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Acer SA unveils the TravelMate 4220
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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.
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Kaplan releases STT Trainer 4.3
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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)]
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Oracle unveils management solution for Unbreakable Linux users
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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)]
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Pinnacle announces Symbol access point
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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)]
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Stronger WLAN security standard approved
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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.
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Conquer Kronus with Gigabyte's GeForce 8800 GTS 320MB cards!
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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)]
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Sony solution 'brings analysis capability to IP-based monitoring systems'
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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)]
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Schneider Electric finalises acquisition of APC
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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)]
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Epson launches two solutions for the home
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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)]
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Dell notebook aimed at consumers & small businesses
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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)]
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IBM launches drive-based tape encryption solution
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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)]
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Virtual Fighter 5 gives PS3 sales jump in Japan
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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)]
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Concilium, Agilent roll out advanced performance network analyser
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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)]
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Virtual Windows to run unmodified on Linux
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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)]
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SanDisk introduces 8GB Jedec-compatible Flash Drive
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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)]
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Transcend introduces USB 2.0 Flash Drive
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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)]
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Printacom launches additions to its portfolio
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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)]
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Epson supports Windows Vista
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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.
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Attix5 announces latest release of back-up solution
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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)]
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PCL-enabled single function printer announced
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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)]
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AMD ushers in multimedia for mobile devices
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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)]
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Intelligent archiving solution offers flexibility and control - Symantec
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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)]
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Heatsoft releases PC back-up solution
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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)]
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McAfee SiteAdvisor Plus adds support
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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)]
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AMD unveils Opteron processors for datacentre performance
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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)]
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Sophos launches malware protection for Windows Mobile
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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)]
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'Affordable productivity for SoHo users'
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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)]
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SanDisk's C200 MP3 players on the way
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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)]
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McAfee introduces mobile security risk management
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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)]
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Open Text announces Livelink ECM 10
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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)]
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Logitech has 'peripherals that bring Vista to life'
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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)]
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Esquire rolls out Kingmax Digital's 4GB memory card
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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)]
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Dell rolls out 27-inch flat panel monitor
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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)]
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Iomega expands storage capacity of two products
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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)]
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EOH Technology Consulting launches evaluation centre
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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)]
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Oracle releases five application families
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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)]
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'Time Machine' boosts LG
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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)]
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Sony unveils Blu-ray disc drive burner
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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)]
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VIA announces chipset support for Vista
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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)]
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Enhancements to mySAP All-in-One 'make it more affordable'
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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)]
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Phoenix launches Acronis True Image Home 10
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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)]
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Comodo Firewall goes Pro - remains free to all users
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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)]
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VIA announces PCI Express Chipset
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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)]
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Samsung releases Digimax S1000
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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)]
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MicroWorld gears up for Infosecurity
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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)]
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Open Text expands offerings
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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)]
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Acer projector offers 'portability and style'
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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)]
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Transcend releases advanced multi-card reader
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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)]
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McAfee solution 'strengthens proactive threat prevention'
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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)]
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Memorex wins 2007 CEA award
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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)]
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MicroWorld to present solutions at RSA Conference 2007
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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)]
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Network camera for trains and buses
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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)]
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Imation expands removable hard disk portfolio
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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)]
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IBM introduces entry storage systems
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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)]
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Axis 223M rolls out IPv6 video camera
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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)]
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Transcend announces SD gaming cards
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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)]
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Konica Minolta announces Simitri HD Polymerised Toner
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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)]
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Post Vision Technology launches Version 2.0 of PPO
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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)]
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Pastel 'makes POS operations easier for SMEs'
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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)]
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SMC Networks SA introduces 11n wireless cardbus adapter
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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)]
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SMC Networks SA introduces draft 11n wireless cardbus adapter
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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)]
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Xerox releases lightweight colour printer for SMEs
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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)]
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SolarWinds 'improves network visibility and performance'
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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)]
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Sophos extends application control to block computer games
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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)]
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CA delivers 'comprehensive recovery management'
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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)]
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APC expands performance Smart-UPS line
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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)]
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Sahara unveils 12-inch Stylebook
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Sahara Computers has announced the market release of the Sahara 12-inch Stylebook.
[Issue:Two hundred and sixteen (11/12/06 - 15/12/06)]
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McAfee announces Windows Vista-compatible products
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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)]
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Konica Minolta magicolor 2550DN 'enhances in-house printing'
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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)]
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Transcend releases StoreJet 2.5" SATA HDD
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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)]
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Panda ActiveScan Pro now available in licence packs
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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)]
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Media Gateway provides single point of contact
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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)]
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UN labour agency runs Oracle e-business suite
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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)]
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Transcend announces 1GB DDR2-533 Micro-DIMM memory module for notebooks
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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)]
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FSC, EMC 'deliver building block for Enterprise SOA'
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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)]
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Apacer flash cards available
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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)]
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Acer offers low-cost, high efficiency desktop solution
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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)]
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HP adds two systems to entry-level storage line-up
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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)]
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FrontRange to launch GoldMine Enterprise Edition 5.1 for Windows Vista
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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)]
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Webroot announces SME security
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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)]
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Native support from Symantec software for Iomega drives
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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)]
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Novell rolls out Linux-based Open Enterprise Server 2
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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)]
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HP introduces blade workstation
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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)]
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Canon's G7 camera available through Pinnacle
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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)]
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CA solution aims to simplify deployment and management of Windows Vista
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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)]
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Transcend releases USB 2.0 flash drive
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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)]
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Storgate launches TVisto multimedia centre
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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)]
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Hands-free scanner from Proscan
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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)]
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Automating NCA legislation simplified by Magix
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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)]
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Annex goes Pro with FSC's Amilo V3205
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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)]
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CA 'advances virtual platform management'
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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)]
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JetFlash USB flash drives 'work with Windows Vista'
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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)]
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Epson launches printers with a 'photo expert' inside
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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)]
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Axis introduces professional video server supporting IPv6
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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)]
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FSC 'adds professional services to its proposition'
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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)]
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SAS brings BI to Sun Solaris 10 on x64 Platform
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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)]
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SanDisk and Tudor partner in MP3s
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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)]
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Oracle delivers production scheduling solutions
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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)]
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Konica launches magicolor 2500 series
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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)]
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Pinnacle announces MSI's NX7600GT Diamond +
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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)]
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Foster-Melliar introduces Raxco PerfectDisk trade-up program
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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)]
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MI-4500X mouse now available through Pinnacle/Workgroup
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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)]
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FSC announces self-managing platform for Microsoft-based computing
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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)]
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Pinnacle announces D-Link's Media Lounge
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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)]
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Cisco unveils SAN Fabric Switch with enterprise capabilities
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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)]
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Canon EOS 400D available through Pinnacle
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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)]
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Logitech webcam optimised for Windows Live Messenger
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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)]
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OKI Printing Solutions launches A3 colour printer
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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)]
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EMC launches 'embeddable' Documentum platform for OEMs
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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)]
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FSC announces entry-level models of virtual tape solution
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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)]
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QLogic InfiniPath HCAs 'support Intel MPI Library'
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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)]
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CA product to support Microsoft application
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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)]
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Netgear ProSafe SSL VPN Connector available locally
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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)]
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Spend management specialist announces latest release
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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)]
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hTc announces Internet-friendly Smartphone
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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)]
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FSC software 'boosts data centre virtualisation'
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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)]
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AMD introduces dedicated enterprise stream processor
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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)]
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BCS unveils business objectives and product offerings
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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)]
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Double for Spescom DataVoice screen recording
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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)]
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Axiz splashes out with waterproof Flash drives
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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)]
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Juniper Networks launches UAC 2.0
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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)]
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Tarsus announces local availability of Acer Core 2 Duo Notebooks
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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)]
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Dell expands business technology portfolio
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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)]
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'Catch fast-moving scenes with LG Plasma TV'
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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)]
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Cisco announces TelePresence
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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)]
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PornPass Manager infects computers with spyware
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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)]
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TelePassport 'takes the sting out of MNP'
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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)]
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Adcorp selects Steelhead appliances
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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)]
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HP unveils blade for 'quick, efficient storage'
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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)]
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Novell releases Mono 1.2 with enhanced support for .NET on Linux
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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)]
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IBM announces midrange storage servers for the telecoms industry
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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)]
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Mobility the flagship of Sahara's computer offering
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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)]
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HTC MTeoR turns over a new leaf
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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)]
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Panda Software releases version of free ActiveScan
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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)]
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VIP Task Manager Standard Edition released
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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)]
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LANDesk solution aims to transform IT management processes
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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)]
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APC announces next generation SurgeArrest product line
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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)]
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Rectron announces ZyXEL's ZyWALL UTM series
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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)]
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EMC back-up advisor 'introduces forecasting and trend reporting'
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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)]
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Cisco Unified CRM Connector 'improves CRM for SMEs'
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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)]
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McAfee sees increase in island-hopping spammers
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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)]
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4Snewcom and snom showcase IP PBX
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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)]
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MTCs showcase UC with Mitel solution
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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)]
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Symantec releases Mobile AntiVirus 4.0 for Windows Mobile
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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)]
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APC announces next generation SurgeArrest product line
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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)]
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Mass mailing drives mule recruitment
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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)]
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Annex Distribution puts LCDs on display
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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)]
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Symantec AntiVirus 'offers support for Microsoft Windows Vista'
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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)]
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Rackspace makes green move
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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)]
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Sony launches broadcast media channel
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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)]
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Dell unveils four and two-socket servers
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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)]
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Corex to distribute Thermaltake Tribe VX
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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)]
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Tudor and SanDisk introduce new digital video recorder
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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)]
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SMC Networks SA ready to release ADSL2+ modem routers
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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)]
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D-Link rolls out flip-style Wi-Fi phone
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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)]
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Route 66 moves into standalone navigation device market
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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)]
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Oracle unveils enhanced Oracle PartnerNetwork Solutions Catalogue
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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)]
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Oracle unveils expanded SME solution
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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)]
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FSC's FlexFrame for Oracle 'now a stronger gateway to SOA'
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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)]
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IP Video installation monitor from Axis
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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)]
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Foxconn P965 Core 2 Duo mboard now at Pinnacle
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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)]
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TravelMate notebooks primed for the enterprise
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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)]
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Novell ships SUSE Linux Enterprise Real Time
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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)]
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Oracle supplies resources to partners
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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)]
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OKI 'makes breakthrough in LED printhead manufacture'
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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)]
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Iomega creates data protection bundle for Microsoft SBS users
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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)]
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Storgate announces 'cost-effective iSCSI bundle'
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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)]
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Thermaltake Soprano VX chassis now available
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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)]
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Oracle expands support of open standards
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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)]
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Oracle Warehouse Builder moves into IQ market
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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)]
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HP extends consumer notebook range
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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)]
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FSC Lifebook C1410 'fulfils environmental standards'
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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)]
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McAfee acquires Onigma
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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)]
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Juniper Networks launches enterprise data centre solution
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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)]
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Acer rolls out entry-level notebooks
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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)]
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Heron G gun now available from Proscan
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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)]
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Spescom launches Libra voice recording technology
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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)]
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Harris announces DL-860 HD/SD serial digital legaliser
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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)]
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Oracle extends its management solution
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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)]
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Fibre to serial ATA Raid system now available
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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)]
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Sony delivers IP-based monitoring solution
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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)]
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Softworx launches integrated manufacturing execution system
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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)]
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Epson introduces printers for the home or small office
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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)]
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Gigabyte motherboards support ATI Crossfire and Intel Quad Core
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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)]
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CA product 'manages risk and compliance'
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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)]
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Intel ships next-generation WiMAX chip
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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)]
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Symantec announces next-generation mail security solution
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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)]
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Transcend announces high capacity secure digital card
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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)]
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SAS helps banks manage their internal rating systems
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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)]
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SMS subscription services for MTN and Vodacom users
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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)]
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FSC presents latest version of Networker Backup Suite
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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)]
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Acer Veriton 1000 'puts high performance in ultra-small form factor'
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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)]
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Dell expands SME portfolio with PowerEdge servers
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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)]
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Clearswift 'simplifies content security for internal e-mail'
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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)]
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P975X Core 2 Duo board available from Pinnacle
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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)]
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Dell 1800MP projects XGA performance
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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)]
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HP Laserjet P3005 and P2015 series targets SMEs
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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)]
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Covisint's collaborative healthcare platform 'helps to control costs'
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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)]
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Stackable switches from ProCurve 'provide cost-effective performance'
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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)]
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Corex announces silent liquid cooling system
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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)]
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Axis camera 'carries a lot in a small package'
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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)]
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'Enhance your virtual world with PhysX'
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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)]
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FSC 'breathes new life into mobility' with T Series
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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)]
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Transcend releases 8GB SDHC secure digital card
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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)]
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Novell introduces virtualisation solution optimised for Intel technology
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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)]
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A 'balance between style and performance'
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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)]
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One laptop - one desktop - one monitor
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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)]
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Gigabyte delivers gaming and home technology
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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)]
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Iomega introduces external hard drives for Mac users
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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)]
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Dell 'upgrades performance, energy efficiency of quad-socket servers'
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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)]
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Mitel 'puts patients first' with Tele-Call solution
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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)]
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Oracle delivers PeopleSoft Enterprise Financial Management 9
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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)]
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Xerox 'introduces greater flexibility for SMEs'
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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)]
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MGE UPS Systems announces new range
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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)]
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'Maximum storage with Maxtor's Mini Edition'
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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)]
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Aspect introduces Forum-certified customer self service
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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)]
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ZyXEL hits the local market
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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)]
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Interactive Intelligence releases predictive dialler
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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)]
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Integrated anti-virus and application control from Sophos
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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)]
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Kyocera Mita provides 'user-friendly, wide format printing and scanning'
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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)]
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Mail security from Symantec
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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)]
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Pentax rolls out lens-interchangeable digital SLR camera
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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)]
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Samsung launches 22-inch LCD monitor
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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)]
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Absa relies on EMC for mission-critical storage
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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)]
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Pinnacle announces 'hyper-fast scrolling mice'
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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)]
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Canon MF6500 series 'fulfils SA's all-in-one requirements'
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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)]
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EMC solution 'automates ILM capabilities and extends classification technologies'
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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)]
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Tumbleweed releases Secure Transport 4.6
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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)]
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Adobe 'drives next generation of electronic documents with Acrobat 8'
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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)]
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SMC bolsters mobile office computing with CardBus Adapter
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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)]
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Storgate announces availability of Imation Flash solutions
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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)]
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Concilium introduces accelerated problem resolution
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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)]
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SAS 'delivers BI software on Integrity servers'
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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)]
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HP StorageWorks 1000i designed to meet demand for disk-based back-up
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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)]
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Gigabyte's 945 S-Series unveiled
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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)]
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BiTMICRO signs up for 90nm XPM memory technology
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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)]
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Phishing scamsters 'come of age'
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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)]
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EMC OpenScale - 'storage capacity on demand'
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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)]
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Leopard first looks: 64-bit support
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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)]
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Unisys rolls out Dual-Core Intel Itanium 2 server
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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)]
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Siemens to bring two wireless modules to market
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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)]
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Intel announces NOR flash memory products
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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)]
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Sun snatches up XML guru
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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.
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AOL "I am away' message flaw deemed critical
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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.
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Skype VoIP app emerges from beta
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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.
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