesses, mobile workers and professionals with facilities and productivity services normally only found in their big business counterparts.
[Issue:Two hundred and forty (18/6/07 - 22/6/07)]  

Driver management without the headache 

Enterprises often have various printers and imaging devices scattered across the organisation. Capabilities range from black-and-white laser printing to colour photo printing, which tends to make the management, support and use of print devices challenging. This is compounded by the existence of multiple print drivers.
[Issue:Two hundred and forty (18/6/07 - 22/6/07)]  

CA 'simplifies SME security' 

CA has released a threat mitigation solution for the SME market that aims to unify and simplify the implementation of essential security measures. The CA Protection Suite 3.0 aims to enable businesses to better protect their IT environments, while reducing administrative overhead.
[Issue:Two hundred and forty (18/6/07 - 22/6/07)]  

Printing: Whatever, whenever 

We beg them. We yell at them. We plead with them. We push 'control P' over and over again in the hope of forcing them to work, only to find that we are the one who clogged up the queue in the first place. Printers: devices that ultimately still hold all the power in the office.
[Issue:Two hundred and forty (18/6/07 - 22/6/07)]  

Symantec offers unified solution for managing information risks 

Symantec has announced the latest version of Symantec Information Foundation, an integrated Information Risk Management (IRM) product suite that aims to build on a company's Security 2.0 strategy.
[Issue:Two hundred and forty (18/6/07 - 22/6/07)]  

Novell unveils Workgroup suite for small businesses 

Novell has introduced a workgroup suite for small businesses that aims to provide organisations with a flexible and cost-effective solution based on proven, open standards-based software.
[Issue:Two hundred and forty (18/6/07 - 22/6/07)]  

NEC Philips introduces latest version of IP communication server 

NEC Philips is introducing the latest version of the company's high-end IP communication platform, UNIVERGE SV7000, to the local market.
[Issue:Two hundred and forty (18/6/07 - 22/6/07)]  

Ekurhuleni college establishes dual-use contact centre 

Ekurhuleni East College is building a contact centre using technology supplied by Spescom DataFusion.
[Issue:Two hundred and forty (18/6/07 - 22/6/07)]  

IBM strengthens database portfolio  

IBM has unveiled Informix Dynamic Server 11 (IDS 11), code-named 'Cheetah' - a next-generation data server which, for the first time, aims to bring mainframe-like continuous availability and disaster recovery capabilities to global data centres.
[Issue:Two hundred and forty (18/6/07 - 22/6/07)]  

Oracle product sets new benchmark 

Oracle has announced a new TPC-C benchmark result on an HP ProLiant ML350. This result is claimed to set a world record in the price/performance category, which measures the cost per transaction of the configuration benchmarked.
[Issue:Two hundred and forty (18/6/07 - 22/6/07)]  

Kyocera Mita MFP 'proves reliability' in two million page test 

Kyocera Mita's KM-8030 multifunctional product (MFP) has been awarded a Buyer's Laboratory (BLI) certification for its results in an Extended Term Reliability Test.
[Issue:Two hundred and thirty nine (11/6/07 - 15/6/07)]  

FaxM8 - 'the environmentally-friendly Integr8 FAX solution' 

Management at Integr8 FAX, a member of the Integr8 Group housing Integr8 IT, believes that its free fax-to-e-mail solution, FaxM8, contributes significantly towards the global movement for environmentally-friendly ICT infrastructure.
[Issue:Two hundred and thirty nine (11/6/07 - 15/6/07)]  

ProCurve Networking by HP fortifies security 

ProCurve Networking by HP has announced updated products in its ProActive Defense security portfolio designed to provide customers with reliable network protection and comprehensive network access control that adapts to their existing network environments.
[Issue:Two hundred and thirty nine (11/6/07 - 15/6/07)]  

Flooding an inbox near you 

According to data compiled by TrustLayer Mail, the managed security service from Panda Software, 90% of e-mail that reached companies in May was spam. This data has been extracted from a study of those companies who have contracted this service.
[Issue:Two hundred and forty (18/6/07 - 22/6/07)]  

Smart card reader with fingerprint recognition 

Assa Abloy Identification Technologies (ITG), a provider of products and service in the RFID market, has introduced an Omnikey smart card reader that aims to combine contact smart card technology with fingerprint recognition.
[Issue:Two hundred and thirty nine (11/6/07 - 15/6/07)]  

PlateSpin PowerRecon 3.0 available through Workgroup  

Local PlateSpin distributor, Workgroup, has announced the local availability of PlateSpin's data centre planning and analysis solution, which aims to help organisations to achieve improved operational efficiencies while accelerating the path to environmental responsibility.
[Issue:Two hundred and thirty nine (11/6/07 - 15/6/07)]  

The magicolor 2550: 'premium colour for small workgroup printing' 

Konica Minolta Printing Solutions Europe has announced the magicolor 2550, a colour laser workgroup printer designed to offer fast and high-quality print-outs.
[Issue:Two hundred and thirty nine (11/6/07 - 15/6/07)]  

Progress brings order and control to SOA with Actional 7  

Progress Software has announced the immediate availability of its Progress Actional 7 SOA management platform, which comprises a trio of products aiming to address the diversity of management needs in service-oriented architecture (SOA) environments.
[Issue:Two hundred and thirty nine (11/6/07 - 15/6/07)]  

Intel products 'simplify and speed software development' 

Intel has announced the availability of two software products that aim to help developers to create more reliable applications that speed up a computer's responsiveness.
[Issue:Two hundred and thirty nine (11/6/07 - 15/6/07)]  

Compuware unveils integrated solution for application delivery management 

Compuware has introduced Compuware Optimal, an integrated suite of application delivery management solutions, which is said to include: application delivery management, business requirements management, project management, quality assurance and performance assurance.
[Issue:Two hundred and thirty nine (11/6/07 - 15/6/07)]  

'Get paid at the point of service' 

A year ago, Dr Louis Botha, a general practitioner at a Cape Town metropolitan hospital, saw no way to improve his practice cash flow in the face of bad debts and delayed, insufficient medical aid payments.
[Issue:Two hundred and thirty nine (11/6/07 - 15/6/07)]  

Comodo combats new variations of online fraud  

Comodo, a global certification authority and provider of identity and trust assurance management solutions, has announced that it is committed to protecting online merchants from a wave of fraudsters who are better funded and are using newer technology and techniques.
[Issue:Two hundred and thirty nine (11/6/07 - 15/6/07)]  

Tibco unveils next-generation business process modelling solution 

Tibco Software has announced its planned release of Tibco Business Studio 2.0, a standards-based modelling environment that aims to enable seamless collaboration between business and IT users to develop executable business process models.
[Issue:Two hundred and thirty eight (4/6/07 - 8/6/07)]  

EMC unveils latest version of SRM software 

EMC has unveiled EMC ControlCenter6.0, the latest version of the company's storage resource management (SRM) software.
[Issue:Two hundred and thirty eight (4/6/07 - 8/6/07)]  

D-Link to ship 200Mbps Powerline network kit  

D-Link, the networking solutions provider, has announced a 200Mbps PowerLine Network Kit designed to enable consumers to tap into existing electrical wiring to extend their home network.
[Issue:Two hundred and thirty eight (4/6/07 - 8/6/07)]  

Softline ACCPAC, AccTech strengthen presence in the mining sector 

Central African Gold has implemented ACCPAC ERP for Mining, looking for a mining-specific ERP solution that facilitates their operations.
[Issue:Two hundred and thirty eight (4/6/07 - 8/6/07)]  

Oracle announces developer tools for Microsoft .NET 

Oracle has released beta versions of Oracle Data Provider for .NET and Oracle Developer Tools for Visual Studio .NET that are intended to deliver enhanced ease of use and productivity capabilities for .NET developers using Oracle Database 10g.
[Issue:Two hundred and thirty eight (4/6/07 - 8/6/07)]  

Multimatics system 'cuts costs, improves report speed' 

Telecoms specialist, Multimatics, has announced a solution of its Xtel system, which is said to feature improved speed of report generation and processing, a private and business number predictor and generally enhanced versatility.
[Issue:Two hundred and thirty eight (4/6/07 - 8/6/07)]  

'Customise your legal documents online' 

DocumentX has launched a service which aims to offer customised legal documents online. The service is said to be secure and affordable and to empower users to create their own legal documents.
[Issue:Two hundred and thirty eight (4/6/07 - 8/6/07)]  

Sure Step aims to streamline Microsoft Dynamics implementations 

The Microsoft Dynamics Sure Step implementation methodology and associated tools, which are designed to improve Microsoft partner productivity by reducing the time it takes to implement the Microsoft Dynamics financial, supply chain and customer relationship management solutions have been released.
[Issue:Two hundred and thirty eight (4/6/07 - 8/6/07)]  

2X releases Windows terminal server application publishing solution 

2X has announced the release of its application publishing solution, 2X ApplicationServer v.5 Small Business Edition. The release targets entrepreneurs running small businesses, aiming to provide them with safe and seamless access to applications and data from any location without stressing their IT budget.
[Issue:Two hundred and thirty eight (4/6/07 - 8/6/07)]  

Expand Networks accelerates Oracle applications on WANs  

Expand Networks, supplier of WAFS and WAAS solutions, recently presented its solution to accelerate Oracle applications on WANs.
[Issue:Two hundred and thirty eight (4/6/07 - 8/6/07)]  

Consumer notebooks from HP 

HP has announced two notebook PCs, said to feature the latest HP Imprint Design - The HP Pavilion dv2500 Entertainment Notebook PC and the HP Pavilion dv6500 Entertainment Notebook PC.
[Issue:Two hundred and thirty eight (4/6/07 - 8/6/07)]  

Captaris solution 'improves document delivery management' 

Local BEE software solutions provider, Abnoba, has announced that Captaris RightFax 9.3 has introduced enhancements designed to improve the way in which organisations manage document delivery and fax communications.
[Issue:Two hundred and thirty eight (4/6/07 - 8/6/07)]  

'Run Palm scanner applications on Windows mobile devices' 

StyleTap, a supplier of software platforms for PDAs and smartphones, has announced version 1.1 of StyleTap Platform for Windows Mobile, which is designed to support the barcode scanner hardware integrated into industrial handheld devices from Intermec and Motorola-Symbol.
[Issue:Two hundred and thirty eight (4/6/07 - 8/6/07)]  

Transcend announces SDHC Class 6 card 

Transcend Information, a global supplier of flash memory cards, has announced its 4GB ultra-speed (150X) SD High Capacity (SDHC) Class 6 card. Formatted in FAT32, the SDHC is said to be a new generation of SD cards (Version 2.0) that can reach up to 32GB capacity.
[Issue:Two hundred and thirty eight (4/6/07 - 8/6/07)]  

HP enhances service management offerings 

HP Education Services has announced the availability of Information Technology Infrastructure Library version 3 (ITIL v3) specific courses to commence from next month.
[Issue:Two hundred and thirty seven (28/5/07 - 1/6/07)]  

BitDefender launches Mobile AntiVirus solution 

Local BitDefender distributor, Holton & Associates, has announced the release of BitDefender Mobile Antivirus, an anti-virus scanner designed to protect mobile devices like PDAs and smartphones.
[Issue:Two hundred and thirty seven (28/5/07 - 1/6/07)]  

Samsung develops mobile phone memory card  

Samsung Electronics says that it has developed an 8GB microSD (Secure Digital) memory card, which will be compatible for newly developed mobile phones.
[Issue:Two hundred and thirty seven (28/5/07 - 1/6/07)]  

Konica Minolta introduces colour laser printer 

Konica Minolta Printing Solutions Europe has announced the magicolor 2530DL, a compact workgroup colour laser printer that is designed to fit easily on every office desk, and to enable users to add brilliant colour and sophistication to business documents.
[Issue:Two hundred and thirty seven (28/5/07 - 1/6/07)]  

Tibco accelerates messaging performance  

Tibco Software has announced that Tibco Enterprise Message Service and Tibco Rendezvous support Cisco InfiniBand Server Fabric Switches (SFS).
[Issue:Two hundred and thirty seven (28/5/07 - 1/6/07)]  

Innovision launches Inno3DRi-Chill for gamers 

InnoVISION, a developer and manufacturer of a diverse range of multimedia PC hardware products, has announced the Inno3D i-Chill series, which is built with 8 series GPU (Graphics Processor Unit) technology.
[Issue:Two hundred and thirty seven (28/5/07 - 1/6/07)]  

Increasing vulnerability research supports security  

Network security breaches have cost billions of dollars in lost revenues over the years. Companies are now racing to beat attackers to vulnerabilities, and this is aiding the growth of vulnerability research which can help to prevent breaches.
[Issue:Two hundred and thirty seven (28/5/07 - 1/6/07)]  

Exporter protects desktop computer system with APC-MGE  

Coffee roaster and exporter into eastern Africa, C.Dorman, has protected itself against the loss of data in the event of a power outage, by installing APC-MGE Smart-UPS uninterruptible power supplies (UPSes).
[Issue:Two hundred and thirty seven (28/5/07 - 1/6/07)]  

Flash memory company formed 

STMicroelectronics, Intel and Francisco Partners have entered into an agreement to create an independent semiconductor company from the key assets of businesses which last year generated approximately $3,6bn in combined annual revenue.
[Issue:Two hundred and thirty seven (28/5/07 - 1/6/07)]  

SMC Networks extends switch range  

SMC Networks, a global provider of LAN hardware and broadband connectivity devices, has announced an addition to its TigerSwitch 61xx family of high-performance switches.
[Issue:Two hundred and thirty seven (28/5/07 - 1/6/07)]  

Intervate 'makes ECM easier for the public sector' 

With the pressing legislation requirements of the ECT Act, which governs many organisations and the public sector itself - in terms of their ability to correctly manage electronic content - many companies have been left struggling to comply with what they consider to be, a complex and costly task.
[Issue:Two hundred and thirty seven (28/5/07 - 1/6/07)]  

SPS to distribute Tripp Lite products 

Tripp Lite, a manufacturer of power protection equipment, has announced that its line of power protection products will now be available locally through Sithabile Power Services (SPS), an IT specialist components distributor.
[Issue:Two hundred and thirty seven (28/5/07 - 1/6/07)]  

'Outdoor transmissions made easy'  

Nology, a distributing agent of imported quality broadband and networking products, has introduced AirLive's WH-5400CP, an all-in-one Wi-Fi CPE device said to be optimised for Wireless Internet Service Providers (WISP) and other outdoor wireless applications.
[Issue:Two hundred and thirty seven (28/5/07 - 1/6/07)]  

Agilent DC power analyser 'gives quick DUT insight' 

Agilent Technologies together with official local partner, Concilium Technologies, has introduced a power analyser designed to enable R&D engineers to gain important and quick insight into a device under test (DUT).
[Issue:Two hundred and thirty seven (28/5/07 - 1/6/07)]  

Axiz launches Acer platform with security features 

According to Gartner the dynamics of the PC market remained unchanged over the last quarter, with strong consumer mobile PC demand and weakened desk-based growth in the professional market.
[Issue:Two hundred and thirty seven (28/5/07 - 1/6/07)]  

'Boost wireless range with D-Link's N 650 router' 

The D-Link RangeBooster N 650 router - or the DIR-635 - is a draft 802.11n compliant device said to deliver performance of up to 650% faster and 5x further than an 802.11g wireless connection, while remaining compatible with 802.11g and 802.11b devices. It is now available through Pinnacle Micro.
[Issue:Two hundred and thirty six (21/5/07 - 25/5/07)]  

Zeus Technology launches Layer 7 Traffic Manager for Windows 

Zeus Technology, a provider of application traffic management software, has announced the launch of Zeus Extensible Traffic Manager (ZXTM) software for Windows.
[Issue:Two hundred and thirty six (21/5/07 - 25/5/07)]  

Oracle 'simplifies user management'  

Oracle has integrated Enterprise User Security (EUS), a feature of Oracle Database 10g, with Oracle Virtual Directory, aiming to enable organisations to centrally manage database user identities through their existing corporate directories, such as Oracle Internet Directory, Microsoft Active Directory and Sun Java System Directory Server.
[Issue:Two hundred and thirty six (21/5/07 - 25/5/07)]  

Two laser faxes available through Pinnacle 

Broad-based ICT distributor, Pinnacle Micro, has announced the immediate availability of two laser faxes, the FAX-L380S and FAX-L390.
[Issue:Two hundred and thirty six (21/5/07 - 25/5/07)]  

Transcend releases microSD Card Reader  

Transcend Information, a supplier of flash memory products, has released the Hi-Speed USB 2.0 microSD Card Reader, the S2.
[Issue:Two hundred and thirty six (21/5/07 - 25/5/07)]  

FrontRange Solutions introduces GoldMine PE  

FrontRange Solutions has announced the availability of GoldMine Premium Edition (PE). This edition aims to provide a common platform for salesforce automation, direct marketing, customer service and CRM, which offers small and mid-size businesses a cohesive approach to the full customer lifecycle.
[Issue:Two hundred and thirty six (21/5/07 - 25/5/07)]  

EMC 'helps customers improve governance'  

EMC has announced the latest versions of its e-mail and file system archiving software. They aim to further simplify management of crucial electronically stored information (ESI) to meet internal and external governance requirements.
[Issue:Two hundred and thirty six (21/5/07 - 25/5/07)]  

Tripp Lite range to be distributed by Asbis 

Tripp Lite, a supplier of power protection equipment, has appointed specialist IT components distributor, Asbis Africa, as its sole authorised distributor in this country.
[Issue:Two hundred and thirty six (21/5/07 - 25/5/07)]  

Compuware introduces business service management solution 

Compuware has announced the introduction of Vantage Service Manager, a business service management solution that aims to enable organisations to optimise IT service delivery in accordance with business needs.
[Issue:Two hundred and thirty six (21/5/07 - 25/5/07)]  

AMD releases expanded tools and support for developers  

AMD has announced upgrades to its AMD Developer Centre facility. Beginning this quarter, AMD will offer customers and technology partners access to a testing environment intended to span all three generations of multi-core AMD Opteron processors, including the Quad-Core AMD Opteron processor, code-named 'Barcelona'.
[Issue:Two hundred and thirty six (21/5/07 - 25/5/07)]  

IBM initiatives 'help secure clients' business operations' 

IBM has unveiled its strategy, as well as new technologies and services, to address the world's growing need for improved IT governance and risk management, a market expected to exceed $30bn (about R210bn) by 2008.
[Issue:Two hundred and thirty six (21/5/07 - 25/5/07)]  

Microsoft 'strengthens security and management product lines' 

The recently released Microsoft Forefront and System Center brands will enable Microsoft to deliver deeper integration into systems by helping customers simplify security management, improve the productivity of IT professionals, and more closely align IT to the needs of their business.
[Issue:Two hundred and thirty six (21/5/07 - 25/5/07)]  

HP 'lowers cost and risk of data storage'  

HP has introduced a high-end, eco-friendly disk array designed for enterprise computing environments that require 24 x 7 business continuity.
[Issue:Two hundred and thirty six (21/5/07 - 25/5/07)]  

Oracle Database 10g Release 2 'achieves record benchmark'  

Oracle has claimed a TPC-H Three Terabyte (TB) benchmark for a database running on the Windows operating system.
[Issue:Two hundred and thirty six (21/5/07 - 25/5/07)]  

Tibco project to power next-generation infrastructure applications 

Tibco Software has announced its Tibco One Project, aiming to usher in a new focus on user experience for the creation and delivery of infrastructure applications across distributed and heterogeneous IT environments.
[Issue:Two hundred and thirty five (14/5/07 - 18/5/07)]  

Informatica helps Virgin Media manage customer base  

Informatica, a global integration software provider, has announced that Virgin Media, a UK provider of residential broadband and fixed-line telephony and pay television services, will use its software to consolidate information from multiple customer management systems into a single strategic solution.
[Issue:Two hundred and thirty five (14/5/07 - 18/5/07)]  

AMD announces 'next generation' graphics 

AMD has introduced the ATI Radeon HD 2000 series, a top-to-bottom line of ten discrete graphics processors (GPUs) for both desktop and mobile platforms.
[Issue:Two hundred and thirty five (14/5/07 - 18/5/07)]  

NetShield provides solution for wireless communications needs 

Proudly South African electronic research and development house, NetShield SA, has developed a compact, integrated solution designed to deliver robust wireless networking capacity to local industry.
[Issue:Two hundred and thirty five (14/5/07 - 18/5/07)]  

PC ecosystem gears up for the ATI Radeon series  

The ATI Radeon HD 2000 Series of graphics cards is garnering support from the PC ecosystem, with 26 power supply vendors having already signed up for certification of their products by AMD, and more are expected to follow, the company says.
[Issue:Two hundred and thirty five (14/5/07 - 18/5/07)]  

Expand Networks 'accelerates Lotus Notes Applications' 

Expand Networks, a provider of application acceleration solutions over the WAN, and recently positioned in Gartner's Leaders Quadrant for WAN Optimisation Controllers 2006, has announced its solution for accelerating Lotus Notes applications and their server, Domino, over a wide area network.
[Issue:Two hundred and thirty five (14/5/07 - 18/5/07)]  

CRM goes mobile with Maximizer 

Provider of CRM and contact management solutions, Maximizer, has launched the latest mobile version of its Enterprise CRM suite, MaxMobile.
[Issue:Two hundred and thirty five (14/5/07 - 18/5/07)]  

AMCC's storage solution for Mac goes cross-platform 

Solution providers with clients in creative industries, particularly in recording studios and advertising agencies, who typically require large amounts of storage, have long recommended DVDs and flash disks for the task.
[Issue:Two hundred and thirty five (14/5/07 - 18/5/07)]  

FSC's Lifebook S6410 - designed for speed 

Fujitsu Siemens Computers (FSC) says that its Lifebook S6410 is designed to provide high-speed performance while delivering more reliability, connectivity and independence to mobile users.
[Issue:Two hundred and thirty five (14/5/07 - 18/5/07)]  

Fibre/copper test solution from Barlow  

Barlow Communications has announced the SignalTEK FO, a light-weight, hand-held copper and fibre link qualifier. The SignalTEK FO is designed to support the core functions required to provide comprehensive testing and verification procedures for both new and existing fibre and copper networks.
[Issue:Two hundred and thirty five (14/5/07 - 18/5/07)]  

Intel technology 'improves notebooks' 

Intel has announced several improvements, including faster Intel Core 2 Duo processors, for its latest-generation Intel Centrino processor technology used in notebook PCs for consumers and businesses.
[Issue:Two hundred and thirty five (14/5/07 - 18/5/07)]  

SMC Networks SA launches SME NAS storage server 

SMC Networks, a provider of LAN hardware and broadband connectivity devices, has announced the first two TigerStore SME NAS Storage Servers in its line of affordable high-performance storage systems for the SME and home markets.
[Issue:Two hundred and thirty five (14/5/07 - 18/5/07)]  

Xerox intros three desktop printers  
ICT World exclusive
Xerox, distributed throughout sub-Saharan Africa by Bytes Document Solutions, has broadened its portfolio of office products by releasing the Phaser 3124, Phaser 3125 and the Phaser 3125N black-and-white laser printers, which are designed to tackle print jobs at an entry-level price.
[Issue:Two hundred and thirty five (14/5/07 - 18/5/07)]  

AxisPackage rolls out Graphical ActiveX Control 3.7 

AxGC 2D Graphical ActiveX Control 3.7 is a software component designed to enable users to quickly and efficiently create high performance 2D visualisations of various data.
[Issue:Two hundred and thirty five (14/5/07 - 18/5/07)]  

Free-fax-to-e-mail service  

Integr8 FAX, a member of the Integr8 Group, says that it is helping to improve the efficiency of ICT infrastructure within the business, government and education sectors.
[Issue:Two hundred and thirty five (14/5/07 - 18/5/07)]  

Dell ushers in 'better mobile storage reliability'  

Dell is offering a 1,8-inch 32GB solid state drive (SSD) from SanDisk on Latitude D420 ultra-mobile and D620 ATG semi-rugged notebooks.
[Issue:Two hundred and thirty five (14/5/07 - 18/5/07)]  

QlikTech launches the next generation of in-memory BI 

QlikTech, a global supplier of next-generation business intelligence (BI) solutions based on the in-memory approach that the company pioneered, has announced the official launch of QlikView 8.
[Issue:Two hundred and thirty four (7/5/07 - 11/5/07)]  

Home suite home (and roam) 

Tele-working is an unstoppable wave in modern business. To support this global trend Tellumat offers a business communications portfolio, aiming to give remote workers full feature transparency, feature-rich voice communications and complete collaborative tools.
[Issue:Two hundred and thirty four (7/5/07 - 11/5/07)]  

HAS 'synchronises automatically' 

Heatsoft has released Heatsoft Automatic Synchronizer (HAS) 1.08, a Windows utility designed for automatic synchronisation, back-up, replication and mirroring of important files on most storage media or even between two computers on a network.
[Issue:Two hundred and thirty four (7/5/07 - 11/5/07)]  

Transcend releases 32GB 2,5-inch IDE SSD 

Transcend has announced a 32GB 2,5-inch IDE Solid State Drive (SSD), which is said to be compatible with most mainstream PC and notebook computers.
[Issue:Two hundred and thirty four (7/5/07 - 11/5/07)]  

Xerox extends office portfolio  

Xerox, distributed throughout sub-Saharan Africa by Bytes Document Solutions, has rolled out four products intended to extend its desktop colour printer and multifunction product (MFP) range.
[Issue:Two hundred and thirty four (7/5/07 - 11/5/07)]  

Switch and save with ProCurve Networking  

ProCurve Networking by HP has announced the launch of its trade-in programme, which enables customers to trade in their current networking equipment for new ProCurve products and receive significant rewards.
[Issue:Two hundred and thirty four (7/5/07 - 11/5/07)]  

Oracle announces general availability of Audit Vault 

Oracle has announced the general availability of Oracle Audit Vault, which is designed to help organisations to address regulatory requirements and insider threat concerns.
[Issue:Two hundred and thirty four (7/5/07 - 11/5/07)]  

Seagate rolls out Barracuda 750GB hard drive  

Esquire Technologies has introduced the latest hard drive in the Seagate range - the Barracuda 7200.10 with 750GB memory.
[Issue:Two hundred and thirty four (7/5/07 - 11/5/07)]  

AMD 'delivers the ultimate mobile platform'  

nVidia and Broadcom have joined AMD to showcase the 3D graphics, wireless, battery life, and compute performance advantages of next-generation AMD mobile platforms.
[Issue:Two hundred and thirty four (7/5/07 - 11/5/07)]  

IBM opens System p servers to X86 Linux applications 

IBM has introduced an open beta version of a virtual Linux environment that aims to enable x86 Linux applications to run without modification on POWER processor-based IBM System p servers.
[Issue:Two hundred and thirty four (7/5/07 - 11/5/07)]  

Next generation solution 'enhances management capabilities'  

Infor has announced the worldwide roll-out of Infor HCM Talent Management 4.5.1, the next generation of its workforce learning and performance solution said to include enhanced features for operating in the global marketplace.
[Issue:Two hundred and thirty four (7/5/07 - 11/5/07)]  

ABBYY introduces FlexiCapture 8.0 Professional 

Deltalink Consulting, the exclusive southern African distributor of Russia-based ABBYY, has announced the latter's FlexiCapture 8.0 Professional, a data capture solution designed to automate data extraction from any type of paper form or document without the need for manual pre-sorting or manual keying.
[Issue:Two hundred and thirty four (7/5/07 - 11/5/07)]  

Danish consumer agency finds design flaw in Apple iBook 
Peter Sayer, IDG News Service (Paris Bureau)
The Danish Consumer Complaints Board has published evidence of a manufacturing defect resulting in power failures in some of Apple's iBook G4 notebook computers. The board has already ordered the company to refund one Danish customer, and expects its findings to influence cases elsewhere, a spokesman says.
[Issue:Two hundred and thirty three (30/4/07 - 4/5/07)]  

Conycspa Worm cons computer users with a screensaver 

Next time you get an e-mail with a subject line 'screen saver', carrying an attachment, apply caution! An e-mail worm named 'Conycspa.p' is spreading with the help of spammed mails that promise a screen saver, says MicroWorld Technologies.
[Issue:Two hundred and thirty three (30/4/07 - 4/5/07)]  

Primergy BladeFrame achieves certification for both AMD and Intel servers 

Fujitsu Siemens Computers (FSC) says that its Primergy BladeFrame powered by Egenera has been fully certified to run SAP applications on Sun Solaris 20 Operating System for x64. Primergy BladeFrame has thus achieved full SAP on Solaris certification for both Intel and AMD servers.
[Issue:Two hundred and thirty three (30/4/07 - 4/5/07)]  

Deep memory, ultra-compact oscilloscopes now available in SA 

Concilium Technologies has announced the availability of Agilent Technologies' 5000 Series oscilloscopes, which are designed to offer 1 Mpts deep memory, high-resolution, lab-quality waveform acquisition as well as measurement capability in a lightweight, portable frame.
[Issue:Two hundred and thirty three (30/4/07 - 4/5/07)]  

So, are you infected or not? 
Alex Matthews, Panda Software SA
Even with the latest anti-virus product installed, there still is a chance that you have malware on your PC.
[Issue:Two hundred and thirty three (30/4/07 - 4/5/07)]  

Honeywell to integrate Novell's identity management solution 

Novell has announced that Honeywell is integrating Novell's flagship identity management product into its access control security platform, aiming to help organisations to better safeguard their physical and logical assets.
[Issue:Two hundred and thirty three (30/4/07 - 4/5/07)]  

Infor enables 'larger, more complex supply chains' 

Softworx, an EOH company and distributor of Infor in sub-Saharan Africa, has announced the availability of Infor SCM Advanced Planner 5.0, the latest version of its supply chain planning and optimisation solution.
[Issue:Two hundred and thirty three (30/4/07 - 4/5/07)]  

HP unveils Neoview Data Warehouse and services for enhanced BI 

HP has unveiled a next-generation data warehouse platform and BI services that aim to give businesses better access to data, so they can make more informed decisions, help customers to reduce cost and risk, and accelerate growth.
[Issue:Two hundred and thirty three (30/4/07 - 4/5/07)]  

Transcend releases 4GB DDR2-667 fully buffered DIMM 

Transcend Information has launched a Fully Buffered DIMM memory module (FB-DIMM), whose memory capacity is said to be 4GB. At 1,2 inches high, this printed circuit board (PCB) is claimed to be suitable for Intel's latest chipsets (5000P/V/X).
[Issue:Two hundred and thirty two (23/4/07 - 27/4/07)]  

Oracle outlines content management product roadmap 

Oracle has announced its planned roadmap for quickly delivering product releases across its entire content management portfolio.
[Issue:Two hundred and thirty two (23/4/07 - 27/4/07)]  

D-Link rolls out Vista-approved high-performance draft 11n router 

D-Link, the end-to-end networking solutions provider for consumers and business, has announced the launch of a wireless home network router - the Wireless N Gigabit Router (DIR-655).
[Issue:Two hundred and thirty two (23/4/07 - 27/4/07)]  

Caspio unveils ultra-rapid Web application creation  

Caspio has announced the availability of version 5.0 of its Caspio Bridge Online service.
[Issue:Two hundred and thirty two (23/4/07 - 27/4/07)]  

VIA defines Pico-ITX form factor 

VIA Technologies, a developer of silicon chip technologies and PC platform solutions, has announced the VIA VT6047 Pico-ITX form factor reference design, a full-featured x86 mainboard, designed for ultra-compact embedded PC systems and appliances.
[Issue:Two hundred and thirty two (23/4/07 - 27/4/07)]  

Transcend releases high capacity 4GB IFM  

Transcend Information, a global supplier of flash memory products, says that it has increased the capacity of its existing 44-pin Horizontal High Speed IDE Flash Module (IFM) to 4GB.
[Issue:Two hundred and thirty two (23/4/07 - 27/4/07)]  

Iomega announces StorCenter Pro NAS 450r 

Iomega, a global supplier of data storage and protection solutions, has added a rack-mount addition to its line of network-attached storage models for SMEs: the Iomega StorCenter Pro NAS 450r Series with print server capability.
[Issue:Two hundred and thirty two (23/4/07 - 27/4/07)]  

Symantec announces SaaS platform 

Symantec has announced Symantec Protection Network, a software as a service (SaaS) platform designed to deliver easy-to-use security and availability offerings to SMEs at a price they can afford.
[Issue:Two hundred and thirty two (23/4/07 - 27/4/07)]  

FSC launches the AMILO Pro V3515 

Fujitsu Siemens Computers (FSC) has launched the AMILO Pro V3515 professional notebook, the latest device to be incorporated into its AMILO Pro range. The mobile solution is available to the local market through Annex Distribution.
[Issue:Two hundred and thirty two (23/4/07 - 27/4/07)]  

HP 'storage software reduces complexity, lowers costs for mid-sized businesses' 

HP has announced the latest version of its storage resource management software that aims to allow mid-sized businesses to gain control over their rapidly expanding storage environments.
[Issue:Two hundred and thirty two (23/4/07 - 27/4/07)]  

Esquire rolls out BenQ MP510 

Esquire Technologies, a distributor of computer hardware and peripherals, has added the BenQ MP510 to its projector line-up. It is claimed to provide an affordable option for both businesses and home users and to offer high quality performance.
[Issue:Two hundred and thirty two (23/4/07 - 27/4/07)]  

Sun Microsystems products 'reduce data centre costs' 

Sun Microsystems and Fujitsu Siemens have jointly developed and manufactured a family of servers based on Sun's Sparc and Solaris technologies, with the aim of addressing the most complex processing requirements of commercial enterprises.
[Issue:Two hundred and thirty one (16/4/07 - 20/4/07)]  

Symantec rolls out Backup Exec System Recovery 7.0 

Symantec has announced the release of Symantec Backup Exec System Recovery 7.0, the latest version of its Windows system recovery solution.
[Issue:Two hundred and thirty one (16/4/07 - 20/4/07)]  

Citrix product 'improves application delivery' 

Citrix Systems has announced the latest version of its NetScaler product line, aiming to extend its ability to deliver Web-based applications with the fastest performance, best security and lowest total cost of ownership.
[Issue:Two hundred and thirty one (16/4/07 - 20/4/07)]  

Concilium introduces high-performance RF switches  

Agilent Technologies, together with official local distributor, Concilium Technologies, has announced the availability of its L Series high-performance electro-mechanical switches, said to operate at up to 26,5GHz and to have an operating life of two million cycles.
[Issue:Two hundred and thirty one (16/4/07 - 20/4/07)]  

Co-developed servers to be co-marketed by Fujitsu, FSC and Sun 

Together with its mother company, Fujitsu, and the mutual partner, Sun Microsystems, Fujitsu Siemens Computers (FSC) has unveiled a line-up of co-developed and co-manufactured servers designed to deliver mainframe-class reliability.
[Issue:Two hundred and thirty one (16/4/07 - 20/4/07)]  

FSC rolls out Amilo Pro V3505 notebook 

Annex Distribution has announced the availability of the Fujitsu Siemens Computers (FSC) Amilo Pro V3505 Professional Notebook. The product is targeted at a wide spectrum of users, and is said to incorporate the latest in processing technology and software.
[Issue:Two hundred and thirty one (16/4/07 - 20/4/07)]  

HP introduces 30-inch flat panel monitor  

HP has introduced the HP LP3065 Flat Panel Monitor, a 30-inch wide-aspect screen aimed at power users, designers, content creators and professionals working in visualisation.
[Issue:Two hundred and thirty one (16/4/07 - 20/4/07)]  

Transcend announces 8GB SDHC Class 6 Card 

Transcend Information, a global supplier of flash memory cards, has announced its 8GB high-speed SD High Capacity (SDHC) Class 6 card.
[Issue:Two hundred and thirty one (16/4/07 - 20/4/07)]  

Transcend releases flash disks with capacity up to 8GB 

Transcend Information, a global supplier of flash memory products, has released the 1-inch IDE Flash Disks (IFD) series said to have capacity of up to 8GB.
[Issue:Two hundred and thirty one (16/4/07 - 20/4/07)]  

Epson launches A3+ printer 

Epson has launched an A3+ six-colour photo printer, featuring Claria Photographic Ink, which is claimed to provide long-lasting, borderless premium quality photo prints.
[Issue:Two hundred and thirty one (16/4/07 - 20/4/07)]  

SanDisk, Sony announce SxS memory card specification  

SanDisk and Sony have agreed to a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the intention of developing the SxS (S-by-S) memory card specification, with high-speed transfer technology compliant to the ExpressCard industry standard.
[Issue:Two hundred and thirty one (16/4/07 - 20/4/07)]  

Oracle announces Siebel Wireless for BlackBerry 
John Blau, IDG News Service (Dusseldorf Bureau)
Enterprises using Oracle's CRM software will be able to extend the application to workers with BlackBerry smartphones.
[Issue:Two hundred and thirty (9/4/07 - 13/4/07)]  

FibreCAT SX40 storage subsystem 'guarantees highly available applications'  

Fujitsu Siemens Computers (FSC) recently announced the introduction of FibreCAT SX40, a storage subsystem designed to easily and reliably expand the hard disk capacity of directly connected Primergy servers.
[Issue:Two hundred and thirty (9/4/07 - 13/4/07)]  

J2 Software launches T3 Insure 

Local data security solutions provider, J2 Software, the distributor of T3 Security products throughout Africa, has launched a T3 Insure division, and now offers customers global theft insurance.
[Issue:Two hundred and thirty (9/4/07 - 13/4/07)]  

Compuware strengthens end-to-end service management solution 

Compuware has introduced Compuware Vantage 10, a service-management solution designed to enable IT organisations to manage application service from a business perspective.
[Issue:Two hundred and thirty (9/4/07 - 13/4/07)]  

vPro-enabled motherboard available through Pinnacle 

Broad-based ICT distributor, Pinnacle Micro, has announced the availability of Foxconn's Q9657MC-8KS2H motherboard featuring Intel vPro technology, an introduction said to emphasise manageability, security and energy efficiency in business PCs.
[Issue:Two hundred and thirty (9/4/07 - 13/4/07)]  

Transcend releases 2GB microSD memory card  

Transcend Information, a supplier of flash memory cards, has announced a 2GB microSD memory card with dual adapters.
[Issue:Two hundred and thirty (9/4/07 - 13/4/07)]  

Centrino Pro 'gives wireless management and security capabilities' 

Under a brand called Intel Centrino Pro processor technology, Intel says that it will extend its features designed for desktop business PCs called Intel vPro processor technology into its forthcoming high-performance laptop offering.
[Issue:Two hundred and thirty (9/4/07 - 13/4/07)]  

Transcend announces MP3 players with capacities up to 4GB 

Transcend Information (Transcend), a supplier of manufacturing flash memory products, has announced its T.sonic 820 series of MP3 players.
[Issue:Two hundred and thirty (9/4/07 - 13/4/07)]  

Duxbury 'delivers scalable and reliable smart switches' 

Gigabit ProSafe stackable Smart Switches are now available locally from Duxbury Networking. Gigabit switches are designed to offer scalability, performance and reliability to growing businesses that require full-featured network switches, and supporting bandwidth-intensive applications with security.
[Issue:Two hundred and thirty (9/4/07 - 13/4/07)]  

Itec offers alternative to light production colour market  

As a result of being granted original equipment manufacturer rights by Konica Minolta and therefore being able to sell Konica Minolta's colour 65-page per minute production print system, the PRO C6500, under its own label, Itec SA says that it can now offer print production and graphics companies an alternative source of high-speed, quick-turnaround equipment.
[Issue:Two hundred and twenty-nine (2/4/07 - 6/4/07)]  

SanDisk launches CompactFlash cards for embedded systems 

SanDisk has introduced SanDisk CompactFlash 5000, a line of high-performance industrial grade memory cards aimed specifically at the industrial market.
[Issue:Two hundred and twenty-nine (2/4/07 - 6/4/07)]  

Transcend releases solid state disk 

Transcend Information (Transcend), a supplier of flash memory products, has announced its ExpressCard/34 solid state disk (SSD) series.
[Issue:Two hundred and twenty-nine (2/4/07 - 6/4/07)]  

ProScan goes cordless  

ProScan Systems, a distributor of supply chain, automated data collection and mobile computing solutions, has introduced the Intermec SR61 handheld cordless scanner, which aims to combine the flexibility and rugged design of a handheld scanner with the seamless functionality of wireless communication for hassle-free scanning mobility.
[Issue:Two hundred and twenty-nine (2/4/07 - 6/4/07)]  

FSC brings Datacentre technology to SMEs 

Peace-of-mind for SMEs through higher systems availability is a key aim of the x10sure solution from Fujitsu Siemens Computers (FSC). Intending to provide simplified, lower-cost high availability than virtualisation or clustering, x10sure is designed to deliver enhanced monitoring and protection for standard Microsoft Windows Server 2003-based server and disk-storage systems.
[Issue:Two hundred and twenty-nine (2/4/07 - 6/4/07)]  

Softline Pastel R&D 'delivers universal customer advantage' 

As part of a strategic focus on continuous enhancement of the functionality of its SME accounting software, Softline Pastel has brought to market a drill-down feature which aims to provide click-of-a-button access to any information in an organisation's accounting database.
[Issue:Two hundred and twenty-nine (2/4/07 - 6/4/07)]  

Westcon SA introduces SafeBoot product line 

With the widespread introduction and use of removable storage media in business, a new threat to corporate information is presented - it could simply walk out of the door on an external hard drive or memory key.
[Issue:Two hundred and twenty-nine (2/4/07 - 6/4/07)]  

Softline Enterprise releases Sage Asset Manager  

Asset management is a time-consuming activity often neglected until a company's financial year-end. However, Ashley Ellington, MD: Softline Enterprise, says the launch of Sage Asset Manager will change what was once a mundane and time-consuming task into a simple administrative activity.
[Issue:Two hundred and twenty-nine (2/4/07 - 6/4/07)]  

'More performance and availability for the mid-market' 

Fujitsu Siemens Computers (FSC) has announced two Primergy Dual Socket servers based on AMD Optero CPU's 2000 series.
[Issue:Two hundred and twenty-nine (2/4/07 - 6/4/07)]  

EMC unveils storage solutions for midsized companies 

EMC has announced several solutions intended to help its customers more effectively consolidate, back up, archive and protect their information.
[Issue:Two hundred and twenty-nine (2/4/07 - 6/4/07)]  

AMD platform 'advances the Windows Vista premium experience' 

AMD has announced the availability of the AMD M690 chipset. Together with AMD Turion 64 X2 dual-core mobile technology, the AMD M690 motherboard GPU technology is intended to further advance the mobile computing experience.
[Issue:Two hundred and twenty-nine (2/4/07 - 6/4/07)]  

Mitel delivers direct SIP connection to Microsoft Exchange Server 2007  

Mitel says that it has further advanced the completeness and ease of integration between its flagship Mitel 3300 IP Communications Platform (ICP) and Microsoft Exchange Server 2007 Unified Messaging with direct Session Initiation Protocol (SIP) connection capabilities.
[Issue:Two hundred and twenty-nine (2/4/07 - 6/4/07)]  

Canon launches digital cameras 

Canon SA has rolled out the 7.1 Megapixel Digital Ixus 75 and Digital Ixus 70 digital cameras.
[Issue:Two hundred and twenty-eight (26/3/07 - 30/3/07)]  

Epson projector 'brings big-screen entertainment into the room' 

The EMP-TWD3 is the latest Epson entertainment system to incorporate Epson's 3LCD projector experience with the audio and DVD capabilities of JVC. This portable home projector is said to be suitable for watching movies, games and sports on the big screen.
[Issue:Two hundred and twenty-eight (26/3/07 - 30/3/07)]  

SanDisk rolls out 4GB M2 card  

SanDisk has expanded its Memory Stick Micro (M2) line by introducing a 4GB memory card.
[Issue:Two hundred and twenty-eight (26/3/07 - 30/3/07)]  

OKI Printing Solutions updates A4 MFP range 

OKI Printing Solutions has unveiled C3500 and C5500 Series Multifunction Products (MFPs) - which are said to be the fastest A4 colour MFPs in their class.
[Issue:Two hundred and twenty-eight (26/3/07 - 30/3/07)]  

Acer SA unveils two Aspire PCs 

Acer SA says that it has launched two Windows Vista Premium Ready PCs in its Aspire range, for consumers who want a stylish home computer that can keep up with the demands of the latest entertainment applications.
[Issue:Two hundred and twenty-eight (26/3/07 - 30/3/07)]  

Transcend releases JetRam memory kit 

Transcend has announced the release of its 1GB/2GB memory kit of high-speed DDR2 800 Non-ECC Unbuffered DIMM. The company's JetRam memory module measures only 1,18 inches in height.
[Issue:Two hundred and twenty-eight (26/3/07 - 30/3/07)]  

Pinnacle announces Canon's MF6580PL 

Broad-based IT distributor, Pinnacle Micro, has announced the availability of Canon's MF6580PL, an all-in-one printer, fax machine, copier and colour scanner.
[Issue:Two hundred and twenty-eight (26/3/07 - 30/3/07)]  

'Watch closely with the AXIS network camera' 

'The ever increasing need for protection has seen the launch of many technologies, making network cameras ever-more useful in observing as well as surveying,' says Eric Blom, Surveillance product manager: Axiz.
[Issue:Two hundred and twenty-eight (26/3/07 - 30/3/07)]  

Enhancements aim to increase partner profitability 

EMC has announced several enhancements to the EMC Velocity Partner Programme for Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA). These changes are intended to help EMC partners to accelerate their profitability by delivering complete solutions (hardware, software and services) to meet customer needs.
[Issue:Two hundred and twenty-eight (26/3/07 - 30/3/07)]  

Origami - take me anywhere 

Technology is driving smaller and smaller form factors but the result is often that functionality is compromised.
[Issue:Two hundred and twenty-eight (26/3/07 - 30/3/07)]  

D-Link introduces Layer 3 IPv6 core switching solution  

D-Link, the end-to-end networking solutions provider for consumer and business, has begun shipping the latest addition to its xStack switch family - the DGS-3612G - a Layer 3 switch designed to offer support for Internet Protocol version 6 (IPv6) routing, the next level of IP addressing now being adopted by government and education organisations.
[Issue:Two hundred and twenty-eight (26/3/07 - 30/3/07)]  

Pinnacle announces compact photo printer 

Broad-based IT distributor, Pinnacle Micro, has announced the availability of Canon's Selphy CP730, a portable photo printer with an optional battery pack.
[Issue:Two hundred and twenty-eight (26/3/07 - 30/3/07)]  

Axiz introduces Rolling Notebook Backpack 

Whoever has travelled with a notebook once will know that your energy levels when you reach your destination can greatly depend on your notebook bag.
[Issue:Two hundred and twenty-eight (26/3/07 - 30/3/07)]  

Juniper Networks 'delivers experience-based networking' 

Juniper Networks has introduced a portfolio of Session and Resource Control (SRC) solutions that aim to provide comprehensive subscriber management and deep policy control capabilities, and to enable service providers to ensure consistently high-quality user experiences for multiplay and mobile services in next-generation networks.
[Issue:Two hundred and twenty-eight (26/3/07 - 30/3/07)]  

EMC 'sets standard for high-end data storage security' 

EMC has unveiled security features that are intended to make its EMC Symmetrix DMX-3 enterprise storage platform the most secure high-end storage array in the industry.
[Issue:Two hundred and twenty-eight (26/3/07 - 30/3/07)]  

Asbis announces Seagate SoHo/SME storage devices 

Specialist IT component distributor, Asbis Africa, now has limited availability of Seagate's recently announced range of desktop mass storage drives, dubbed the FreeAgent Data Movers.
[Issue:Two hundred and twenty-eight (26/3/07 - 30/3/07)]  

Softworx launches latest version of Infor SCM WM 

Softworx, a member of the EOH Group and master distributor of Infor, recently launched Infor's next-generation supply chain management solution, Infor SCM Warehouse Management (SCM WM) 9.0.
[Issue:Two hundred and twenty-seven (19/3/07 - 23/3/07)]  

Arab National Bank scores with PIC Solutions 

PIC Solutions, a specialist credit risk management consultancy in the Middle East and Africa region, is developing a turnkey scoring solution for Arab National Bank.
[Issue:Two hundred and twenty-seven (19/3/07 - 23/3/07)]  

Transcend introduces USB 2.0 flash drive 

Transcend has introduced a classic USB 2.0 Flash Drive, the JetFlash V90C, which, the company says, has a capacity of 2GB. It is cased in a metal body and adorned with a fibreglass woven pattern.
[Issue:Two hundred and twenty-seven (19/3/07 - 23/3/07)]  

Infor 'delivers choice and control with SOA' 

Enterprise solution provider, Infor, says that it has unveiled its service-oriented architecture (SOA) strategy, Infor Open SOA, as part of the company's commitment to extend, enrich and evolve its product lines.
[Issue:Two hundred and twenty-seven (19/3/07 - 23/3/07)]  

SanDisk launches microSD Mobile cards  

SanDisk has introduced SanDisk Mobile Premier, a line of performance-oriented microSD memory cards aimed specifically at the mobile phone market.
[Issue:Two hundred and twenty-seven (19/3/07 - 23/3/07)]  

Opteq 'delivers dynamic MPLS capability' 

Opteq Systems International, a supplier of network application management and security solutions, says that it has developed ExtendedMPLS, a technology designed to enhance traditional MPLS by providing the ability to automatically control and cascade traffic to alternate classes ahead of saturation as well as increased QoS granularity.
[Issue:Two hundred and twenty-seven (19/3/07 - 23/3/07)]  

Lexmark rolls out monochrome laser printing technology 

Lexmark International has introduced a monochrome laser printer series which is said to combine print-head technology, an Instant Warm-Up fuser and two-sided printing standard on every model. This is intended to help customers to increase productivity and to reduce costs and waste.
[Issue:Two hundred and twenty-seven (19/3/07 - 23/3/07)]  

FSC highlights for CeBIT 2007 

At CeBIT 2007, Fujitsu Siemens Computers (FSC) is showcasing products and solutions for SMEs, mobile employees and individual computer users.
[Issue:Two hundred and twenty-seven (19/3/07 - 23/3/07)]  

BizCall IP PBX promises SMME savings 

IP telephony provider BizCall, a member of the Alt-X listed DataPro Group, is now an official reseller of the Epygi IP PBX range that aims to make the benefits of VoIP telephony available to SMEs in a simple, affordable package.
[Issue:Two hundred and twenty-seven (19/3/07 - 23/3/07)]  

BizCall IP PBX promises SMME savings 

IP telephony provider BizCall, a member of the Alt-X listed DataPro Group, is now an official reseller of the Epygi IP PBX range that aims to make the benefits of VoIP telephony available to SMEs in a simple, affordable package.
[Issue:Two hundred and twenty-seven (19/3/07 - 23/3/07)]  

McAfee solution 'protects businesses from the risks of data loss'  

McAfee has announced McAfee Data Loss Prevention (DLP) Host, a comprehensive solution which aims to prevent confidential data loss through malicious and unintentional means.
[Issue:Two hundred and twenty-seven (19/3/07 - 23/3/07)]  

Novell SA announces Red Hat to SUSE training 

Novell SA, in association with SmartSource (Novell's locally-appointed training partner) has announced the local release of the 'Migrating from Red Hat to SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 10' training course, aimed at allowing existing Red Hat qualified engineers to expand their skills base and benefit from a deeper understanding of the two solutions' similarities and differences.
[Issue:Two hundred and twenty-seven (19/3/07 - 23/3/07)]  

Awaiting international approval: Microsoft's Open XML 

The anticipated adoption of Ecma 376 standard on Office Open XML document formats, based on Microsoft's contribution, as an international standard by the ISO/IEC, will have immensely positive effects on customer choice and interoperability in the future, says Microsoft SA's information worker business group executive, Cyril Belikoff.
[Issue:Two hundred and twenty-seven (19/3/07 - 23/3/07)]  

Dell builds basis for highly-reliable Service Oriented Architectures for retailers  

Enterprise-wide, integrated IT systems have become an absolute necessity in the enterprise space for driving cost-effective, more customer-oriented environments essential for remaining competitive in our modern, fast-paced business word. Traditionally this has remained true for some retailers who have utilised IT systems to gain strategic advantage for their businesses while others are have not realised the business advantage of an all-encompassing IT solution.
[Issue:Two hundred and twenty-six (12/3/07 - 16/3/07)]  

McAfee VirusScan Enterprise adds additional layer of security for Microsoft Vista 

McAfee has announced that McAfee VirusScan Enterprise has received the ICSA Labs certification for successful completion of testing under ICSA's most rigorous security standards.
[Issue:Two hundred and twenty-five (5/3/07 - 9/3/07)]  

Axiz presents a 'choice in fast, light, reliable, memory' 

Axiz has introduced the Flash SSD (Nand Flash-based Solid State Disk) from Samsung Electronics. The SSD serves the same purpose as a hard disk drive i.e. a sophisticated data storage medium, the company says.
[Issue:Two hundred and twenty-four (26/2/07 - 2/3/07)]  

FSC announces latest version of CentricStor  

Fujitsu Siemens Computers (FSC) has announced the latest version of its CentricStor virtual tape appliance.
[Issue:Two hundred and twenty-six (12/3/07 - 16/3/07)]  

Oracle announces Enterprise Manager 10g Release 3 

Oracle has announced the general availability of Oracle Enterprise Manager 10g Release 3, which is said to include increased management capabilities for packaged applications and Service-Oriented Architecture (SOA) applications, Oracle Fusion Middleware as well as significantly improved lifecycle management capabilities.
[Issue:Two hundred and twenty-six (12/3/07 - 16/3/07)]  

VIA launches Nano-ITX mainboard 

VIA Technologies, a developer of PC platform solutions, has introduced the 12cm x 12cm VIA EPIA NX-series mainboard, said to be the most power-efficient and feature-rich Nano-ITX platform ever.
[Issue:Two hundred and twenty-six (12/3/07 - 16/3/07)]  

Intel rolls out energy-efficient processors 

Intel has announced two energy-efficient 50-watt server processors that are claimed to represent a 35 to nearly 60% decrease in power from Intel's existing 80- and 120-watt quad-core server products.
[Issue:Two hundred and twenty-six (12/3/07 - 16/3/07)]  

HP BladeSystem 'reduces data centre thermal footprint'  

HP has announced benchmark results confirming that the HP BladeSystem c-Class uses up to 27% less power than the IBM BladeCenter-H in similar configurations that reflect real-world customer usage of blade server environments.
[Issue:Two hundred and twenty-six (12/3/07 - 16/3/07)]  

HP system delivers 'accurate digital colour reproduction' 

HP has announced an integrated system that is intended to deliver a high level of digital colour consistency across a series of devices.
[Issue:Two hundred and twenty-six (12/3/07 - 16/3/07)]  

MicroStrategy introduces next-generation dashboards 

MicroStrategy, a global provider of business intelligence (BI) software, has announced a range of information dashboards for business users, MicroStrategy Dynamic Enterprise Dashboards.
[Issue:Two hundred and twenty-six (12/3/07 - 16/3/07)]  

Pinnacle announces Tandberg StorageLoader LTO-3 

Broad-based ICT distributor, Pinnacle Micro, has announced the local availability of Tandberg Data's StorageLoader LTO-3.
[Issue:Two hundred and twenty-six (12/3/07 - 16/3/07)]  

SanDisk introduces 4GB SanDisk Extreme III cards  

SanDisk has expanded its SanDisk Extreme III pro line with a 4GB SDHCT (SD High Capacity) Class 6 memory card and a 4GB Memory Stick PRO Duo card.
[Issue:Two hundred and twenty-six (12/3/07 - 16/3/07)]  

SMC SA launches Wi-Fi phone charge cradles 

SMC Networks SA has announced the release of two phone-charging cradles designed to complement the company's Wi-Fi phones.
[Issue:Two hundred and twenty-five (5/3/07 - 9/3/07)]  

SanDisk unveils 8GB Ultra II SDHC card 

SanDisk says that it has introduced an 8GB Ultra II SD High Capacity (SDHC) card to meet the growing demand for more photo and video storage. The cards can store over 4000 high-resolution pictures or up to 15 hours of MPEG 4 video, the company says.
[Issue:Two hundred and twenty-five (5/3/07 - 9/3/07)]  

ProScan launches CN2B mobile computer  

ProScan Systems, a distributor of supply chain, automated data collection and mobile computing solutions, recently introduced the Intermec CN2B mobile computer to SA.
[Issue:Two hundred and twenty-five (5/3/07 - 9/3/07)]  

FSC launches Lifebook P7230 

This is what every globetrotting manager dreams of: the freedom to shift important strategy conferences from a stuffy office to the beach or poolside whenever the sun is shining. Now Fujitsu Siemens Computers (FSC) aims to make this dream come true.
[Issue:Two hundred and twenty-five (5/3/07 - 9/3/07)]  

Konica Minolta SA introduces bizhub PRO C6500 

Konica Minolta SA has entered the production print market with its first devices, the bizhub PRO 1050 and bizhub PRO C500, in 2005.
[Issue:Two hundred and twenty-five (5/3/07 - 9/3/07)]  

RCG launches face recognition access control  

A face recognition access control system is now available locally for PCs and notebooks.
[Issue:Two hundred and twenty-five (5/3/07 - 9/3/07)]  

Square One enters large format printer partnership  

Graphic design and print houses, architects, town planners, government departments and consulting engineers stand to benefit from a large format printer and scanner distribution partnership between the Square One Solutions Group, a JSE-listed company focusing on IT-based business solutions, and XL Solutions of Meadowdale.
[Issue:Two hundred and twenty-five (5/3/07 - 9/3/07)]  

Agilent launches handheld RF spectrum analyser 

Official local distributor, Concilium Technologies, has introduced Agilent Technologies' handheld RF spectrum analyser, the Agilent N9340A, which is said to be optimised for installation and maintenance.
[Issue:Two hundred and twenty-five (5/3/07 - 9/3/07)]  

All-band omni-directional antenna from Poynting 

Poynting Antennas says that it has added a 50cm long, true all-band, high-gain omni-directional antenna to its range of cellular antennas.
[Issue:Two hundred and twenty-five (5/3/07 - 9/3/07)]  

Oracle previews governance, compliance application suite 

Oracle has announced the expansion of its governance, risk, and compliance (GRC) applications.
[Issue:Two hundred and twenty-five (5/3/07 - 9/3/07)]  

Aluminium enclosure for WiFi and WiMax outdoor solutions 

Poynting Antennas has announced the WLAN-A0035 aluminium enclosure, which aims to provide an easy way to secure electronics in an outdoor environment close to the receiving and transmitting antennas, thus minimising the power loss in RF cabling, the company says.
[Issue:Two hundred and twenty-five (5/3/07 - 9/3/07)]  

SMC TigerSwitch1000 switch now available  

SMC Networks has announced the shipment of SMC's Gigabit workgroup switch, the 28-port TigerSwitch 1000 (SMC8728L2).
[Issue:Two hundred and twenty-five (5/3/07 - 9/3/07)]  

Symantec delivers online education portal for SMEs 

Symantec has announced the availability of Symantec eCampus, an online education portal designed to aggregate affordable, in-depth product training and a robust library of complementary learning materials specifically geared toward SMEs.
[Issue:Two hundred and twenty-five (5/3/07 - 9/3/07)]  

Solaris worm talks its way through Telnet flaw, reports Sophos 

IT security and control firm, Sophos, is warning computer users of all operating systems of the dangers of malware, as an Internet worm that displays offensive messages and cartoon images of talking turkeys is exploiting a recently announced vulnerability on Sun Solaris servers.
[Issue:Two hundred and twenty-five (5/3/07 - 9/3/07)]  

HP makes 'data back-up and recovery easy for SMEs' 

HP has introduced a disk-based back-up and recovery system intended to make data protection and disaster recovery simple, reliable and affordable.
[Issue:Two hundred and twenty-four (26/2/07 - 2/3/07)]  

Mitel to unveil enhancements to unified communications portfolio  

Mitel will shortly unveil the latest in its portfolio of Unified Communications platforms, applications and devices.
[Issue:Two hundred and twenty-four (26/2/07 - 2/3/07)]  

Tilting Targus mobile display from Axiz 

Axiz has announced the immediate availability of the Targus Ergo D-Pro and Ergo M-Pro notebook stands. Designed to offer multiple tilt positions to hold a notebook in a vertical position, they aim to allow a notebook LCD to be used as a display.
[Issue:Two hundred and twenty-four (26/2/07 - 2/3/07)]  

IBM combines SOA and data integration 

IBM says that it is combining its expertise in Service Oriented Architecture (SOA) and information management to help clients more easily share data and deliver better service by freeing information from individual applications and re-using it throughout their enterprise.
[Issue:Two hundred and twenty-four (26/2/07 - 2/3/07)]  

Nology introduces AirLive networking range  

Nology, a distributing agent of imported quality broadband and networking products, is delivering the AirLive range of networking products to the local market.
[Issue:Two hundred and twenty-four (26/2/07 - 2/3/07)]  

AMD platform 'integrates ATI Graphics'  

AMD has introduced the AMD 690 series chipset, which is claimed to bring together the combined strengths of AMD CPU and platform technology with the features of the ATI Radeon X1250 GPU.
[Issue:Two hundred and twenty-four (26/2/07 - 2/3/07)]  

D-Link rolls out next generation Layer 3 Gigabit switches  

D-Link has announced the launch of its next generation Layer 3 Gigabit switches, the xStack DGS-3600 series.
[Issue:Two hundred and twenty-four (26/2/07 - 2/3/07)]  

DCC brings TCL's LCD monitors to SA 

Distributor Drive Control Corporation (DCC) has signed a distribution agreement with TCL, a Chinese manufacturer of monitors and TVs, to bring its 17-inch LCD monitors into the local market.
[Issue:Two hundred and twenty-four (26/2/07 - 2/3/07)]  

Oracle introduces ILM Assistant 

Oracle has announced the availability of Oracle Information Lifecycle Management Assistant (Oracle ILM Assistant), a free tool which aims to provide customers with a range of Information Lifecycle Management (ILM) capabilities for Oracle Database 10g.
[Issue:Two hundred and twenty-four (26/2/07 - 2/3/07)]  

Dell bolsters storage portfolio for SMEs 

Dell has announced the PowerVault RD1000, a removable storage device for data back-up and restore, aimed at the SME market.
[Issue:Two hundred and twenty-four (26/2/07 - 2/3/07)]  

Microsoft tool helps plan Office 2007 conversions 
Eric Lai, Computerworld (US online)
Microsoft has released the final part of a free tool kit designed to help corporate users to convert their existing Office files to Office 2007's new Open XML file format.
[Issue:Two hundred and twenty-four (26/2/07 - 2/3/07)]  

Oracle unveils management solution for Unbreakable Linux users 

Oracle has introduced Oracle Management Pack for Linux, an enterprise-class, Linux management solution for Oracle Unbreakable Linux users.
[Issue:Two hundred and nineteen (22/01/07 - 26/01/07)]  

Pinnacle announces Symbol access point 

Local distribution house, Pinnacle Micro, has announced the local availability of Symbol's AP-5131, an access point that aims to help to extend mobility and wireless security to SMEs.
[Issue:Two hundred and nineteen (22/01/07 - 26/01/07)]  

Blade servers: consolidation platform or cost centre?  
Nic Shaw, Technology head - advanced infrastructure at Dimension Data SA
Data centre real estate has long been some of the most expensive property in an organisation. To take care of this issue, blade servers were designed. By consolidating servers, IT managers were, essentially, allowed to pack more processing power into a server rack.
[Issue:Two hundred and twenty-four (26/2/07 - 2/3/07)]  

Xeon 5300 processor-enabled servers available from Pinnacle 

Broad-based ICT supplier, Pinnacle Micro, has announced the local availability of quad-core Intel Xeon 5300 processors for the Supermicro range of dual-processor (DP) server solutions.
[Issue:Two hundred and twenty-four (26/2/07 - 2/3/07)]  

Workgroup announces Corel Painter X 

Local distribution house, Workgroup, has announced the local availability of Corel's Painter X painting and illustration software upgrade, which, Workgroup says, continues its focus on giving professional artists, designers and photographers a natural painting and illustration experience.
[Issue:Two hundred and twenty-four (26/2/07 - 2/3/07)]  

Conquer Kronus with Gigabyte's GeForce 8800 GTS 320MB cards! 

Gigabyte has announced the launch of its latest graphics accelerators, the GV-NX88S320H-B-RH, which are being distributed locally by Rectron with the Dark Crusade expansion for Warhammer 40 000: Dawn of War.
[Issue:Two hundred and twenty-three (19/2/07 - 23/2/07)]  

Sony solution 'brings analysis capability to IP-based monitoring systems' 

Sony has announced the latest version of its IP monitoring software, RealShot Manager 4.0, developed with the detection needs and workflow considerations of security professionals in mind.
[Issue:Two hundred and twenty-three (19/2/07 - 23/2/07)]  

Schneider Electric finalises acquisition of APC 

Schneider Electric has announced the completion of the acquisition of American Power Conversion (APC), following satisfaction of the closing conditions of the merger agreement.
[Issue:Two hundred and twenty-three (19/2/07 - 23/2/07)]  

Software boosts bizhub production range 

Konica Minolta SA (KMSA) has introduced MicroPress, said to be the latest in digital prepress and workflow management technology.
[Issue:Two hundred and twenty-three (19/2/07 - 23/2/07)]  

Axiz introduces 8GB USB Flash Drive 

Axiz has introduced the 8GB USB Flash Drive, which is said to be a versatile storage solution compatible with both Windows and Mac operating systems.
[Issue:Two hundred and twenty-three (19/2/07 - 23/2/07)]  

RCG introduces face recognition system for TCP/IP network 

RCG Systems SA has launched the RCG FxGuard Pro biometric access control system with face recognition technology.
[Issue:Two hundred and twenty-three (19/2/07 - 23/2/07)]  

Epson launches two solutions for the home 

Epson has launched two all-in-one solutions. The Epson Stylus CX5900 is said to be suitable for a wide range of printing, from documents to photo printing, while the Stylus CX4900 is claimed to be suited for everyday printing and copying,
[Issue:Two hundred and twenty-three (19/2/07 - 23/2/07)]  

Dell notebook aimed at consumers & small businesses 

Dell recently enhanced its mobile offering to consumers and small businesses in Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA) with the launch of the Inspiron 1501 - a high-performance notebook computer said to be ideal for everyday entertainment and productivity uses.
[Issue:Two hundred and twenty-three (19/2/07 - 23/2/07)]  

SanDisk aims to simplify buying memory cards for mobile phones 

SanDisk has introduced the microSDT Multi SDT Kit, aiming to bring together in one package a microSD flash card with a miniSDT adapter and a standard SD adapter.
[Issue:Two hundred and twenty-three (19/2/07 - 23/2/07)]  

IBM launches drive-based tape encryption solution  

IBM has announced a tape library solution said to offer enterprise-class tape drive-based encryption capabilities at an affordable price point for midrange corporations and enterprise workgroups.
[Issue:Two hundred and twenty-three (19/2/07 - 23/2/07)]  

Virtual Fighter 5 gives PS3 sales jump in Japan 
Martyn Williams, IDG News Service (Tokyo Bureau)
The launch of Sega's long-awaited "Virtual Fighter 5" for the PlayStation 3 gave the console its biggest hit of the year so far, according to figures released on Friday.
[Issue:Two hundred and twenty-three (19/2/07 - 23/2/07)]  

IT service management solutions available from Blue Label 

Blue Label Technology has announced the local availability of LANDesk's next generation solutions for IT service management.
[Issue:Two hundred and twenty-three (19/2/07 - 23/2/07)]  

Symantec expands application performance management portfolio 

Symantec has announced the expansion of its end-to-end Application Performance Management (APM) solution, which is designed to proactively monitor, analyse and diagnose performance and availability bottlenecks that impact business-critical applications.
[Issue:Two hundred and twenty-three (19/2/07 - 23/2/07)]  

Concilium, Agilent roll out advanced performance network analyser  

Concilium Technologies and Agilent Technologies have introduced PNA-X, a network analyser which is claimed to offer microwave analysis from 10MHz to 25,6GHz.
[Issue:Two hundred and twenty-three (19/2/07 - 23/2/07)]  

Virtual Windows to run unmodified on Linux 

Novell and Intel have 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 twenty-two (12/2/07 - 16/2/07)]  

SanDisk introduces 8GB Jedec-compatible Flash Drive  

SanDisk has introduced a Joint Electron Device Engineering Council (Jedec) standard version of the iNAND embedded flash drive (EFD), which is soon to be available in capacities of up to 8GB.
[Issue:Two hundred and twenty-two (12/2/07 - 16/2/07)]  

Transcend introduces USB 2.0 Flash Drive  

Transcend Information (Transcend) has introduced a refined USB 2.0 Flash Drive, the JetFlash V90, which has a capacity of 2GB. The stylish metal body with genuine mother-of-pearl is intended to make the JetFlash V90 a trendy device.
[Issue:Two hundred and twenty-two (12/2/07 - 16/2/07)]  

Dell ushers in digital lifestyle with Vista 

Dell has begun taking orders across Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA) for Dell desktop and notebook computers pre-loaded with Microsoft Windows Vista
[Issue:Two hundred and twenty-two (12/2/07 - 16/2/07)]  

Printacom launches additions to its portfolio 

Printacom, sole importer and brand representative for OKI Printing Solutions in SA has launched printing solutions from OKI which aim to add increased reliability, cost efficiency and performance to their customers' print equipment.
[Issue:Two hundred and twenty-two (12/2/07 - 16/2/07)]  

FSC notebook supports HSUPA  

European IT manufacturer, Fujitsu Siemens Computers (FSC), has unveiled a notebook which supports UTMS standard High Speed Upload Package Access (HSUPA).
[Issue:Two hundred and twenty-two (12/2/07 - 16/2/07)]  

Oce software supports AutoCAD 

Softelec's VPHybridCAD Version 9, which is available from Oce SA, is claimed to support all AutoCAD and AutoCAD LT platforms from 2000 through 2007.
[Issue:Two hundred and twenty-two (12/2/07 - 16/2/07)]  

Epson supports Windows Vista 

Epson says that it is committed to supporting Microsoft's Vista operating system, and that it is continually developing applications and device drivers across its range of digital imaging products to comply with Microsoft's global standards.

Storage environments 'now easier to manage'  

HP has announced storage offerings designed to help enterprise customers to consolidate, virtualise and secure their storage environments.
[Issue:Two hundred and twenty-two (12/2/07 - 16/2/07)]  

Attix5 announces latest release of back-up solution 

Based on the understanding that back-ups are best when they take place with little or no intervention from administrators or computer users, disc-to-disc back-up and restore specialist, Attix5, has announced the latest iteration of its remote solution for data protection, Attix5 Backup Professional.
[Issue:Two hundred and twenty-two (12/2/07 - 16/2/07)]  

PCL-enabled single function printer announced 

Broad-based ICT distributor, Pinnacle Micro, has announced the availability of the Laser Shot LBP3460, Canon's PCL-enabled monochrome single function printer (SFP) in the Laser Shot range.
[Issue:Two hundred and twenty-two (12/2/07 - 16/2/07)]  

AMD ushers in multimedia for mobile devices 

AMD has introduced the AMD Imageon 2298, 2294 and 2192 media processors, aiming to offer ultra-fast, high-resolution image processing, DVD-quality video and high-definition audio for compelling mobile multimedia experiences.
[Issue:Two hundred and twenty-two (12/2/07 - 16/2/07)]  

Intelligent archiving solution offers flexibility and control - Symantec 

Symantec has announced Symantec Enterprise Vault 7.0, an intelligent content archival solution that is designed to store e-mail and collaborative content cost-effectively, manage it according to retention and compliance requirements, and to support e-discovery and knowledge management.
[Issue:Two hundred and twenty-two (12/2/07 - 16/2/07)]  

Heatsoft releases PC back-up solution 

Heatsoft has released Heatsoft Automatic Synchronizer 1.07 (HAS), a Windows utility designed for automatic synchronisation, back-up, replication and mirroring of important files on most storage media or even between two computers on a network.
[Issue:Two hundred and twenty-two (12/2/07 - 16/2/07)]  

Softline ACCPAC announces latest version of Accpac CRM 

Softline ACCPAC has announced the local availability of Accpac CRM v6, its latest customer relationship management (CRM) product
[Issue:Two hundred and twenty-two (12/2/07 - 16/2/07)]  

McAfee SiteAdvisor Plus adds support  

McAfee has announced that McAfee SiteAdvisor Plus, a Web safety tool designed to actively shield consumers' computers from dangerous Web sites encountered when browsing, searching, instant messaging or e-mailing, now supports Firefox, AOL Instant Messenger (AIM) and AOL mail.
[Issue:Two hundred and twenty-one (5/2/07 - 9/2/07)]  

AMD unveils Opteron processors for datacentre performance 

AMD has announced the availability of AMD Opteron processor models in both 68-watt and 95-watt thermal envelopes.
[Issue:Two hundred and twenty-one (5/2/07 - 9/2/07)]  

Sophos launches malware protection for Windows Mobile 

Sophos has announced the availability of Sophos Mobile Security, which is designed to protect organisations against the growing number of malware attacks aimed at Windows Mobile.
[Issue:Two hundred and twenty-one (5/2/07 - 9/2/07)]  

'Affordable productivity for SoHo users' 

Lexmark has introduced two X Series printers, the Lexmark X9350 Wireless Office All-in-One with two-sided printing and the Lexmark X5470 All-In-One with Fax and Photo.
[Issue:Two hundred and twenty-one (5/2/07 - 9/2/07)]  

SanDisk's C200 MP3 players on the way 

SanDisk, a manufacturer and supplier of flash memory, has confirmed that its flash memory-based MP3 players, the Sansa C200 Series, will soon be available on the local market.
[Issue:Two hundred and twenty-one (5/2/07 - 9/2/07)]  

McAfee introduces mobile security risk management  

McAfee has announced the launch of Mobile Security Risk Management, a modular three-pronged approach designed to enable mobile operators to counter the increasing threats posed by malicious and abusive content and create a secure framework on which to build future services.
[Issue:Two hundred and twenty-one (5/2/07 - 9/2/07)]  

Open Text announces Livelink ECM 10 

Open Text, an independent provider of enterprise content management (ECM) software and solutions, has announced Livelink ECM 10, which is said to be a step that lets customers implement a true enterprise-wide content management strategy, according to Rob Shaw, product manager for Open Text at Datacentrix.
[Issue:Two hundred and twenty-one (5/2/07 - 9/2/07)]  

Logitech has 'peripherals that bring Vista to life' 

Windows Vista was launched recently and the supplier of personal peripherals, Logitech, says that it has the mice, keyboards, webcams and speakers designed to bring Vista to life.
[Issue:Two hundred and twenty-one (5/2/07 - 9/2/07)]  

Esquire rolls out Kingmax Digital's 4GB memory card 

Esquire Technologies has announced Kingmax Digital's release of a 4GB SD 2.0 compliant microSDHC memory card.
[Issue:Two hundred and twenty-one (5/2/07 - 9/2/07)]  

Dell rolls out 27-inch flat panel monitor 

Dell has added a flat panel monitor to its current portfolio, aiming to offer high-performance and affordable prices for both corporate customers and consumers across Europe, Middle East & Africa (EMEA).
[Issue:Two hundred and twenty-one (5/2/07 - 9/2/07)]  

Iomega expands storage capacity of two products 

Iomega has announced new versions of two of its storage products: the high-end Iomega UltraMax desktop hard drive with expanded capacity to 1 TB, and a small form-factor Iomega dual interface portable hard drive with 120 Gigabytes of storage capacity.
[Issue:Two hundred and twenty-one (5/2/07 - 9/2/07)]  

EOH Technology Consulting launches evaluation centre  

EOH Technology Consulting, a Certified Professional Services Provider of Technology Evaluation Centres (TEC) has launched the TEC ERP for Services evaluation centre, aiming to help companies to select the right ERP software solution - an often challenging process (http://erp.technologyevaluation.com/).
[Issue:Two hundred and twenty-one (5/2/07 - 9/2/07)]  

Oracle releases five application families 

Oracle has announced new versions of its five major product lines, with the introduction of Oracle E-Business Suite Release 12, Oracle's PeopleSoft Enterprise Release 9.0, Siebel CRM 8.0, JD Edwards EnterpriseOne 8.12 and JD Edwards World A9.1.
[Issue:Two hundred and twenty-one (5/2/07 - 9/2/07)]  

'Time Machine' boosts LG 

Global and regional digital supplier, LG Electronics, says that it has consolidated its position in the digital display market, with strong growth for its range of 'Time Machine' televisions.
[Issue:Two hundred and twenty-one (5/2/07 - 9/2/07)]  

Sony unveils Blu-ray disc drive burner 

Sony Electronics has unveiled an internal Blu-ray Disc (BD) rewritable drive for the computer aftermarket.
[Issue:Two hundred and twenty-one (5/2/07 - 9/2/07)]  

Gigabyte 'uncaps motherboard limitations' 

In an ideal world, motherboards would be like the Rolling Stones; still able to perform after countless years of abuse. Unfortunately, motherboards tend to be more like Right Said Fred; good for a couple of hits, after which they quickly burn out and fade away.
[Issue:Two hundred and twenty (29/01/07 - 2/2/07)]  

Pinnacle introduces f/1.2 standard lens from Canon 

Digital lifestyle specialist, Pinnacle Micro, has announced the L-series standard prime lens: the EF 50m f/1.2L USM from Canon.
[Issue:Two hundred and twenty (29/01/07 - 2/2/07)]  

Take ET home with Toshiba cinema projectors 

Toshiba's latest home cinema projectors are claimed to be lightweight, easy to set up, and capable of delivering razor-sharp, high-contrast images.
[Issue:Two hundred and twenty (29/01/07 - 2/2/07)]  

Konica Minolta unveils colour laser printers  

Konica Minolta Printing Solutions Europe has introduced its magicolor 5500 series range of colour laser printers.
[Issue:Two hundred and twenty (29/01/07 - 2/2/07)]  

Compuware introduces quality assurance solution 

Compuware has introduced a quality assurance solution - Compuware Quality Management.
[Issue:Two hundred and twenty (29/01/07 - 2/2/07)]  

Pinnacle/Workgroup rolls out GM-1500 

Local distribution houses, Pinnacle Micro and Workgroup, have announced the availability of a compact, multi-featured dual stick gamepad - the GM-1500.
[Issue:Two hundred and twenty (29/01/07 - 2/2/07)]  

Transcend launches MP3 players 

Transcend Information has launched its T.sonic 820 series of MP3 players.
[Issue:Two hundred and twenty (29/01/07 - 2/2/07)]  

VIA announces chipset support for Vista 

VIA Technologies, a developer of silicon chip technologies and PC platform solutions, has announced a range of core logic solutions for Vista-based systems across all the major processor platforms for motherboard, PC, server and device manufacturers.
[Issue:Two hundred and twenty (29/01/07 - 2/2/07)]  

Acer Windows Vista notebooks land in SA 

Acer SA has announced the immediate local availability of its first notebooks preloaded with the next-generation Microsoft operating system, Windows Vista.
[Issue:Two hundred and twenty (29/01/07 - 2/2/07)]  

Enhancements to mySAP All-in-One 'make it more affordable' 

Enhancements made by global business solutions giant, SAP AG, to its suite of industry-specific SAP All-in-One solutions are intended to make them all the more affordable for the mid-size organisations for which they have been specifically developed.
[Issue:Two hundred and twenty (29/01/07 - 2/2/07)]  

Phoenix launches Acronis True Image Home 10 

Acronis True Image Home 10 aims to give users more control in protecting favourite files. It is designed to back up music, photo or application files without imaging an entire disk.
[Issue:Two hundred and twenty (29/01/07 - 2/2/07)]  

Comodo Firewall goes Pro - remains free to all users 

Comodo, a provider of identity and trust assurance management solutions, has announced the release of the latest version of its Personal Firewall, Comodo Firewall Pro.
[Issue:Two hundred and nineteen (22/01/07 - 26/01/07)]  

VIA announces PCI Express Chipset  

VIA Technologies, an innovator and developer of silicon chip technologies and PC platform solutions, has announced the launch of the VIA VN896 digital media mobile IGP chipset, which is certified Vista Basic-ready by Microsoft and is designed to provide users with visual clarity for notebooks and the new breed of ultra mobile devices.
[Issue:Two hundred and nineteen (22/01/07 - 26/01/07)]  

Samsung releases Digimax S1000 

According to Samsung, the Digimax S1000 is a high resolution camera equipped with a true-colour filtered 10,1 megapixel CCD and a 30x total zoom. It is designed to allow users to produce high-quality, detailed photos for printing up to poster size.
[Issue:Two hundred and nineteen (22/01/07 - 26/01/07)]  

MicroWorld gears up for Infosecurity 

Security firm, MicroWorld Technologies, has announced its participation in InfoSecurity 2007, which is to be held from February 6 - 8 at Fieramilanocity, Milan.
[Issue:Two hundred and nineteen (22/01/07 - 26/01/07)]  

Open Text expands offerings  

Open Text, an independent provider of enterprise content management (ECM) software, and TCDI, a supplier of large-scale electronic discovery and litigation case management solutions, have announced Livelink ECM - Litigation Management, a solution that aims to help organisations to significantly reduce their eDiscovery costs and resource demands.
[Issue:Two hundred and nineteen (22/01/07 - 26/01/07)]  

Acer projector offers 'portability and style' 

Acer SA has launched the Acer XD1150 to the local market, aiming to meet the demand for a portable entry-level projector that produces vivid images for home entertainment, classroom and SME applications.
[Issue:Two hundred and nineteen (22/01/07 - 26/01/07)]  

Transcend releases advanced multi-card reader  

Transcend Information (Transcend), a supplier of flash memory products, has released its advanced Hi-Speed USB 2.0 multi-card reader, RDM2.
[Issue:Two hundred and nineteen (22/01/07 - 26/01/07)]  

McAfee solution 'strengthens proactive threat prevention' 

McAfee has announced the latest version of its total protection solution, McAfee Total Protection for Enterprise 2.0.
[Issue:Two hundred and nineteen (22/01/07 - 26/01/07)]  

Memorex wins 2007 CEA award 

Imation, a global supplier of removable data storage media, has announced that Memorex Inkjet Printable Media with AquaGuard technology is the winner of a 2007 Consumer Electronics Association (CEA) Innovations Design and Engineering Award.
[Issue:Two hundred and nineteen (22/01/07 - 26/01/07)]  

MicroWorld to present solutions at RSA Conference 2007  

The RSA Conference and expo on information security will take place at Moscone Center, San Francisco, from February 5 - 9.
[Issue:Two hundred and eighteen (15/01/07 - 19/01/07)]  

Network camera for trains and buses 

Axis Communications has introduced a network camera designed for use in buses and trains. The AXIS 209FD-R Network Camera is a palm-sized, rugged unit, said to be resistant to the vibrations and high humidity in mass transit vehicles. The network camera is designed to provide crisp, digital video over an IP network.
[Issue:Two hundred and eighteen (15/01/07 - 19/01/07)]  

Imation expands removable hard disk portfolio  

Imation, a worldwide supplier of removable data storage media, has signed a licensing agreement with ProStor Systems to manufacture, market and sell Imation-brand RDX technology, and has expanded its removable hard disk drive (RHDD) portfolio to include Imation-brand RDX cartridges.
[Issue:Two hundred and eighteen (15/01/07 - 19/01/07)]  

IBM introduces entry storage systems 

IBM has announced the System Storage DS3000 Series, entry-level disk arrays featuring integrated management software designed to give SMEs, as well as distributed large enterprise customers, a simple, reliable and affordable solution to handle all their storage needs.
[Issue:Two hundred and eighteen (15/01/07 - 19/01/07)]  

Axis 223M rolls out IPv6 video camera 

Axis has announced the 223M video camera, which is said to be a 2-megapixel day/night camera offering 1600 x 1200 resolution, even in low light conditions (down to 1,5 lux for colour and 0,2 lux for monochrome).
[Issue:Two hundred and eighteen (15/01/07 - 19/01/07)]  

Transcend announces SD gaming cards  

Transcend Information has showcased its SD gaming cards which are said to be designed specially for game consoles, such as Sony PS3 and Nintendo Wii, at the 2007 Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas.
[Issue:Two hundred and eighteen (15/01/07 - 19/01/07)]  

Konica Minolta announces Simitri HD Polymerised Toner 

Konica Minolta Printing Solutions Europe has introduced its next generation polymerised toner, Simitri HD.
[Issue:Two hundred and eighteen (15/01/07 - 19/01/07)]  

Post Vision Technology launches Version 2.0 of PPO 

Local provider of Project Portfolio Management (PPM) software solutions to small, medium and large sized organisations, Post Vision Technology, has launched Version 2.0 of its Web-based application, Project Portfolio Office (PPO).
[Issue:Two hundred and eighteen (15/01/07 - 19/01/07)]  

Pastel 'makes POS operations easier for SMEs' 

In line with its strategy of letting business drive technology and going beyond accounting, Softline Pastel has brought to market a Point of Sale (POS) add-on module for its Pastel Partner accounting software range.
[Issue:Two hundred and eighteen (15/01/07 - 19/01/07)]  

SMC Networks SA introduces 11n wireless cardbus adapter 

SMC Networks SA has introduced the EZ Connect N Draft 11n Wireless Cardbus Adapter (SMCWCB-N) to the local market.
[Issue:Two hundred and eighteen (15/01/07 - 19/01/07)]  

SMC Networks SA introduces draft 11n wireless cardbus adapter 

SMC Networks SA has introduced the EZ Connect N Draft 11n Wireless Cardbus Adapter (SMCWCB-N) to the local market.
[Issue:Two hundred and eighteen (15/01/07 - 19/01/07)]  

SMC targets local market with 802.11n draft-compliant product 

SMC Networks SA has announced that it will soon bring to market several solutions from the first global shipment of draft 802.11n-compliant wireless networking products.
[Issue:Two hundred and seventeen (8/1/07 -12/1/07)]  

CyberMatrix Employee Scheduler v2 released 

CyberMatrix has released version 2.00 of its Employee Scheduler, which is said to be an easy to use single or multi-user software application for creating and managing employee schedules.
[Issue:Two hundred and seventeen (8/1/07 -12/1/07)]  

Transcend announces DDR2-533 printer memory  

Transcend Information has announced the release of its high speed DDR2-533 printer memory. This memory module is designed for the new generation of HP laser printers such as the HP LaserJet P2015/P3005 series, and it is claimed to be totally compatible with HP original memory (HP P/N, 128MB:CB422A, 256MB:CB423A).
[Issue:Two hundred and seventeen (8/1/07 -12/1/07)]  

Epson rolls out EMP-TW620 home cinema projector 

The Epson EMP-TW620 is an HD Ready projector said to be able to satisfy home cinema lovers who demand high quality at an affordable price. It features a native 16:9 resolution for movies and displays true High Definition content, the company says.
[Issue:Two hundred and seventeen (8/1/07 -12/1/07)]  

SanDisk launches 32GB solid state drive  

SanDisk has introduced a 32GB, 1,8-inch solid state drive (SSD) as a drop-in replacement for the standard mechanical hard disk drive.
[Issue:Two hundred and seventeen (8/1/07 -12/1/07)]  

Smart switch series provides networking solution for SMEs 

D-Link, the end-to-end networking solutions provider for the business and consumer markets, has announced the launch of its next generation Web Smart Ethernet switch series.
[Issue:Two hundred and seventeen (8/1/07 -12/1/07)]  

AMD announces media products 

AMD has introduced the AMD LIVE! notebook PC, a mobile media centre designed to help consumers to simplify and enjoy their digital lifestyle.
[Issue:Two hundred and seventeen (8/1/07 -12/1/07)]  

SanDisk announces wireless Internet MP3 player 

SanDisk, the second largest seller of MP3 players in the USA, has announced the Sansa Connect, a Wi-Fi enabled MP3 player that is designed to allow consumers to enjoy and recommend music from almost anywhere.
[Issue:Two hundred and seventeen (8/1/07 -12/1/07)]  

JetFlash USB flash drives 'work with Windows Vista'  

Transcend Information, a manufacturer of Flash Memory products, has announced that all of its JetFlash series of USB Flash Drives (both Hi-Speed and V Series) work with Windows Vista.
[Issue:Two hundred and seventeen (8/1/07 -12/1/07)]  

Heatsoft Clone Cleaner Pro is 'smart PC clean-up solution' 

Heatsoft has released Clone Cleaner Pro 1.05, a Windows utility that is designed to help to keep PCs clean, by locating duplicate files according to variety of user-specified parameters and to copy, move or remove files with the same name, same size, same content on local computer or network computers.
[Issue:Two hundred and seventeen (8/1/07 -12/1/07)]  

Transcend releases 2GB microSD memory card 

Transcend Information, a supplier of flash memory cards, has announced its 2GB microSD Memory Card. According to the company, the card's dimensions are 15mm x 11mm x 1mm.
[Issue:Two hundred and seventeen (8/1/07 -12/1/07)]  

Xerox releases lightweight colour printer for SMEs 

The Xerox Phaser 6110 is available from local Bytes Document Solutions' distributors, Rectron and Square One.
[Issue:Two hundred and sixteen (11/12/06 - 15/12/06)]  

SolarWinds 'improves network visibility and performance' 

SolarWinds, a supplier of network management software, has announced Orion NetFlow Traffic Analyzer (NetFlow Traffic Analyzer), a module in the Orion Network Management Platform (Orion). SolarWinds is previewing the module on its Web site at www.solarwinds.net.
[Issue:Two hundred and sixteen (11/12/06 - 15/12/06)]  

Sophos extends application control to block computer games 

Sophos says that it will give companies the ability to control and block top-selling computer games, including The Sims 2 (EA Games), Fifa 07 (EA Sports) and Football Manager 2007 (Sega), from January.
[Issue:Two hundred and sixteen (11/12/06 - 15/12/06)]  

CA delivers 'comprehensive recovery management' 

CA has introduced a recovery management solution that aims to help customers to ensure protection, recoverability and uninterrupted access to critical business information by combining continuous data protection (CDP), business continuity and disaster recovery capabilities into one easy-to-manage package.
[Issue:Two hundred and sixteen (11/12/06 - 15/12/06)]  

APC expands performance Smart-UPS line  

American Power Conversion (APC) says that it has expanded its Smart-UPS RT line to include 6000VA and 8000VA models. These double conversion online uninterruptible power supplies (UPSes) are designed to offer users tight voltage and frequency regulation, internal bypass, and input power factor correction.
[Issue:Two hundred and sixteen (11/12/06 - 15/12/06)]  

Sahara unveils 12-inch Stylebook  

Sahara Computers has announced the market release of the Sahara 12-inch Stylebook.
[Issue:Two hundred and sixteen (11/12/06 - 15/12/06)]  

McAfee announces Windows Vista-compatible products  

McAfee has announced McAfee VirusScan Enterprise 8.5 and McAfee AntiSpyware Enterprise 8.5 support for Microsoft Windows Vista, which aim to provide customers with advanced, proactive protection from viruses, worms, spyware, adware, rootkits, hacker attacks and exploits.
[Issue:Two hundred and sixteen (11/12/06 - 15/12/06)]  

Konica Minolta magicolor 2550DN 'enhances in-house printing' 

Konica Minolta Printing Solutions Europe has introduced the magicolor 2550DN printer. Said to be suitable for the office professional or small workgroup, the magicolor 2550DN has additional features that are intended to enhance in-house printing and increase performance.
[Issue:Two hundred and sixteen (11/12/06 - 15/12/06)]  

Transcend releases StoreJet 2.5" SATA HDD 

Transcend Information (Transcend) has announced its latest StoreJet 2.5 HDD, the StoreJet 2.5 SATA, which uses an aluminium case to house a 2,5-inch SATA hard drive.
[Issue:Two hundred and sixteen (11/12/06 - 15/12/06)]  

Panda ActiveScan Pro now available in licence packs 

Panda ActiveScan Pro, the online solution from Panda Software for detecting and disinfecting all types of known and unknown Internet threats, is now available in licence packs.
[Issue:Two hundred and sixteen (11/12/06 - 15/12/06)]  

Media Gateway provides single point of contact  

Storgate has announced the local availability of the D7 Media Gateway - a digital audio, video and picture playback-solution that aims to provide home PC users with a single point of interaction with all of their personal media.
[Issue:Two hundred and sixteen (11/12/06 - 15/12/06)]  

UN labour agency runs Oracle e-business suite  

The International Labour Office (ILO), with headquarters in Geneva, has implemented the Oracle E-Business Suite, aiming to better enable it to deliver greater transparency and administrative coherence across its worldwide network of offices.
[Issue:Two hundred and sixteen (11/12/06 - 15/12/06)]  

Transcend announces 1GB DDR2-533 Micro-DIMM memory module for notebooks 

Transcend Information has announced its 1GB Hi-Speed DDR2-533 Micro-DIMM Memory Module for Notebooks that use Intel's Centrino Duo platform.
[Issue:Two hundred and fifteen (4/12/06 - 8/12/06)]  

FSC, EMC 'deliver building block for Enterprise SOA' 

Fujitsu Siemens Computers (FSC) and EMC have announced integration of EMC networked storage systems and software with the next generation of FSC's FlexFrame for mySAP Business Suite.
[Issue:Two hundred and fifteen (4/12/06 - 8/12/06)]  

Apacer flash cards available 

Digital lifestyle specialist, Pinnacle Micro, has announced the immediate availability of Apacer's Photo Steno Pro III 150X and Photo Steno III 88X CompactFlash cards, which are targeted at professional photographers who use fast, high-end DSLR cameras.
[Issue:Two hundred and fifteen (4/12/06 - 8/12/06)]  

Acer offers low-cost, high efficiency desktop solution 

Acer SA has launched the AcerPower F6, said to be a workstation designed for corporate and SME users who want a low-cost and reliable desktop that provides high-end performance while keeping energy consumption at the minimum.
[Issue:Two hundred and fifteen (4/12/06 - 8/12/06)]  

HP adds two systems to entry-level storage line-up  

HP has introduced two direct-attached storage enclosures based on serial-attached SCSI (SAS) technology, which are designed to extend the data performance, flexibility and reliability of its entry-level Modular Smart Array (MSA) family.
[Issue:Two hundred and fifteen (4/12/06 - 8/12/06)]  

FrontRange to launch GoldMine Enterprise Edition 5.1 for Windows Vista 

FrontRange Solutions says that it intends to ensure that its applications are compatible with the Windows Vista operating system.
[Issue:Two hundred and fifteen (4/12/06 - 8/12/06)]  

Webroot announces SME security 

Webroot Software, a provider of anti-spyware software for consumer, enterprise and SME markets, has announced Webroot SME Security, an Internet threat solution designed specifically to protect SMEs from spyware and viruses.
[Issue:Two hundred and fifteen (4/12/06 - 8/12/06)]  

Native support from Symantec software for Iomega drives 

NYSE-listed Iomega, a global supplier of data storage and protection products, recently announced that Symantec's Backup Exec 11d for Windows Servers now natively supports the innovative Iomega REV drive.
[Issue:Two hundred and fifteen (4/12/06 - 8/12/06)]  

Novell rolls out Linux-based Open Enterprise Server 2  

Novell has introduced Novell Open Enterprise Server 2, announcing support from software partners and delivering a training and technical services promotion intended to help more customers to take advantage of Open Enterprise Server.
[Issue:Two hundred and fifteen (4/12/06 - 8/12/06)]  

HP introduces blade workstation  

HP has introduced a blade workstation solution which aims to combine the benefits and security of a centralised data centre with workstation-class performance.
[Issue:Two hundred and fifteen (4/12/06 - 8/12/06)]  

Canon's G7 camera available through Pinnacle 

Digital lifestyle specialist, Pinnacle Micro, has announced the availability of Canon's PowerShot G7, a 10 Megapixel camera.
[Issue:Two hundred and fifteen (4/12/06 - 8/12/06)]  

CA solution aims to simplify deployment and management of Windows Vista  

CA has announced the availability of the Business Desktop Deployment Plus (BDD+), a management solution that is designed to reduce the time and cost of deploying and managing the Windows Vista operating system.
[Issue:Two hundred and fifteen (4/12/06 - 8/12/06)]  

Transcend releases USB 2.0 flash drive  

Transcend Information (Transcend) has released a USB2.0 Flash Drive, the JetFlash 180, which is Transcend's first USB Flash Drive with a stainless steel body.
[Issue:Two hundred and fifteen (4/12/06 - 8/12/06)]  

Storgate launches TVisto multimedia centre 

Wherever you look today, digital media is becoming the format of choice for users actively consuming music, video and static content such as photographs.
[Issue:Two hundred and fourteen (27/11/06 - 1/12/06)]  

Hands-free scanner from Proscan 

Proscan Systems, a distributor of supply chain, automated data collection and mobile computing solutions, has extended its range of barcode scanners with the addition of the Datalogic hands-free Diamond DLL2020.
[Issue:Two hundred and fourteen (27/11/06 - 1/12/06)]  

Automating NCA legislation simplified by Magix 

Aiming to assist companies to meet the burdensome requirements of the National Credit Act (NCA) of 2005, Magix Integration has announced the availability of Dynasec's Securitive Enterprise to organisations that offer credit as part of their day-to-day business.
[Issue:Two hundred and fourteen (27/11/06 - 1/12/06)]  

Annex goes Pro with FSC's Amilo V3205 

Annex Distribution, local partner to international vendor of technology & solutions, Fujitsu Siemens Computers (FSC), has announced the availability of the AMILO Pro V3205 Edition.
[Issue:Two hundred and fourteen (27/11/06 - 1/12/06)]  

CA 'advances virtual platform management' 

CA has announced Unicenter Advanced Systems Management (Unicenter ASM) r11.1, a platform-agnostic solution designed to provide centralised management for virtualised and clustered server environments - and to enable customers to continuously assess, manage and optimise system resources to ensure service availability and reliability.
[Issue:Two hundred and fourteen (27/11/06 - 1/12/06)]  

JetFlash USB flash drives 'work with Windows Vista' 

Transcend Information, a manufacturer of flash memory products, has announced that its JetFlash series of USB Flash Drives (both Hi-Speed and V Series) work fully with Windows Vista.
[Issue:Two hundred and fourteen (27/11/06 - 1/12/06)]  

Epson launches printers with a 'photo expert' inside 

Epson has included its latest ink technology offering - Claria Photographic Ink, in two 6-colour photo printers, the Stylus Photo R390 and R270, which also feature Epson PhotoEnhance technology.
[Issue:Two hundred and fourteen (27/11/06 - 1/12/06)]  

Axis introduces professional video server supporting IPv6 

Axis Communications has announced the AXIS 243SA Video Server, a one-channel video server designed to support IPv6.
[Issue:Two hundred and fourteen (27/11/06 - 1/12/06)]  

FSC 'adds professional services to its proposition' 

Fujitsu Siemens Computers (FSC) says that it has begun to incorporate the IT Professional Services (ITPS) business of Siemens Business Services (SBS), having obtained the requisite approval from the relevant regulatory bodies. This follows the ratification of the acquisition of SBS' product-related services by FSC BV on 1 April.
[Issue:Two hundred and fourteen (27/11/06 - 1/12/06)]  

SAS brings BI to Sun Solaris 10 on x64 Platform 

SAS says that it has successfully ported its data integration, business intelligence (BI) and analytics software to Sun's Solaris 10 Operating System (OS) running on x64 servers.
[Issue:Two hundred and fourteen (27/11/06 - 1/12/06)]  

SanDisk and Tudor partner in MP3s 
Gary Shap, MD at Tudor
Tudor, in association with SanDisk, has rolled out the Sansa Base Station, a digital music management tool, and the latest device to emerge from the Sansa Add-on product line.
[Issue:Two hundred and fourteen (27/11/06 - 1/12/06)]  

Oracle delivers production scheduling solutions 

Oracle has announced the availability of Oracle Production Scheduling and Oracle Strategic Network Optimisation.
[Issue:Two hundred and fourteen (27/11/06 - 1/12/06)]  

Konica launches magicolor 2500 series  

Konica Minolta Printing Solutions Europe has introduced the magicolor 2500 range of colour laser printers to this country.
[Issue:Two hundred and fourteen (27/11/06 - 1/12/06)]  

Pinnacle announces MSI's NX7600GT Diamond + 

Digital lifestyle specialist, Pinnacle Micro, has announced the availability of MSI's NX7600GT Diamond Plus, a VGA card said to be equipped with High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI) technologies.
[Issue:Two hundred and fourteen (27/11/06 - 1/12/06)]  

Foster-Melliar introduces Raxco PerfectDisk trade-up program 

Raxco Software, a global supplier of disk defragmentation software, has announced the introduction of a PerfectDisk trade-up program for users of the Winternals Defrag Manager product, which is available to the SA market through Foster-Melliar
[Issue:Two hundred and fourteen (27/11/06 - 1/12/06)]  

MI-4500X mouse now available through Pinnacle/Workgroup 

In response to demands for a more luxurious mouse offering, Pinnacle Micro and Workgroup have announced the availability of Trust's line of mouses, for which ease of use, design and recognition are claimed to be central.
[Issue:Two hundred and thirteen (20/11/06 - 24/11/06)]  

FSC announces self-managing platform for Microsoft-based computing 

Fujitsu Siemens Computers (FSC) has unveiled what it says is a self-managing technology platform for Microsoft-based computing: Dynamic IT for Microsoft - targeted at larger midsize companies and the large enterprise - is intended to combine FSC's fully-virtualised Primergy BladeFrame servers with Microsoft Operations Manager, a central management tool for Windows-based applications.
[Issue:Two hundred and thirteen (20/11/06 - 24/11/06)]  

Pinnacle announces D-Link's Media Lounge 

Digital lifestyle specialist, Pinnacle Micro, has announced the availability of D-Link's DSM-520, a wireless, high-definition (HD) media player that aims to allow users to stream music, photos, and HD videos to home entertainment systems.
[Issue:Two hundred and thirteen (20/11/06 - 24/11/06)]  

Cisco unveils SAN Fabric Switch with enterprise capabilities 

Cisco has announced the availability of the Cisco MDS 9124 Multilayer Fabric Switch, which is designed to provide enterprise-class capabilities such as virtual Storage Area Networks (VSANs), advanced security, high availability and flexibility, all powered by the Cisco SAN operating system.
[Issue:Two hundred and thirteen (20/11/06 - 24/11/06)]  

Canon EOS 400D available through Pinnacle 

Digital lifestyle specialist, Pinnacle Micro, has announced the local availability of Canon's EOS 400D, a camera aimed at the photographic professional.
[Issue:Two hundred and thirteen (20/11/06 - 24/11/06)]  

Logitech webcam optimised for Windows Live Messenger 

Logitech, a global manufacturer of webcams, has announced the launch of the QuickCam Communicate STX Plus for Windows Live Messenger.
[Issue:Two hundred and thirteen (20/11/06 - 24/11/06)]  

OKI Printing Solutions launches A3 colour printer 

OKI Printing Solutions has announced the local availability of the A3 network colour laser printer - the C8600.
[Issue:Two hundred and thirteen (20/11/06 - 24/11/06)]  

EMC launches 'embeddable' Documentum platform for OEMs 

EMC has launched an embeddable enterprise content management (ECM) platform - EMC Documentum OEM Edition - which is said to be specially tailored for the OEM market.
[Issue:Two hundred and thirteen (20/11/06 - 24/11/06)]  

FSC announces entry-level models of virtual tape solution 

Fujitsu Siemens Computers (FSC) has announced the launch of two models of its Virtual Tape Appliance (VTA), CentricStor. The VTA 500 and VTA 1500 aim to offer companies an attractively priced opportunity to enter into the world of cutting-edge virtual tape technology.
[Issue:Two hundred and thirteen (20/11/06 - 24/11/06)]  

QLogic InfiniPath HCAs 'support Intel MPI Library' 

QLogic, the provider of host adapters to switched fabrics for storage and high-performance computing (HPC) networks, has announced that QLogic InfiniPath Host Channel Adapters (HCAs), version 2.0.1 and above, will support the Intel Message Passing Interface Library (Intel MPI Library).
[Issue:Two hundred and thirteen (20/11/06 - 24/11/06)]  

CA product to support Microsoft application 

CA has announced that it will integrate its AllFusion ERwin Data Modeler (ERwin DM) with Microsoft's Visual Studio Team Edition for Database Professionals. This integration aims to enable database professionals to jump-start creation of managed objects in the Microsoft application by using existing database designs.
[Issue:Two hundred and thirteen (20/11/06 - 24/11/06)]  

Netgear ProSafe SSL VPN Connector available locally 

Duxbury Networking has announced the local availability of Netgear's Prosafe SSL VPN concentrator - a product which aims to extend remote worker capability to SMEs.
[Issue:Two hundred and thirteen (20/11/06 - 24/11/06)]  

Symantec 'extends continuous data protection'  

Symantec, a provider of Windows data protection software, has announced the availability of its Backup Exec 11d for Windows Servers software.
[Issue:Two hundred and twelve (13/11/06 - 17/11/06)]  

Spend management specialist announces latest release  

Spend management specialist, Fraxion, has announced the release of Version 3 of its software product, currently installed for over 15 000 users around the world, which aims to help organisations to control and reduce expenses.
[Issue:Two hundred and twelve (13/11/06 - 17/11/06)]  

hTc announces Internet-friendly Smartphone 

hTc has announced the S310, said to be an easy-to-use and Internet-friendly Smartphone. The quad-band hTc S310, available from hTc's African marketing, distribution and service partner, Leaf Wireless, is claimed to be suitable for everyday personal use and for day-to-day business needs.
[Issue:Two hundred and twelve (13/11/06 - 17/11/06)]  

BenQ VA371 TV 'has high definition capacity' 

According to BenQ, its model VA371 TV has High Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI) and a host of other features.
[Issue:Two hundred and twelve (13/11/06 - 17/11/06)]  

FSC software 'boosts data centre virtualisation' 

Fujitsu Siemens Computers (FSC) has launched vBlade software, a software add-on to the Primergy BladeFrame system powered by Egenera. vBlade software is intended to introduce a way to manage both physical servers and virtual machines by providing a single environment for configuring, allocating, repurposing and managing both types of resources, and eliminating the complexities associated with virtual machine management.
[Issue:Two hundred and twelve (13/11/06 - 17/11/06)]  

New version of McAfee Stinger available 

McAfee has released the latest version of McAfee Stinger, which targets two Windows-based threats that are still being identified on video iPod and MP3 devices.
[Issue:Two hundred and twelve (13/11/06 - 17/11/06)]  

AMD introduces dedicated enterprise stream processor 

At the Supercomputing 2006 show in Tampa, Florida, AMD has introduced a dedicated stream processor designed to meet the specific hardware demands of high-performance computing (HPC) applications.
[Issue:Two hundred and twelve (13/11/06 - 17/11/06)]  

BCS unveils business objectives and product offerings  

Bytes Communications Systems (BCS), the business communications specialist, has introduced additions to its portfolio of service and product offerings, as well as extended functionality within its partner solutions.
[Issue:Two hundred and twelve (13/11/06 - 17/11/06)]  

Double for Spescom DataVoice screen recording  

Spescom DataVoice has announced that screen recording has not only just become available as a component of its Libra recording solution, but is also now being offered as a stand-alone product.
[Issue:Two hundred and twelve (13/11/06 - 17/11/06)]  

Axiz splashes out with waterproof Flash drives  

Axiz has launched the DataTraveler Secure from Kingston - a line of durable, waterproof USB 2.0 Flash drives featuring hardware-based encryption designed to safeguard critical data.
[Issue:Two hundred and twelve (13/11/06 - 17/11/06)]  

Juniper Networks launches UAC 2.0  

Juniper Networks has launched the Unified Access Control (UAC) 2.0 solution, aiming to help enterprises more effectively manage user access to critical business assets from a wide range of network endpoints.
[Issue:Two hundred and twelve (13/11/06 - 17/11/06)]  

Tarsus announces local availability of Acer Core 2 Duo Notebooks 

Tarsus Technologies has announced the local availability of Acer's range of Core 2 Duo notebooks, a portfolio of notebooks based on the latest processor and chipset pair from Intel.
[Issue:Two hundred and twelve (13/11/06 - 17/11/06)]  

Dell expands business technology portfolio  

Dell says that it has expanded its end-to-end solutions for SMEs in Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA) with the introduction of two OptiPlex desktop computers - designed to provide increased technology choice and energy efficiency that transforms IT operations into competitive advantages.
[Issue:Two hundred and twelve (13/11/06 - 17/11/06)]  

'Catch fast-moving scenes with LG Plasma TV' 

LG Electronics (LG), a global player in the plasma and LCD TV market, has launched its 50-inch HD-ready plasma TV. According to LG, the plasma TV (model 50PC1R) has an original multifunction, which has already attracted many consumers who wanted to buy a new TV for the Soccer World Cup.
[Issue:Two hundred and twelve (13/11/06 - 17/11/06)]  

Cisco announces TelePresence 

Cisco has announced the Cisco TelePresence Meeting solution, a category of products designed to create live, 'face-to-face' meeting experiences over an Internet Protocol (IP) network, and to empower users to interact and collaborate in ways in which they could not before.
[Issue:Two hundred and twelve (13/11/06 - 17/11/06)]  

PornPass Manager infects computers with spyware 

If you are in the habit of visiting sleazy Web sites, apply caution! Whilst you surf in porn waters, you may be caught by a nasty spyware installer named 'PornPass Manager', which is very difficult to completely eliminate from your computer, once the machine is infected.
[Issue:Two hundred and twelve (13/11/06 - 17/11/06)]  

TelePassport 'takes the sting out of MNP' 

In the wake of the launch of Mobile Number Portability (MNP) on Friday, with predictions of high porting rates that will significantly erode least cost routing savings, least cost routing (LCR) provider TelePassport has unveiled a managed LCR service that aims to guarantee complete coverage of number portability.
[Issue:Two hundred and twelve (13/11/06 - 17/11/06)]  

Adcorp selects Steelhead appliances 

Adcorp Holdings has selected and deployed Riverbed's Steelhead appliances within its wide area network infrastructure. Rapid Technologies, a technology partner of Riverbed, has been selected to design, supply, deploy and maintain the Riverbed Steelhead infrastructure on behalf of Adcorp Holdings.
[Issue:Two hundred and twelve (13/11/06 - 17/11/06)]  

HP unveils blade for 'quick, efficient storage'  

HP has announced a dedicated storage blade, which aims to provide customers with quick and efficient storage expansion to enable greater flexibility within IT infrastructures.
[Issue:Two hundred and eleven (6/11/06 - 10/11/06)]  

'Good companion' from Axiz 

IT infrastructure distributor, Axiz, has launched the Genius SW-i2.1 1100 3-piece speaker system.
[Issue:Two hundred and eleven (6/11/06 - 10/11/06)]  

Novell releases Mono 1.2 with enhanced support for .NET on Linux 

Novell has announced the release of Mono version 1.2, said to be an advance in the expansion of the Mono project, as well as an important milestone toward compatibility with version 2.0 of the .NET framework.
[Issue:Two hundred and eleven (6/11/06 - 10/11/06)]  

IBM announces midrange storage servers for the telecoms industry 

IBM has announced two midrange storage servers designed for companies that require 'hardened' infrastructures because of the industries they address or the data centre environments where the equipment is located.
[Issue:Two hundred and eleven (6/11/06 - 10/11/06)]  

Security assessment - try to gain a hacker's perspective 

Thinking like a cyber criminal to enhance protection of IT systems and infrastructure is a growing trend within the IT security market says Clint Carrick, CEO of Carrick Holdings, a local provider of IT security solutions and services.
[Issue:Two hundred and eleven (6/11/06 - 10/11/06)]  

Mobility the flagship of Sahara's computer offering 

Sahara Computers has incorporated several laptops into its existing range. This forms part of an action plan tabled by management in response to what it believes to be a steady but definite increase in demand for high-performance, cost-effective mobile solutions.
[Issue:Two hundred and eleven (6/11/06 - 10/11/06)]  

HTC MTeoR turns over a new leaf 

The HTC MTeoR 3G Smartphone is said to be the world's first 3G Microsoft Windows Mobile 5.0 Smartphone. It may be small, just 112,4 x 49 x 14,8mm and weigh a mere 120g, but this device is claimed to be powerful, as a result of its 300MHz Samsung 2442 processor.
[Issue:Two hundred and eleven (6/11/06 - 10/11/06)]  

Big league storage from FSC now available for SMEs  

Fujitsu Siemens Computers (FSC) has announced the imminent arrival of two disk storage systems (file and print servers) for SMEs. Even the most exacting demands in terms of reliability, speed and availability will present no problems to the FibreCAT NX20 and FibreCAT NX40 models, FSC says.
[Issue:Two hundred and eleven (6/11/06 - 10/11/06)]  

Panda Software releases version of free ActiveScan 

Panda Software has recently launched a version of its free online solution, Panda ActiveScan, which, the company says, not only disinfects and eliminates viruses, worms, Trojans, spyware and other threats, but now also uses low-level scanning to detect and disinfect rootkits.
[Issue:Two hundred and eleven (6/11/06 - 10/11/06)]  

Xerox updates FreeFlow  

Xerox, distributed in 24 sub-Saharan countries by Bytes Document Solutions, has announced enhancements to six software tools in its FreeFlow Digital Workflow collection.
[Issue:Two hundred and eleven (6/11/06 - 10/11/06)]  

VIP Task Manager Standard Edition released  

VIP Quality Software has announced VIP Task Manager Standard Edition, client/server software for task management and group collaboration. It aims to allow users to access the common database simultaneously through Local Network (LAN) to see, add and edit all tasks without any restrictions.
[Issue:Two hundred and ten (30/10/06 - 3/11/06)]  

LANDesk solution aims to transform IT management processes  

Blue Label Technology, LANDesk's value-added distributor for sub-Saharan Africa, has announced the local release of LANDesk Process Manager 3.0.
[Issue:Two hundred and ten (30/10/06 - 3/11/06)]  

APC announces next generation SurgeArrest product line  

American Power Conversion (APC) has announced the Essential SurgeArrest series for SA, which is designed to provide high-quality power protection for the home, home office and business.
[Issue:Two hundred and eleven (6/11/06 - 10/11/06)]  

Maxtor product available through Sahara 

Sahara Computers says that it will continue to supply the local market with Maxtor branded products and provide related services and support.
[Issue:Two hundred and eleven (6/11/06 - 10/11/06)]  

Rectron announces ZyXEL's ZyWALL UTM series  

Unified Threat Management (UTM) is becoming the trend in the network landscape, and, with technology continually converging and integrating, it is claimed that there is no longer the need to have different devices to manage anti-spam, anti-virus and firewall applications.
[Issue:Two hundred and eleven (6/11/06 - 10/11/06)]  

EMC back-up advisor 'introduces forecasting and trend reporting' 

Both SMEs and large enterprises are becoming increasingly aware of the importance of backing up corporate data and information resources. In some instances, all it takes is one large-scale virus or malware attack to completely cripple a business's productivity, resulting in untold damage if data is not being properly backed up.
[Issue:Two hundred and eleven (6/11/06 - 10/11/06)]  

Cisco Unified CRM Connector 'improves CRM for SMEs' 

Cisco has announced, with the support of Microsoft, that the Cisco Unified CRM Connector 3.0 is now available in 20 different languages. The Cisco Unified CRM Connector 3.0 is a customer relationship management (CRM) application tightly integrated with Microsoft Dynamics CRM 3.0.
[Issue:Two hundred and eleven (6/11/06 - 10/11/06)]  

Orangeworks launches 'step forward' for accounting software at SMEs 

Orangeworks says that it has launched a package that delivers a powerful business solution for the SME market.
[Issue:Two hundred and eleven (6/11/06 - 10/11/06)]  

McAfee sees increase in island-hopping spammers  

McAfee has announced that its anti-spam researchers have been tracking a new trend, nicknamed 'spam island-hopping', in which island-hopping spammers use the domain names of small islands as Web site links in spam campaigns, aiming to disguise themselves from spam filters that traditionally catch more well-known domains.
[Issue:Two hundred and eleven (6/11/06 - 10/11/06)]  

4Snewcom and snom showcase IP PBX 

4Snewcom, which announced the blue4S (formerly iblue) an IP PBX on a Mac mini, will present the system live at the VON Europe exhibition in Berlin from today. 4Sblue will be shown as an IP PBX solution interoperable with snom phones.
[Issue:Two hundred and eleven (6/11/06 - 10/11/06)]  

MTCs showcase UC with Mitel solution 

Mitel, a provider of IP communications solutions, has announced that its advanced suite of unified communications (UC) solutions will be used at Microsoft Technology Centres (MTC) worldwide.
[Issue:Two hundred and ten (30/10/06 - 3/11/06)]  

Symantec releases Mobile AntiVirus 4.0 for Windows Mobile 

Symantec has announced the availability of its Mobile AntiVirus 4.0 for Windows Mobile, which aims to make PocketPCs and smartphones running on the Windows Mobile 5.0 platform a safe repository for an organisation's confidential data without limiting employees' ability to conduct business wirelessly.
[Issue:Two hundred and ten (30/10/06 - 3/11/06)]  

APC announces next generation SurgeArrest product line  

American Power Conversion (APC) has announced the Essential SurgeArrest series for SA, which is designed to provide power protection for the home, home office and business.
[Issue:Two hundred and ten (30/10/06 - 3/11/06)]  

Mass mailing drives mule recruitment 

PandaLabs says that it has detected the mass mailing of messages with lucrative job offers, aimed at recruiting 'mules'.
[Issue:Two hundred and ten (30/10/06 - 3/11/06)]  

Annex Distribution puts LCDs on display 

Annex Distribution has announced the availability of a range of LCD monitors developed and introduced by BenQ, a global supplier of digital lifestyle technology solutions.
[Issue:Two hundred and ten (30/10/06 - 3/11/06)]  

Symantec AntiVirus 'offers support for Microsoft Windows Vista' 

Symantec has announced the latest versions of Symantec Anti-Virus Corporate Edition and Symantec Anti-Virus Enterprise Edition. Symantec AntiVirus Corporate Edition 10.2 is designed to provide automatic defence and response against viruses and spyware/adware for the Microsoft Windows Vista operating system.
[Issue:Two hundred and ten (30/10/06 - 3/11/06)]  

Rackspace makes green move  

Managed hosting services company Rackspace has launched a 'green' carbon-neutral Web hosting service that is intended to help to offset the carbon emissions to the atmosphere produced by the powering up of its data centres.
[Issue:Two hundred and ten (30/10/06 - 3/11/06)]  

Sony launches broadcast media channel 

Sony has launched a broadcast media channel that is claimed to provide instant, impactful and effective tailored information, entertainment and advertising programming to audiences, via a flexible mix of digital network players and plasma and LCD screens.
[Issue:Two hundred and ten (30/10/06 - 3/11/06)]  

Dell unveils four and two-socket servers 

Dell has announced two PowerEdge servers featuring AMD Opteron processors that are claimed to deliver excellent price-performance, and to reinforce Dell's commitment to reduce complexity in customers' server environments.
[Issue:Two hundred and ten (30/10/06 - 3/11/06)]  

Corex to distribute Thermaltake Tribe VX 

SA distributor, Corex, has announced the launch of Thermaltake Tribe VX, a technology platform that has six major elements which are designed to form an external liquid cooling system.
[Issue:Two hundred and ten (30/10/06 - 3/11/06)]  

Tudor and SanDisk introduce new digital video recorder 

The days of video cassette-based video recording and playback are truly coming to an end.
[Issue:Two hundred and ten (30/10/06 - 3/11/06)]  

SMC Networks SA ready to release ADSL2+ modem routers 

SMC Networks has announced launch of two ADSL2+ Barricade Modem Routers: the SMC7901BRA2, with one Ethernet and one USB port, and the SMC7904BRA2, with four Ethernet ports. The products are now available to the local market via SMC Networks SA.
[Issue:Two hundred and ten (30/10/06 - 3/11/06)]  

D-Link rolls out flip-style Wi-Fi phone  

D-Link, the end-to-end networking solutions provider for consumers and business, has introduced a flip-style Wi-Fi Phone that aims to combine the cost savings of VoIP technology with 802.11 wireless connectivity, inside a Session Initiation Protocol (SIP)-based package.
[Issue:Two hundred and ten (30/10/06 - 3/11/06)]  

Route 66 moves into standalone navigation device market  

Route 66, the global personal mobile navigation specialist, has launched 'Chicago', a series of ultra slim portable car navigation devices. The suite is named after the first city along the famous highway, Route 66, in the USA.
[Issue:Two hundred and nine (23/10/06 - 27/10/06)]  

Oracle unveils enhanced Oracle PartnerNetwork Solutions Catalogue  

Oracle has announced the launch of the enhanced Oracle PartnerNetwork Solutions Catalogue, an Oracle-hosted online directory that aims to provide instant access to Oracle partners' solutions and services at any time from anywhere in the world.
[Issue:Two hundred and nine (23/10/06 - 27/10/06)]  

Oracle unveils expanded SME solution  

Oracle president, Charles Phillips, has unveiled Oracle Accelerate, an expanded SME programme, at Oracle OpenWorld.
[Issue:Two hundred and nine (23/10/06 - 27/10/06)]  

FSC's FlexFrame for Oracle 'now a stronger gateway to SOA' 

Fujitsu Siemens Computers (FSC) has unveiled the latest version of FlexFrame for Oracle, an infrastructure platform designed to serve as a gateway to service oriented architecture (SOA).
[Issue:Two hundred and nine (23/10/06 - 27/10/06)]  

IP Video installation monitor from Axis 

According to Axis, the installation and adjustment of Axis network cameras in awkward places has been eased with the Axis Installation Monitor software for Pocket PC from Axis Communications.
[Issue:Two hundred and nine (23/10/06 - 27/10/06)]  

Foxconn P965 Core 2 Duo mboard now at Pinnacle 

Broad-based ICT supplier, Pinnacle Micro, has announced the local availability of Foxconn's RoHS-compliant P9657AA-8EKRS2H motherboard. It is said to feature the Intel P965 Express chipset and is designed to support the next generation Intel Core 2 Duo processor, as well as the Intel Core Duo, Intel Pentium Extreme Edition and Intel Pentium 4 processors.
[Issue:Two hundred and nine (23/10/06 - 27/10/06)]  

TravelMate notebooks primed for the enterprise 

Acer SA has announced the local launch of the Acer TravelMate 6460 and 6410 notebooks, designed for the needs of enterprise users who want a secure, powerful and reliable mobile computer.
[Issue:Two hundred and nine (23/10/06 - 27/10/06)]  

Novell ships SUSE Linux Enterprise Real Time 

Novell has announced the availability of SUSE Linux Enterprise Real Time, aiming to enable customers to realise the benefits of Linux for real-time applications.
[Issue:Two hundred and nine (23/10/06 - 27/10/06)]  

Oracle supplies resources to partners 

Oracle is investing in tools, resources and training intended to help to make its partners successful.
[Issue:Two hundred and nine (23/10/06 - 27/10/06)]  

OKI 'makes breakthrough in LED printhead manufacture' 

OKI Printing Solutions has claimed a breakthrough in the manufacturing of LED printheads, using a technology said to be capable of bonding thin films on dissimilar materials.
[Issue:Two hundred and nine (23/10/06 - 27/10/06)]  

Iomega creates data protection bundle for Microsoft SBS users 

NYSE-listed Iomega recently announced the availability of the Iomega REV SBS Data Protection Solution for use with both Iomega REV 70GB and REV 35GB Backup Drives.
[Issue:Two hundred and nine (23/10/06 - 27/10/06)]  

Storgate announces 'cost-effective iSCSI bundle'  

In a drive to improve its resellers' margins and bring affordable, yet well-sized storage solutions to the medium-to-large enterprise market, Storgate has announced the local availability of a new enterprise storage bundle.
[Issue:Two hundred and nine (23/10/06 - 27/10/06)]  

Thermaltake Soprano VX chassis now available  

Local distributor, Corex, has launched the Thermaltake Soprano VX chassis, an upgrade that aims to retain the flavour of the original Soprano VX.
[Issue:Two hundred and nine (23/10/06 - 27/10/06)]  

Oracle expands support of open standards  

Oracle says that it has announced expanded support of open standards for building, deploying, managing and securing service-oriented applications with Oracle Fusion Middleware.
[Issue:Two hundred and nine (23/10/06 - 27/10/06)]  

Oracle Warehouse Builder moves into IQ market 

According to the recently published Forrester Research report, "Oracle is Off to a Solid Start in Information Quality with Oracle Warehouse Builder," Oracle now occupies a place among Information Quality (IQ) software vendors.
[Issue:Two hundred and nine (23/10/06 - 27/10/06)]  

HP extends consumer notebook range  

Following its first-ever consumer notebook PC range, HP has announced the introduction of the latest models in the Pavilion range.
[Issue:Two hundred and nine (23/10/06 - 27/10/06)]  

FSC Lifebook C1410 'fulfils environmental standards' 

The Lifebook C1410 from Fujitsu Siemens Computers (FSC) is said to have passed extremely high environmental protection standards.
[Issue:Two hundred and nine (23/10/06 - 27/10/06)]  

McAfee acquires Onigma  

McAfee has acquired Onigma, a privately-held provider of data protection solutions that are designed to monitor, report and prevent confidential data from leaving the enterprise.
[Issue:Two hundred and nine (23/10/06 - 27/10/06)]  

Juniper Networks launches enterprise data centre solution 

Juniper Networks has introduced a series of products that aim to advance the company's comprehensive data centre solution and meet the changing requirements for enterprise data centres.
[Issue:Two hundred and eight (16/10/06 - 20/10/06)]  

Acer rolls out entry-level notebooks  

Acer SA has announced the immediate availability of two entry-level notebooks that aim to deliver a combination of power, functionality and affordability for cost-conscious professional users.
[Issue:Two hundred and eight (16/10/06 - 20/10/06)]  

Heron G gun now available from Proscan 

ProScan Systems, a distributor of supply chain, automated data collection and mobile computing solutions, extended its range of handheld readers earlier this year with the addition of the Datalogic Heron G CCD gun for instinctive reading in desk applications.
[Issue:Two hundred and eight (16/10/06 - 20/10/06)]  

Spescom launches Libra voice recording technology 

Libra 4.0 is the latest multi-application version of the voice recording family of products from Spescom DataVoice. It aims to provide a solution for businesses from SMEs to enterprises.
[Issue:Two hundred and eight (16/10/06 - 20/10/06)]  

Harris announces DL-860 HD/SD serial digital legaliser 

Concilium Technologies, local distributor for Harris Broadcast Communications Division, says Harris has begun the initial shipments of its DL-860 high-definition (HD) and standard-definition (SD) serial digital legaliser.
[Issue:Two hundred and eight (16/10/06 - 20/10/06)]  

Oracle extends its management solution 

Oracle says that it is broadening the capabilities of Oracle Enterprise Manager 10g, aiming to deliver wide-ranging management functionality for Oracle Applications and third-party applications.
[Issue:Two hundred and eight (16/10/06 - 20/10/06)]  

Fibre to serial ATA Raid system now available 

Local distribution house, Workgroup, has announced the local availability of the Raidtec FS3102, a 2GB Fibre Channel (FC)-attached Raid solution designed for use in departmental storage area networks (SAN) environments.
[Issue:Two hundred and eight (16/10/06 - 20/10/06)]  

Sony delivers IP-based monitoring solution 

Sony has announced its Distributed Enhanced Processing Architecture (Depa) technology platform, which aims to enable companies to deploy high performance IP monitoring networks without overloading existing IT infrastructure.
[Issue:Two hundred and eight (16/10/06 - 20/10/06)]  

Motokrzr leads Motorola's portfolio  

Motorola has introduced a mobile devices and accessories that aim to set new standards in style for local consumers.
[Issue:Two hundred and eight (16/10/06 - 20/10/06)]  

Softworx launches integrated manufacturing execution system  

Softworx, a member of the EOH Group of Companies and master distributor of Infor, a global provider of enterprise software, has announced the availability of Infor ERP XA MES Suite.
[Issue:Two hundred and eight (16/10/06 - 20/10/06)]  

Epson introduces printers for the home or small office 

The Stylus C87 Plus and Stylus C79 are the latest four-colour general purpose inkjet printers from Epson. They aim to offer economical printing with four individual ink cartridges at R99 each.
[Issue:Two hundred and eight (16/10/06 - 20/10/06)]  

Tibco to open source Ajax RIA toolkit 

Tibco Software has unveiled Tibco General Interface version 3.2, beta edition, which aims to provide developers with an open source licensing option and newly added functionality, including support for Firefox 1.5.
[Issue:Two hundred and eight (16/10/06 - 20/10/06)]  

Gigabyte motherboards support ATI Crossfire and Intel Quad Core 

Extreme gaming enthusiasts and power users who are looking for optimised performance and flexibility would do well to consider Gigabyte's latest offering in its range of Intel 965 motherboards, says local distributor, Rectron.
[Issue:Two hundred and eight (16/10/06 - 20/10/06)]  

CA product 'manages risk and compliance' 

CA says that its CA Clarity Risk and Controls Manager is drawing praise from customers, partners and industry experts, for its ability to efficiently and effectively manage and monitor compliance initiatives across the enterprise.
[Issue:Two hundred and eight (16/10/06 - 20/10/06)]  

Intel ships next-generation WiMAX chip  

Intel has announced the availability of the Intel WiMAX Connection 2250, the company's next-generation system-on-chip, which is designed to support mobile networks in addition to fixed networks.
[Issue:Two hundred and eight (16/10/06 - 20/10/06)]  

Symantec announces next-generation mail security solution 

Symantec has announced the Symantec Mail Security 8300 Series, its next-generation mail security solution that aims to reduce risks to information flowing in and out of the enterprise via e-mail.
[Issue:Two hundred and eight (16/10/06 - 20/10/06)]  

Transcend announces high capacity secure digital card  

Transcend Information, a global supplier of flash memory cards, has announced its 4GB high-capacity and high-speed SDHC card (Class 6). The SDHC is the new generation of SD cards (Version 2.0) that, formatted in FAT32, can reach up to an enormous 32GB capacity, the company says.
[Issue:Two hundred and eight (16/10/06 - 20/10/06)]  

SAS helps banks manage their internal rating systems 

SAS offers enhanced data management, analytic and reporting capabilities that aim to support the development, deployment and monitoring of internal rating systems. These capabilities, which come as part of SAS' credit scoring solution, are intended to help banks to develop accurate internal models in an effort to monitor and reduce bad debt.
[Issue:Two hundred and eight (16/10/06 - 20/10/06)]  

SMS subscription services for MTN and Vodacom users 

BulkSMS.com, a wireless application service provider based in Cape Town, aims to offer MTN and Vodacom users access to subscription services received via SMS.
[Issue:Two hundred and eight (16/10/06 - 20/10/06)]  

FSC presents latest version of Networker Backup Suite 

Fujitsu Siemens Computers (FSC) has announced the latest version of its NetWorker Backup Suite. Version 7.3 is designed to focus the NetWorker module PLUS for Oracle, which aims to use schedules to allow completely automated database backup and restore.
[Issue:Two hundred and eight (16/10/06 - 20/10/06)]  

Acer Veriton 1000 'puts high performance in ultra-small form factor' 

Acer SA has announced the local release of the Veriton 1000 PC, an ultra-compact desktop PC that is designed to provide a full menu of features in a form factor that is up to 10 times smaller than conventional tower PCs.
[Issue:Two hundred and seven (9/10/06 - 13/10/06)]  

Oracle buys Sunopsis 

Oracle has announced plans to enhance its Oracle Fusion Middleware offerings through the acquisition of Sunopsis, a provider of heterogeneous data integration products.
[Issue:Two hundred and seven (9/10/06 - 13/10/06)]  

Dell expands SME portfolio with PowerEdge servers  

Dell has announced the launch of a portfolio of five business-ready enterprise-class PowerEdge servers, claimed to offer up to 211% improvement in performance and specially designed for SMEs as well as larger enterprises the Dell PowerEdge 840, 860, SC440, SC1430 and 1900.
[Issue:Two hundred and seven (9/10/06 - 13/10/06)]  

Clearswift 'simplifies content security for internal e-mail' 

Clearswift says that it has continued to simplify content security by launching revised versions of its internal e-mail solutions: MIMEsweeper for Exchange and MIMEsweeper for Domino.
[Issue:Two hundred and seven (9/10/06 - 13/10/06)]  

P975X Core 2 Duo board available from Pinnacle 

Advancing platforms for extreme gaming, intensive multimedia and demanding business applications, Pinnacle Micro has announced the local availability of Foxconn's 975X7AB-8EKRS2H.
[Issue:Two hundred and seven (9/10/06 - 13/10/06)]  

Dell 1800MP projects XGA performance  

Dell has introduced the 1800MP projector, which is designed to deliver high quality image and text reproduction to businesses, educators and consumers across Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA).
[Issue:Two hundred and seven (9/10/06 - 13/10/06)]  

HP Laserjet P3005 and P2015 series targets SMEs 

SMEs, especially those in document-intensive professions like accounting, human resources and law, are the target market for HP's P3005 and P2015 Series printers, which are said to be compact, fast and reliable and capable of printing documents at professional-quality 1200 dpi.
[Issue:Two hundred and seven (9/10/06 - 13/10/06)]  

Covisint's collaborative healthcare platform 'helps to control costs' 

Compuware Covisint says that it has leveraged its existing infrastructure to provide a collaborative exchange that enables access to and improved visibility of critical healthcare information, resulting in reduced costs and an increase in the quality of care.
[Issue:Two hundred and seven (9/10/06 - 13/10/06)]  

Annex positions Intel servers at the top of its product rack  

Annex Distribution, local distributor of Intel products, has announced the availability of Intel's SR2500AL - an enterprise-level 2u rack-optimised system level server platform.
[Issue:Two hundred and seven (9/10/06 - 13/10/06)]  

In Out Scheduler Version 2 released 

CyberMatrix has released version 2 of In Out Scheduler, a multi-user attendance tracking application. With this release there is a feature to automatically export the schedule to an HTML file that regularly updates itself, the company says.
[Issue:Two hundred and seven (9/10/06 - 13/10/06)]  

Stackable switches from ProCurve 'provide cost-effective performance' 

ProCurve Networking by HP has expanded its Layer 2 stackable Ethernet product line with the introduction of three series of switches that aim to offer high reliability and cost-effective performance.
[Issue:Two hundred and seven (9/10/06 - 13/10/06)]  

Corex announces silent liquid cooling system  

Corex has announced a silent liquid cooling system from Thermaltake. The Orchestra cooling system, equipped with oversized radiator fins and an all-aluminium enclosure, is designed to create a near zero decibel operation environment, aiming to make it one of the most efficient cooling systems on the market.
[Issue:Two hundred and seven (9/10/06 - 13/10/06)]  

Axis camera 'carries a lot in a small package' 

The Axis 207MW from Axis Communications is claimed to pack a lot into a very small package, and is said to be the smallest wireless megapixel camera in the world.
[Issue:Two hundred and seven (9/10/06 - 13/10/06)]  

'Enhance your virtual world with PhysX' 

Physics is all about how objects move and react, a challenge in the gaming environment. Based on a set of physics algorithms, the gaming environment is extremely compute-intensive, requiring tremendous amounts of mathematical and logical calculations supported by massive memory bandwidth.
[Issue:Two hundred and seven (9/10/06 - 13/10/06)]  

FSC 'breathes new life into mobility' with T Series 

Annex Distribution, a local distribution partner to Fujitsu Siemens Computers (FSC), has announced the availability of the revamped Lifebook T-Series professional notebook range.
[Issue:Two hundred and seven (9/10/06 - 13/10/06)]  

Transcend releases 8GB SDHC secure digital card 

Transcend Information, a world supplier of flash memory cards, has announced the 8GB high-capacity SDHC. The SD card is the most popular flash memory standard in the world now, and the SDHC (SD High-Capacity) is the new generation of SD cards (Version 2.0).
[Issue:Two hundred and seven (9/10/06 - 13/10/06)]  

Novell introduces virtualisation solution optimised for Intel technology  

Novell has announced an enterprise Linux-based virtualisation solution built on Xen, said to be optimised for Intel virtualisation technology.
[Issue:Two hundred and seven (9/10/06 - 13/10/06)]  

A 'balance between style and performance' 

The latest accessory for stylish desktops is said to weigh two kilograms, measure 5 x 16,5 x 16,5cm, and offer full computing power. With its Esprimo Q5000 Mini PC, Fujitsu Siemens Computers (FSC) says that it is striking out on a completely new path in the field of professional desktop PCs.
[Issue:Two hundred and seven (9/10/06 - 13/10/06)]  

One laptop - one desktop - one monitor 

IT infrastructure distributor, Axiz has announced the availability of a switch designed to share one monitor, keyboard, mouse and speakers between two computers.
[Issue:Two hundred and seven (9/10/06 - 13/10/06)]  

Gigabyte delivers gaming and home technology 

Gigabyte Technology says that it is knocking the digital visual experience up another notch with the launch of the AGP GeForce 7600GS GPU, which is being distributed in SA by Rectron.
[Issue:Two hundred and seven (9/10/06 - 13/10/06)]  

Iomega introduces external hard drives for Mac users 

NYSE-listed Iomega, a global supplier of data storage and protection solutions, recently announced two lines of external hard drives for Mac users and others who require high capacity drives with a variety of functionalities.
[Issue:Two hundred and six (2/10/06 - 6/10/06)]  

Dell 'upgrades performance, energy efficiency of quad-socket servers' 

Dell has announced that it has enhanced its quad-socket servers with performance-boosting, power-saving 64-bit dual-core Intel Xeon 7100 sequence processors and system management software to simplify data centre operations.
[Issue:Two hundred and six (2/10/06 - 6/10/06)]  

Mitel 'puts patients first' with Tele-Call solution 

Mitel, a global provider of communications applications and solutions for business, has announced the release of its Tele-Call healthcare solution.
[Issue:Two hundred and six (2/10/06 - 6/10/06)]  

Oracle delivers PeopleSoft Enterprise Financial Management 9 

Oracle has announced the general availability of Oracle's PeopleSoft Enterprise Financial Management 9, which is claimed to feature enhancements to core financial accounting, asset lifecycle management and enterprise service automation applications.
[Issue:Two hundred and six (2/10/06 - 6/10/06)]  

Xerox 'introduces greater flexibility for SMEs' 

Bytes Document Solutions, sole authorised distributor of Xerox products and solutions in 24 sub-Saharan countries, has announced the availability of the WorkCentre 7132, a colour-capable multifunction device (MFD) that, it says, can be customised with essential business tools to fit the needs of SMEs and workgroups.
[Issue:Two hundred and six (2/10/06 - 6/10/06)]  

MGE UPS Systems announces new range 

MGE UPS Systems, a supplier of power solutions for business continuity, has announced the launch of a new generation of Evolution UPSs, a high-frequency interactive range dedicated to network equipment.
[Issue:Two hundred and six (2/10/06 - 6/10/06)]  

'Maximum storage with Maxtor's Mini Edition' 

Maxtor, a global provider of hard disk drives and data storage solutions, has introduced its Maxtor OneTouch III Mini Edition to the local market. The device is designed as a simple, secure means of data storage and transportation, and is available to the local digital lifestyle market through Sahara Computers.
[Issue:Two hundred and six (2/10/06 - 6/10/06)]  

Aspect introduces Forum-certified customer self service  

Contact centre company, Aspect Software, has announced that the Aspect Customer Self Service 7.2 voice portal has been awarded VoiceXML-Forum certification.
[Issue:Two hundred and six (2/10/06 - 6/10/06)]  

ZyXEL hits the local market 

Local distributor, Rectron, has begun to distribute the full range of ZyXEL networking products in this country. ZyXEL is a DSL router and VDSL vendor, and says that it is also Europe's largest wireless equipment vendor.
[Issue:Two hundred and six (2/10/06 - 6/10/06)]  

Interactive Intelligence releases predictive dialler 

Interactive Intelligence, a global developer of business communications software, has announced the local availability of its latest Interaction Dialer product, which is designed to provide outbound dialling and campaign management for contact centres, teleservices firms and collections operations.
[Issue:Two hundred and six (2/10/06 - 6/10/06)]  

Integrated anti-virus and application control from Sophos 

Sophos has announced the launch of Application Control features that aim to allow system administrators to selectively block unauthorised VoIP, peer-to-peer (P2P) and Instant Messaging (IM) applications that can present risks to company data and networks.
[Issue:Two hundred and six (2/10/06 - 6/10/06)]  

Oracle unveils Berkeley DB Release 4.5 

Oracle has announced the general availability of Oracle Berkeley DB Release 4.5, which includes features designed to improve performance, availability and ease of use for developers of mission-critical systems.
[Issue:Two hundred and six (2/10/06 - 6/10/06)]  

Kyocera Mita provides 'user-friendly, wide format printing and scanning' 

Kyocera Mita has introduced the KM-3650w, a wide format digital multifunctional product (MFP) which is designed to print and copy in A0 and offer optional scanning functionality.
[Issue:Two hundred and six (2/10/06 - 6/10/06)]  

Mail security from Symantec 

Symantec has announced Symantec Mail Security with Premium AntiSpam for Windows Small Business Server, which aims to provide SMEs using Microsoft Exchange 2000/2003 with advanced content filtering and protection against viruses, spyware, and adware.
[Issue:Two hundred and six (2/10/06 - 6/10/06)]  

Pentax rolls out lens-interchangeable digital SLR camera  

Pentax has introduced the K10D lens-interchangeable digital SLR camera. This is designed to combine 10,2 effective megapixels with advanced technologies - including the Pentax-original Shake Reduction (SR) system - to deliver high-quality digital SLR photography and responsive operations to advanced amateurs and experienced hobbyists.
[Issue:Two hundred and six (2/10/06 - 6/10/06)]  

Samsung launches 22-inch LCD monitor 

Samsung Electronics, a manufacturer of LCD computer monitors and professional displays, has launched a high-resolution 22-inch LCD monitor (SyncMaster 225BW). This monitor is said to be compatible with the Microsoft Vista version, which is based on a widescreen format.
[Issue:Two hundred and six (2/10/06 - 6/10/06)]  

Absa relies on EMC for mission-critical storage 

Absa has recently made several further investments in EMC storage subsystems, concluding three deals in eight months to boost storage capacity for its transactional mainframe and distributed systems environments. While two of the purchases were upgrades, the third is an implementation of EMC technology for improved business continuity in its open systems environment.
[Issue:Two hundred and six (2/10/06 - 6/10/06)]  

Pinnacle announces 'hyper-fast scrolling mice' 

Digital lifestyle specialist, Pinnacle Micro, has announced the immediate availability of two mice from Logitech which are intended to change the way in which people use their PCs.
[Issue:Two hundred and six (2/10/06 - 6/10/06)]  

Canon MF6500 series 'fulfils SA's all-in-one requirements' 

Canon SA's LaserBase MF6500 series is claimed to offer local SMEs fast, high-quality laser printing, colour scanning, faxing and copying in a single compact unit.
[Issue:Two hundred and six (2/10/06 - 6/10/06)]  

EMC solution 'automates ILM capabilities and extends classification technologies' 

EMC has announced EMC Infoscape software and related EMC Information Management Strategy Services that aim to help companies discover, classify and manage unstructured enterprise information.
[Issue:Two hundred and five (26/9/06 - 29/9/06)]  

Tumbleweed releases Secure Transport 4.6  

Tumbleweed Communications is a provider of e-mail security, managed file transfer, and identity validation appliance and software products. Aiming to meet the security demands of enterprise IT Organisations, Tumbleweed has announced the availability of Tumbleweed SecureTransport 4.6, the latest version of Tumbleweed's enterprise managed file transfer solution.
[Issue:Two hundred and five (26/9/06 - 29/9/06)]  

Adobe 'drives next generation of electronic documents with Acrobat 8'  

Adobe Systems has introduced Acrobat 8 software, which aims to provide knowledge workers with tools for communicating and collaborating with confidence across the boundaries of operating systems, applications and firewalls.
[Issue:Two hundred and five (26/9/06 - 29/9/06)]  

Motorola to develop WiMAX chipset designs 

Motorola has announced a strategic initiative to develop mobile WiMAX chipsets for use in Motorola's next-generation WiMAX devices.
[Issue:Two hundred and five (26/9/06 - 29/9/06)]  

SMC bolsters mobile office computing with CardBus Adapter 

SMC Networks SA, in conjunction with its global holding company, SMC Networks, has released the SMC2336W-AG EZ-StreamTM Universal Wireless Cardbus Adapter.
[Issue:Two hundred and five (26/9/06 - 29/9/06)]  

Project Clock CE, version 2, released 

CyberMatrix has released version 2 of Project Clock CE, a project time-tracking application for Windows Mobile-based PDAs.
[Issue:Two hundred and five (26/9/06 - 29/9/06)]  

'Printing high volumes, PDFs and invoices? Get the right printer for the job' 
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[Issue:Two hundred and five (26/9/06 - 29/9/06)]  

Storgate announces availability of Imation Flash solutions 

Storgate has announced the local availability of Imation's range of Flash storage devices, aiming to suit the needs of both the price-conscious buyers and the more feature-driven business executives.
[Issue:Two hundred and five (26/9/06 - 29/9/06)]  

Concilium introduces accelerated problem resolution  

Sole local distributor of Agilent Technologies in southern Africa, Concilium Technologies, has unveiled the J6801B Distributed Network Analyzer (DNA) for mobile signalling analysis.
[Issue:Two hundred and five (26/9/06 - 29/9/06)]  

SAS 'delivers BI software on Integrity servers' 

SAS is to expand its relationship with HP to further develop, market and sell the SAS Enterprise Intelligence Platform on HP Integrity servers. The agreement includes pre-sales support, project sizings, architecture assessments and additional resources dedicated to co-marketing and sales engagement activities. SAS has provided ongoing support for HP Integrity servers for more than two years.
[Issue:Two hundred and five (26/9/06 - 29/9/06)]  

HP StorageWorks 1000i designed to meet demand for disk-based back-up 

Disk-based back-up solutions are said to be growing in popularity over traditional tape-based back-up solutions, especially when it comes to the SME and midrange business spaces.
[Issue:Two hundred and five (26/9/06 - 29/9/06)]  

Acer unveils Ferrari dual-core notebook range  

Acer SA has unveiled the latest addition to its notebook range with the introduction of the Ferrari 1000 series.
[Issue:Two hundred and five (26/9/06 - 29/9/06)]  

Lexmark toolbar 'optimises printing of Web content' 

Printing from Web sites can cause great frustration. Time and effort is often wasted and costs can quickly mount up for paper and ink usage.
[Issue:Two hundred and four (18/9/06 - 22/9/06)]  

Intel and Siemens to collaborate on second generation VoIP 

Intel and Siemens Communications have announced the establishment of a technology relationship between the two companies that includes an agreement to work collaboratively to create open unified communications solutions based on VoIP.
[Issue:Two hundred and four (18/9/06 - 22/9/06)]  

Agilent Technologies announces breakthrough signal generator  

Concilium Technologies, local distributor of Agilent Technologies, says Agilent has announced the availability of the Agilent MXG signal generators, aiming to offer high adjacent channel power ratio (ACPR) performance and switching speeds, coupled with simplified self-maintenance to maximise uptime.
[Issue:Two hundred and four (18/9/06 - 22/9/06)]  

Softline Enterprise launches latest version of SalesLogix CRM  

Softline Enterprise has announced the availability of the latest version of its CRM offering, SalesLogix. Aiming to expand on the product's integrated sales, marketing, customer service and support automation capabilities, SalesLogix version 7 is driven by the needs of SMEs, as well as users in divisions of large enterprises.
[Issue:Two hundred and four (18/9/06 - 22/9/06)]  

Xerox MFD 'brings advanced features to the small office' 

Xerox has launched the WorkCentre 4118 desktop multifunction device (MFD), which is designed to deliver advanced copying, printing, scanning and faxing capabilities to small offices.
[Issue:Two hundred and four (18/9/06 - 22/9/06)]  

Intel's network storage solution available through Annex 

The Intel Entry Storage System SS4000-E, a Network Attached Storage (NAS) system designed for affordable data protection and management, is available to the local market through Annex Distribution.
[Issue:Two hundred and four (18/9/06 - 22/9/06)]  

ProScan rolls out Gryphon handheld barcode reader  

ProScan Systems, a distributor of supply chain, automated data collection and mobile computing solutions, recently extended the Datalogic Gryphon series of handheld barcode readers with the addition of the Gryphon D130 long range model.
[Issue:Two hundred and four (18/9/06 - 22/9/06)]  

Intel kit bolsters plug-and-play VoIP components  

Intel has announced a software framework and development kit which is designed to enable plug-and-play components for Web-based phone calls using VoIP.
[Issue:Two hundred and four (18/9/06 - 22/9/06)]  

Pastel upgrade 'meets customers' growing requirements' 

The recently launched Pastel Accounting 2007 software range is said to have a strong focus on making accounting processes as simple as possible for the customer.
[Issue:Two hundred and four (18/9/06 - 22/9/06)]  

Gigabyte's graphic card 'ideal for digital media PCs' 

Gigabyte has launched the latest addition to its silent pipe graphic accelerator card series, the GV-NX76G256HI-RH, a high definition multimedia VGA solution with support for HDMI and HDCP, which is being distributed locally by Rectron.
[Issue:Two hundred and four (18/9/06 - 22/9/06)]  

Epson launches EMP-6100 projector  

The EMP-6100 is a business projector that is designed to combine easy maintenance, enhanced network monitoring, dust protection and a high brightness of 3500 ANSI lumens. It will fit seamlessly into a variety of environments, from the boardroom to pubs, clubs or factories, Epson says.
[Issue:Two hundred and four (18/9/06 - 22/9/06)]  

Sun extends identity management suite and leverages Solaris 10  

Sun Microsystems has announced enhancements to its identity management software suite that aim to combine the capability to prevent inappropriate user access to systems and applications while detecting violations in the company's user access policies.
[Issue:Two hundred and four (18/9/06 - 22/9/06)]  

WebMarshal 2006 available through Workgroup 

Aiming to help to counter the influx of spyware that is increasingly being delivered to corporate networks via the Web, Workgroup has announced the availability of Marshal's Internet management solution, WebMarshal 2006, which is designed to stop spyware at the gateway.
[Issue:Two hundred and three (11/9/06 - 15/9/06)]  

Concilium announces measuring tools from Agilent  

Concilium Technologies says that, until recently, analogue interfaces between RFICs and BBICs were standard. Now, chip manufacturers are producing chipsets with digital interfaces with physical layer test requirements.
[Issue:Two hundred and three (11/9/06 - 15/9/06)]  

Agilent Technologies announces handheld digital multimeters and oscilloscopes 

Concilium Technologies, local distributor of Agilent Technologies products, says Agilent has introduced a series of affordable handheld digital multimeters and oscilloscopes to better serve quality-conscious and cost-sensitive customers looking beyond bench-top solutions.
[Issue:Two hundred and three (11/9/06 - 15/9/06)]  

Microsoft launches business management solution 

Microsoft SA has announced the general availability of Microsoft Dynamics AX 4.0, an adaptable, global business-management solution that is designed to work like and with familiar Microsoft software, and to help organisations to gain a competitive advantage.
[Issue:Two hundred and three (11/9/06 - 15/9/06)]  

Oracle delivers Transportation Management 5.5 

For companies seeking to reduce the cost and complexity of transportation planning, execution and management, Oracle has announced the general availability of Transportation Management 5.5.
[Issue:Two hundred and three (11/9/06 - 15/9/06)]  

Trust battery charger available 

Local distribution houses, Workgroup and Pinnacle Micro, have announced the immediate availability of Trust's PW-2700P quick battery USB charger, which, according to the companies, means quick recharging sessions for users with access to a car lighter connection, a USB port or a wall socket.
[Issue:Two hundred and three (11/9/06 - 15/9/06)]  

Ingate rolls out SIP trunking software module 

Ingate Systems, which develops firewall technology and products that aim to enable SIP-based live communication for the enterprise while maintaining control and security at the network edge, has launched a software module designed specifically for enterprises looking to deploy SIP trunks.
[Issue:Two hundred and three (11/9/06 - 15/9/06)]  

Gigabyte's 945 S-Series unveiled 

Gigabyte Technology has further extended its range of solutions for Intel Core 2 Duo processors by announcing the 945 S-series of motherboards. The 945 S-Series motherboards are being distributed locally by Rectron, and have been designed from the ground up, aiming to provide a reliable and user-friendly computing experience.
[Issue:Two hundred and three (11/9/06 - 15/9/06)]  

Canon launches third generation PIXMA minis  

Canon SA has introduced its latest additions to the PIXMA family, the PIXMA mini260 and entry-level PIXMA mini220.
[Issue:Two hundred and three (11/9/06 - 15/9/06)]  

ASUS rolls out M2N32 WS Professional Motherboard 

ASUS has introduced the M2N32 WS Professional Motherboard, which is available locally through Corex, and is designed to support the AMD Socket AM2 processing platform.
[Issue:Two hundred and three (11/9/06 - 15/9/06)]  

Juniper Networks enhances IPTV and multi-play offerings  

Juniper Networks says that it has teamed with HP to simplify the management of advanced IPTV and multi-play service networks.
[Issue:Two hundred and three (11/9/06 - 15/9/06)]  

IBM extends real-time collaboration platform to MS users  

IBM says that it has extended the reach of its upcoming Lotus Sametime 7.5 collaboration platform by providing integration with Outlook, Office and SharePoint applications and offering direct connectivity to mobile devices from RIM and Nokia, as well as Windows mobile devices.
[Issue:Two hundred and three (11/9/06 - 15/9/06)]  

Back-door worm targets vulnerability in Microsoft Word 

A new variant of a Trojan Downloader is actively exploiting a recently found vulnerability in Microsoft Word 2000, claims MicroWorld Technologies. The malware infection is said to be caused when the victim opens an infected Word 2000 file in Windows 2000.
[Issue:Two hundred and two (4/9/06 - 8/9/06)]  

Intel vPro technology 'poised to redefine business PCs'  

Intel has introduced vPro technology, a package of hardware and software that is claimed to mark a major change in what businesses can expect from their PCs, and to provide IT workers with higher levels of computing performance and more proactive control of security and costs.
[Issue:Two hundred and two (4/9/06 - 8/9/06)]  

Automatic back-up and archiving system aims to ease storage pains  

Storage, often touted as a grudge purchase, is an essential component of any business, ensuring continuity in the event of a disaster. It is further propelled up the chain of the CIO's priorities by the demands of corporate governance, which can specify the retention of data for up to 20 years.
[Issue:Two hundred and two (4/9/06 - 8/9/06)]  

HP products 'Take home photo editing and printing to the next level' 

According to HP, one-hour photo shops will soon become a thing of the past, thanks to the company's line of Photosmart products, which is being distributed locally by Rectron.
[Issue:Two hundred and two (4/9/06 - 8/9/06)]  

New Dawn Holdings adds to service offering 

New Dawn Holdings is executing on a plan to capture market share in the ERP environment through a wholly owned subsidiary focusing on German software maker, SAP. Dubbed New Dawn Spectra, the company has been in operation since December 2005, and has experienced substantial and sustained growth.
[Issue:Two hundred and two (4/9/06 - 8/9/06)]  

'Cost-effective office printing' with Gestetner's P7535n 

Gestetner has announced the P7535n - aiming to enable cost-effective black and white laser printing for office workgroups of between 10 and 20 users.
[Issue:Two hundred and two (4/9/06 - 8/9/06)]  

Metrofile to demonstrate e-Records management at Futurex Cape 

Chief among Metrofile's demonstration at Futurex & Equip Cape will be its Metrofiler e-Records. While Metrofiler looks after physical records management needs, Metrofiler e-Records is designed to do the same for electronic records. Futurex & Equip Cape Town will be held at the Cape Town International Convention Centre from September 27 - 29.
[Issue:Two hundred and two (4/9/06 - 8/9/06)]  

BiTMICRO signs up for 90nm XPM memory technology 

BiTMICRO Networks, a maker of intelligent flash solid-state disks (SSD) and Kilopass Technology, a provider of semiconductor-based non-volatile memory (NVM) intellectual property, recently signed a corporate licence agreement whereby BiTMICRO will integrate Kilopass' XPM non-volatile memory technology in its next-generation system-on-chip (SoC) devices and large capacity E-Disk flash SSDs.
[Issue:Two hundred and two (4/9/06 - 8/9/06)]  

Panda unveils 'all-in-one' security appliance 

The local office of international security vendor, Panda Software, has recently launched an 'all-in-one security' appliance, designed to protect against all types of threats. The GateDefender Integra is claimed to complete the company's range of perimeter security solutions.
[Issue:Two hundred and two (4/9/06 - 8/9/06)]  

Paedophile uses Trojan backdoor in child abuse 

'Ilkeston Today' in the UK reports that Internet paedophile, Adrian Ringland, forced a Canadian schoolgirl to send him explicit photographs of herself, after infecting her computer with a Trojan backdoor.
[Issue:Two hundred and two (4/9/06 - 8/9/06)]  

Drive storage 'moves out of the box' 

Thermaltake's Muse NAS-Raid drive storage system is now available locally through IT distributor, Corex.
[Issue:Two hundred and one (28/8/06 - 1/9/06)]  

Infortrend Raid arrays 'benefit from 400MHz ASIC' 

Local data storage distributor, New IT, has announced the availability of the A16F-G2430 and A16U-G2430 Raid arrays from Infortrend, which are said to use Infortrend's latest Application-Specific Integrated Circuit (ASIC).
[Issue:Two hundred and one (28/8/06 - 1/9/06)]  

Phishing scamsters 'come of age' 

A phishing mail, which pretends to come from eBay, attempts to convince users to click on a link and give away confidential account information. At a time when even the most susceptible user is becoming cautious against attempts of e-mail fraud, this one claims to educate users on how scamsters use spoof e-mails, before directing them to click on a link to open an impostor login screen!
[Issue:Two hundred and one (28/8/06 - 1/9/06)]  

Oracle announces Oracle Application Express Release 2.2 

Oracle has announced the general availability of Oracle Application Express Release 2.2, a free tool that aims to enable users to easily build, deploy and manage secure Web applications using only a Web browser.
[Issue:Two hundred and one (28/8/06 - 1/9/06)]  

MS Live Communications Server 'a cog' in Galdon's future strategy 

Local IT services company Galdon Data has announced that it is gearing itself to provide services and solutions around Microsoft's Live Communications Server 2005, making this a cog in its future growth strategy.
[Issue:Two hundred and one (28/8/06 - 1/9/06)]  

Next generation Canon Pixma 'sets the benchmark' 

Canon SA has introduced its third generation of the inkjet brand, Pixma. The models of the third generation are claimed to strengthen the existing Pixma line-up, with three Photo All-in-Ones, which offer performance and sophisticated design.
[Issue:Two hundred and one (28/8/06 - 1/9/06)]  

Oracle delivers PeopleSoft Enterprise Performance Management 9 

Oracle has unveiled Oracle's PeopleSoft Enterprise Performance Management 9, the latest product to be delivered from Oracle's PeopleSoft Enterprise 9 suite.
[Issue:Two hundred and one (28/8/06 - 1/9/06)]  

Transcend mini flash cards - 'optimising cellphone functionality' 

Rectron has announced the immediate availability of Transcend Information's 2GB 80X miniSD, a flash memory card which, it says, is optimised for high-specification cellular phones.
[Issue:Two hundred and one (28/8/06 - 1/9/06)]  

Logitech 'redefines PC speakers' 

Logitech has introduced the Logitech Z-10 Interactive 2.0 Speaker System, the latest member of Logitech's line of Advanced Peripherals. It features a design that is intended to change how people think about and use PC speakers.
[Issue:Two hundred and one (28/8/06 - 1/9/06)]  

EMC OpenScale - 'storage capacity on demand' 

Through its Global Financial Services Division, EMC now offers the OpenScale solution which aims to supply on-demand capacity delivery. Businesses seeking more flexibility from the technology solutions upon which they are reliant can benefit from this on-demand storage solution, EMC says. OpenScale is designed to allow customers to seamlessly access appropriately configured storage as and when they need it.
[Issue:Two hundred and one (28/8/06 - 1/9/06)]  

Axis protects fine art 

The British Royal Academy of Arts (RAA), founded in 1768, which has a tradition of displaying fine art, has upgraded its security systems, and expanded its camera monitoring to an IP Video system using Axis cameras.
[Issue:Two hundred (21/8/06 - 25/8/06)]  

DCC sends Samsung camera to new heights - Kilimanjaro 

When 1485am Radio Today presenter, David Batzofin decided to climb Kilimanjaro, the world's highest free-standing, snow-covered equatorial mountain, to raise funds for Hospice Witwatersrand, he realised that he needed sponsors.
[Issue:Two hundred (21/8/06 - 25/8/06)]  

Leopard first looks: 64-bit support 
Henry Norr, Macworld.com
Full 64-bit support got top billing in Steve Jobs' Worldwide Developers Conference keynote - it was first on the list of Leopard enhancements he previewed, ahead even of Apple's Time Machine backup-and-restore technology. Even at a developer conference, however, 64-bit support was an odd choice for the lead-off position, because it is an option that even Apple admits does not yet make sense for most applications.
[Issue:Two hundred (21/8/06 - 25/8/06)]  

MSI Platinum upgrade available through Pinnacle 

Pinnacle Micro has announced MSI's 955X Platinum replacement, namely the 975X Platinum upgrade edition motherboard, which is claimed to be the ultimate platform for Intel Core 2 processors.
[Issue:Two hundred (21/8/06 - 25/8/06)]  

Zeus teams with SYSDBA to build presence in SA  

Zeus Technology, a provider of application traffic management software, has announced its partnership with SA systems integrator and consulting services firm, SYSDBA.
[Issue:Two hundred (21/8/06 - 25/8/06)]  

'Switch between two computers with the KVM-221' 

D-Link, a supplier of design, development and manufacturing of connectivity and network solutions, has announced the KVM-221 2-Port USB KVM Switch. The KVM-221 is designed to allow users to control two computers using one monitor, USB keyboard, and USB mouse with Audio Support.
[Issue:Two hundred (21/8/06 - 25/8/06)]  

Unisys rolls out Dual-Core Intel Itanium 2 server 

Unisys has announced another building block in the development of its recently unveiled next-generation server architecture, making the Dual-Core Intel Itanium 2 processor 9000 Series - better known as 'Montecito' - the engine for new models of its ES7000/one Enterprise Server. Unisys was among the first system providers to announce support for the Itanium 2 processor 9000 series.
[Issue:Two hundred (21/8/06 - 25/8/06)]  

Siemens to bring two wireless modules to market  

In December, the Siemens Communications Group will bring to market two modules for tracking and navigation applications: the XT75 and the XT65. Both modules contain a GPS receiver that allows global positioning, and EDGE or GPRS technology for transmitting data to a mobile device, the company says. The modules are based on Java and have quadband capability, which means they can be used in all GSM mobile networks worldwide, the company adds.
[Issue:Two hundred (21/8/06 - 25/8/06)]  

RealNetworks inks distribution agreement with Novell  

RealNetworks and Novell are teaming up to deliver state-of-the-art multimedia capabilities on the Linux desktop. Under the terms of the agreement, Novell will distribute Real's upgraded RealPlayer, which will support Windows Media formats, and Helix Banshee music player as part of its SUSE Linux Enterprise Desktop 10.
[Issue:Two hundred (21/8/06 - 25/8/06)]  

Xerox 'heightens colour quality for graphic designers' 

Xerox, distributed in 24 sub-Saharan countries by Bytes Document Solutions, has introduced the Xerox Phaser 7760 tabloid colour laser printer, aiming to boost the output quality and productivity of design professionals.
[Issue:Two hundred (21/8/06 - 25/8/06)]  

Identity Management 10g Release 3 from Oracle 

Oracle has announced the immediate availability of Oracle Identity Management 10g Release 3.
[Issue:One hundred and ninety nine (14/8/06 - 18/8/06)]  

Lenovo, Novell unveil Linux-enabled thinkpad mobile workstation  

Lenovo and Novell have announced a Linux-based ThinkPad mobile workstation, which will run Novell's recently released SUSE Linux Enterprise Desktop 10 operating system. The workstation is based on Intel Centrino Duo mobile technology.
[Issue:One hundred and ninety nine (14/8/06 - 18/8/06)]  

Logitech and Skype partner on Internet calling desktop  

Logitech and Skype say that they have expanded their relationship by producing a complete solution for Internet calling dedicated to Skype users worldwide - the Logitech EasyCall Desktop. The desktop combines a mouse, headset and speakerphone with a Skype-specific keyboard, the companies say.
[Issue:One hundred and ninety nine (14/8/06 - 18/8/06)]  

HP 'increases server control with dual-core technology' 

HP has announced that its portfolio of servers and server blades will include models powered by the latest AMD Opteron processors using dual-core technology.
[Issue:One hundred and ninety nine (14/8/06 - 18/8/06)]  

SMC TigerAccess to hit local shores soon 

SMC Networks SA has announced that the TigerAccess 24-port Extended Ethernet VDSL2 Solution, which supports VDSL2 technology, will be available locally in the fourth quarter of this year.
[Issue:One hundred and ninety nine (14/8/06 - 18/8/06)]  

Oracle delivers latest release of PeopleSoft Enterprise CRM 

Oracle has announced the availability of Oracle's PeopleSoft Enterprise Customer Relationship Management (CRM) 9. Highlights of this release are said to include enhancements designed specifically for the financial services and communications industries, usability enhancements designed to help increase productivity, and increased use of Oracle Fusion Middleware.
[Issue:One hundred and ninety nine (14/8/06 - 18/8/06)]  

Hyperion rolls out financial solution  

Hyperion, distributed locally by Intellient, has released Hyperion System 9 Financial Data Quality Management, a packaged solution for finance users to develop standardised financial data management processes.
[Issue:One hundred and ninety nine (14/8/06 - 18/8/06)]  

Rectron introduces Gigabyte Poseidon and Triton chassis' 

Gigabyte Technology's flagship chassis', the Poseidon and Triton, are now available from official distributor, Rectron. The chassis form part of Gigabyte's 3D Aurora series, claimed to feature the same design and functionality advancements.
[Issue:One hundred and ninety nine (14/8/06 - 18/8/06)]  

'Secure colour printing in the office with MFP' 

Gestetner, a provider of total document solutions, has announced the MP C2500 and MP C3000, which aim to bring increased efficiency to the general office, by delivering print speeds of 25 pages per minute (ppm) and 30ppm respectively for both colour and black and white documents.
[Issue:One hundred and ninety eight (7/8/06 - 11/8/06)]  

Logitech notebook peripherals line enhanced  

The Logitech Premium Notebook Headset, the Logitech QuickCam for Notebooks Pro and Logitech QuickCam for Notebooks Deluxe webcams are designed to make it easy to participate in Internet phone or video calls.
[Issue:One hundred and ninety eight (7/8/06 - 11/8/06)]  

EMC unifies management capabilities of info rights and records  

EMC has introduced EMC Documentum Information Rights Management (IRM) Services and EMC Documentum Records Manager 5.3 two complementary content management software offerings that are now unified with the EMC Documentum enterprise content management (ECM) platform, the company says. Both are designed to help companies respond faster to changing regulatory requirements while enabling more secure information sharing and disposal.
[Issue:One hundred and ninety eight (7/8/06 - 11/8/06)]  

'Dell workstation offers performance, scalability and value' 

Dell has expanded its Precision desktop workstation line in Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA) with the addition of the Precision 390, a system designed to balance performance, scalability and value, while handling demanding applications.
[Issue:One hundred and ninety eight (7/8/06 - 11/8/06)]  

TonerSaver 'reduces laser printing costs by up to 50%' 

Phoenix Global Licensing, a software republisher, has introduced TonerSaver - a software solution that aims to reduce the costs of enterprise laser printing.
[Issue:One hundred and ninety eight (7/8/06 - 11/8/06)]  

Corex launches intelligent fan controller 

IT systems importer and distributor, Corex, has announced the SA launch of Thermaltake Technology's Hardcano12SE intelligent fan controller.
[Issue:One hundred and ninety eight (7/8/06 - 11/8/06)]  

Gigabyte's 6-Quad motherboard now available 

Gigabyte Technology has launched a 6-Quad edition motherboard, the GA-965P-DQ6, to local users.
[Issue:One hundred and ninety eight (7/8/06 - 11/8/06)]  

Oracle expands BPM offering 

Oracle has announced an agreement with IDS Scheer that is intended to help to accelerate the two organisations' Business Process Management (BPM) initiatives, by enabling greater collaboration between business and IT.
[Issue:One hundred and ninety seven (31/7/06 - 4/8/06)]  

Symantec consumer security solutions ship with Acer desktops, notebooks  

Acer has selected Symantec security solutions to protect its customers worldwide. Under the terms of the agreement, Norton Internet Security 2006 or Norton AntiVirus 2006 will ship pre-installed on more than 45m Acer desktop and notebook PCs globally.
[Issue:One hundred and ninety seven (31/7/06 - 4/8/06)]  

Clickatell joins with Oracle to drive enterprise messaging 

Clickatell, a global mobile messaging operator, has announced that its enterprise-grade Multimodal Global Messaging Service (MGMS) is providing customers with immediate, reliable and cost-effective mobile messages anywhere, across any device.
[Issue:One hundred and ninety seven (31/7/06 - 4/8/06)]  

Intel announces NOR flash memory products 

Intel has introduced its NOR flash memory products, which are aimed at the emerging low-cost cell phone segment. The products have a pin sharing package designed to minimise pin count, and are configured to work with low-cost, single-chip baseband and RF solutions from chipset suppliers, the company says. Major handset vendors are expected to start introducing low-cost cell phones based on Intel flash products this quarter.
[Issue:One hundred and ninety seven (31/7/06 - 4/8/06)]  

FSC launches workstation family with Intel technology  

Fujitsu Siemens Computers (FSC) has announced a series of workstations that use Intel technology. The Celsius W350, Celsius M450, Celsius R540 and Celsius R640 workstations aim to provide greater performance and memory capacity and, thanks to their improved chassis and cooling technology, are said to be quieter than previous models.
[Issue:One hundred and ninety seven (31/7/06 - 4/8/06)]  

Oracle announces general availability of tools for .NET 

Oracle has announced the general availability of Oracle Developer Tools for Visual Studio .NET, a free plug-in that aims to enable developers to use Microsoft Visual Studio 2005 to develop and deploy Microsoft .NET Framework-based applications with Oracle Database 10g.
[Issue:One hundred and ninety seven (31/7/06 - 4/8/06)]  

MGE launches EPM v2 

MGE UPS Systems has announced the immediate availability of Enterprise Power Manager v2 (EPM v2), which is the latest generation of MGE UPS management tool.
[Issue:One hundred and ninety seven (31/7/06 - 4/8/06)]  

Cisco introduces Pace solution 

Cisco Systems has introduced the Cisco Proactive Automation of Change Execution (Pace) solution, a suite of products and services that aim to help enterprises to meet compliance requirements, accelerate growth, enhance business continuity, and increase user productivity.
[Issue:One hundred and ninety seven (31/7/06 - 4/8/06)]  

Panda launches business security suites 

Panda Software SA has launched security suites onto the market for large businesses and SMEs. Both products aim to offer integral protection for all levels of the corporate network, from laptops to gateways, by combining reactive and proactive technologies such as Tru-Prevent, which is exclusive to Panda Software.
[Issue:One hundred and ninety seven (31/7/06 - 4/8/06)]  

McAfee unveils Foundstone Starter Kits 

Intrusion prevention and security risk management company, McAfee, has announced the availability of McAfee Foundstone Starter Kits for its authorised McAfee SecurityAlliance Premier and Elite Partners in EMEA.
[Issue:One hundred and ninety seven (31/7/06 - 4/8/06)]  

Sun snatches up XML guru 
Robert McMillan, IDG News Service (San Francisco Bureau)
Sun Microsystems has hired one of the creators of XML (Extensible Markup Language), Tim Bray, to help set the technical direction for its software group. Bray, who begins work for the company on Monday, as a technology director, will report to the chief technology officer of Sun's software group, John Fowler.

AOL "I am away' message flaw deemed critical 
Paul Roberts, IDG News Service
Computer security companies are warning users of America Online's Instant Messenger (AIM) software that a serious security hole in the product could allow remote attackers to execute malicious code on computers that run the instant messaging software.

Creative's MuVo Slim- the sleek side of digital audio technology  

Creative Technology has introduced a new addition to its already extensive family of portable audio players.

Skype VoIP app emerges from beta 
Peter Cohen, MacCentral.com
Luxembourg-based Skype Technologies SA has announced the version 1.0 release of its Skype for Mac OS X application. Previously available as a beta release, Skype enables users to communicate using Voice over IP.

Tadpole launches new Unix notebook 
Linda Rosencrance, Computerworld (US online)
Tadpole Technology has begun shipping its SPARCbook 5000, a new notebook that uses Sun Microsystems' Solaris operating system.
[Issue:Eleven (19/08/02 - 25/08/02)]