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Business
** Navision's image revival pays dividends
** Government promises a new IT heavyweight
** KPMG, ECASA release E-Commerce Green Paper response
** Corel delivers modest Q1 profit
** Sybase, iTouch SA partner to provide integrated mobile solution
** Peregrine Systems introduces new branding
** ISIZA head to address WITSA summit
** Data Pro's Web development reaps dividends
** Fifth West Africa 2001 event to open in Accra
** Infosys appoints additional director
** Back to basics for McCarthy
** AST appointed IT partner for Two Oceans
** Safika BEA planning for growth in SA
** BSF establishes e-Storage division
** Nortel stock drop pulls down others
** Lucent shares fall 12%
** Palm warning causes ripple effect
** Sun, SAS team up to help online billers
** Telkom staff gear up for competition
** Informix partners with Gravitate, seeks SA partners
** New Skies places order with BSS
** Storm Telecom acquires ITI Corporate Access
** KPMG Consulting, JDE collaborate to service vertical markets
** Fujitsu joins Red-M programme
** Kodak to sell pictures taken from space
** Palm beats forecasts but still cuts jobs
** Nortel reduces Q1 estimates, plans job cuts
** PBC, Conexys team up to provide UM systems
** Peregrine to acquire Extricity
** Datatec company acquires Catalyst IT Partners
** New state-owned IT company launched as government addresses ICT challenges
** Infosys appoints director
** P2P distribution, broadband connectivity to lead business
** Nortel Networks sees first quarter below expectations
** E-commerce legislation on the fast track
** AST appoints non-executive director
** Amazon plans to be profitable by year's end
** Quantum expects lower Q4 earnings
** NeuralAct appoints CEO
** Metrix, Onyx form alliance
** Silicon Genesis files motion
** GTA enters agreement with PAN AMP
** HarmonyCOM receives Deloitte & Touche accolade
** Lexmark celebrates 10-year mark
** Palm mulls impact of tech slump
** Europe concerned about slump in US economy
** 3Com to reduce workforce by 1.5%
** Cisco stock hits 52-week low
** Motorola enters new round of job cuts
** Red-M, AvantGo in Bluetooth agreement
** AST buys Inventory Technologies
** Reuters, Microsoft launch Reuters.Net
** SAS acquires Intrinsic
** NCR enters agreement with Novantas
** Liberty introduces handheld quoting solution
** Cisco, Interactive Intelligence enter OEM agreement
Computing
** The roaring Linux worm spreads
** HP warns some defective monitors can shock
** PBC develops SOPHO MyOffice@Net
** Shunra receives praise from CT Labs
** Microsoft, NTT to link Xbox to Internet
** Intershop unwraps new e-business solutions
** Printing professionals utilise the Internet
** PBC initiates Web-based training scheme
** Pastel provides centralised Web-based examination service
** Novell offers iFolder
** Dallas Semiconductor, APC release reference design
** Absa virus a hoax
** Virus infecting both Windows, Linux discovered
** Xerox introduces askOnce
** FrontRange wins 140 new US customers
** Plantronics, Widcomm to develop Bluetooth headset
** Orion Telecom introduces SMS solution
** Oracle unveils ExpertOnline service
** LG bundles PowerDVD software
** Ericsson unveils cordless Internet radio
** ADC launches Broadband Services Platform
** e4eNet updates e-manufacturing solution
** Motorola licenses RSA software
** Computer Associates deems cross-platform virus as a minor threat
** Compaq enhances Presario notebook range
** IBM to ship new operating system
** Microsoft signs up Compaq, Transmeta for Tablet PC
** PC price war getting increasingly cutthroat
** HP intros 1GHz notebooks, e-PC, intelligent printers
** Patrol for Siebel available in SA
** Red-M previews home access server
** Novell Single Sign-on 2.1 introduced
** Minolta-QMS implements call centre
** Ericsson unveils GSM mobile camera
** Ericsson develops new call centre solution
** CA unveils plans for CA World 2001
** Trend Micro ships SBS 2000 anti-virus solution
** Prism offers bulk SMS service
** Sophos publishes new safe computing guidelines
** Sofrecom conducts benchmark testing
** Novell sends trainers to NPI programme
** Vendors team up to establish mobile online gaming platform
** TSMC moves 0.15-micron process to production status
Enterprise
** CA, Motorola team up to deliver mobile enterprise solutions
** Visionael joins VPN management project
** Financial services can benefit from enterprise solution, says Sun
** Enterasys identifies requirements for enterprises
** CA unveils mobile e-business initiative
Internet
** AfriCam goes old media
** Instant messaging turns Web users into customers
** New Internet Explorer to feature privacy thermostat
** Online retailers to be hit by slowing sales growth
** eBay opens in Ireland, New Zealand and Switzerland
** Virtual animal expo starts today
** Canadian banks launch bill payment service
** Microsoft unveils Windows Media 8
** Europe's Web usage increases after flat-fees
** Factiva launches Content Community
** One-quarter of content sites profitable
** Napster says it stopped the download of 275 000 songs
** Clickatell launches new wireless communication tool
** Interactive TV set for growth
** Web purchasing could cut costs
** Adobe unveils 3D Web tool
** Avis contracts Prism Transactive
** United Stations signs up with online media hub
Networking
** Enterasys has three-letter recipe for corporate networks
** Building a city for the new century
** Enterasys announces support for 802.1X standard
** Companies underestimate internal threat, says KPMG
** Infonet awarded Metso contract
** Nortel claims lead in service provider WAN switching market
** Oracle opts for Eurologic system
** Nortel offers Internet telephony solutions
** Marconi unveils prototype hybrid switch-router
** AmVia to support Cisco's AVVID
Channel
** Net Perceptions releases Retail Revelations
** Data Pro launches transport-oriented VPN
** Cisco unveils Wireless LAN Specialisation
** Intel releases Fayetteville motherboards
** Rectron releases Recovery Genius
** Marconi announces new channel strategy
** GBI expands JetForm range
** BorderWare launches Security Server series
** IS to expand channel partner programme
** Iocore appointed Quest partner
** Lexmark appointed mySAP.com partner
** Grintek appointed as ParaGea distributor
** Trend Micro sees growth in US government sector
Telecoms
** Telkom, Intekom to integrate operations
** VOIP ban 'will make SA a laughing stock'
** VOIP stays illegal, schools get a break
** Marconi offers new products
** Ericsson announces T39 Bluetooth phone
** Siemens, Telkom launch SXA
** Nextcom challenge hits snag
** Siemens wins Telkom contract
** Gartner rates Nortel in global telecoms market
IndustrySolutions
** Zen creates Web site for MTN Art Institute
** SGA wins council contract
** Medscheme goes 'e' with Oracle
** DiData division implements HR function with Microsoft
** 3Com networks CITC
** Pinelands Development streamlines building construction
** German water utility opts for CA
** Spur installs Packeteer solution
** AfriGIS implements Veritas solution
** DiData rolls out solution for Stepek
** RCI Southern Africa contracts AXS-One
Financial
** iTouch keeps in touch with mobile technology
** Audit reveals evidence of fraud at Shawcell
** Montanana exercises put option worth R155m
** Strate reaches milestone
** SA's first biotech fund launched
** UAM still believes in Nextcom's chances
** ASP outsourcing 'is business, not technology'
** Another accolade for Dimension Data
** GT247 on track to go offshore
** Strate 'will remove cheque risks'
** Electronic settlement 'saves 57% per trade'
** Internet 'nears end of freebie stage'
** Hype gives way to overconservatism
** Life after the meltdown
** BoE Bank launches i-PayOnline
** Advtech moves on after clean-up
** CCH, EC-Hold share prices buffeted during court action
** Glotec continues healthy growth
Monitor
** Interactive TV still unpopular
** Internet services firms must broaden offerings
** IS executives want to connect people
** US slowdown impacts worldwide tech spending, says IDC
** Managing partnerships essential for e-logistics, says IDC
** North American application market to double in value, says IDC
** WFM market to continue growth, says IDC
Columnists
** Basheera Khan: Oh predictable consumer, where art thou?
** Paul Booth: Technology stocks take a battering
** Keith Schorah: Customer loyalty: Love them or they'll leave you
** Ian Melamed: The week to end all weeks
** Jason Norwood-Young: If we build it, they will come
** Patrick Lawlor: Value in IT
Features
** Ivo Vegter: Serving the community
** Ivo Vegter: Valuing knowledge as a corporate asset
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++QUOTE OF THE WEEK
Looking ahead
"The better PCs of the future will be voice-enabled out of the box, network-enabled with broadband, have at least 128MB of RAM, facilitate high-performance graphics, high-quality audio, much quieter performance, high-quality programs, and much quicker boot and resume times."
- Microsoft chairman and chief software architect Bill Gates. (eWEEK)
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** Navision's image revival pays dividends
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Navision SA reports that its image revival campaign is paying dividends, with its lead generation rate quadrupling in the past year, and an expanded growth rate expected in the next 12 months. [30 March 2001]
** KPMG, ECASA release E-Commerce Green Paper response
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KPMG and the E-Commerce Association of South Africa have released the joint industry comment on the E-Commerce Green Paper. [26 March 2001]
** Sybase, iTouch SA partner to provide integrated mobile solution
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Sybase and iTouch SA, a provider of wireless data services, have entered into an agreement to provide a solution that integrates Wireless Application Protocol, Short Message Service, the Internet and Interactive Voice Response. [30 March 2001]
** ISIZA head to address WITSA summit
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Information Security SA (ISIZA) head Piet Opperman has been invited to address the World IT and Service Alliance (WITSA) Global Infosec Summit II taking place in Northern Ireland from 31 May to 1 June. [30 March 2001]
** Fifth West Africa 2001 event to open in Accra
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AITEC West Africa 2001, the fifth West African computing, telecommunications and broadcasting exhibition and conference, kicks off on 17 May in Accra, Ghana. [30 March 2001]
** Back to basics for McCarthy
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McCarthy Retail is to shift focus to its core businesses - McCarthy Motor Holdings, McCarthy Financial Services and McCarthy On-Line - following poor performance from other companies in the group. [29 March 2001]
** Safika BEA planning for growth in SA
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Safika BEA has expressed optimism about its future in the South African e-commerce environment, saying it hopes to markedly increase its share in this market in the coming year. [29 March 2001]
** Nortel stock drop pulls down others
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A second cut to earnings estimates by Nortel Networks sent the company's shares to new lows yesterday and the bad news claimed casualties among Nortel suppliers and rivals. [29 March 2001]
** Palm warning causes ripple effect
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Palm's profit warning yesterday dragged down shares of other handheld computer manufacturers, some to all-time lows. [29 March 2001]
** Telkom staff gear up for competition
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Telkom says it has positioned itself for competition through a human resources development programme that has seen more than 88% of its employees trained each year through the Telkom Centre for Learning. [29 March 2001]
** New Skies places order with BSS
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New Skies Satellites has placed an order with Boeing Satellite Systems (BSS) for the Boeing 702 satellite. [28 March 2001]
** KPMG Consulting, JDE collaborate to service vertical markets
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KPMG Consulting and JD Edwards (JDE) have formed an alliance to enable both companies to penetrate select vertical markets in SA. [28 March 2001]
** Kodak to sell pictures taken from space
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Eastman Kodak has kicked off its Kodak Global Imaging division which will sell data derived from pictures of the earth taken from space. [28 March 2001]
** Nortel reduces Q1 estimates, plans job cuts
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Nortel Networks has reduced its first quarter estimates and will cut an additional 5 000 jobs amid an ongoing downturn in the US economy. [28 March 2001]
** Peregrine to acquire Extricity
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Peregrine Systems, represented locally by MGX Holdings, is to acquire California-based Extricity in a share swap agreement worth $168 million. [28 March 2001]
** New state-owned IT company launched as government addresses ICT challenges
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The new state-owned information technology company, arivia.kom, was officially launched in Sandton this week. It was formed as a result of the successful merger between ITS, the IT division of Eskom; Datavia, the IT division of Transnet; and Ariel Technologies, the IT division of Denel. [27 March 2001]
** P2P distribution, broadband connectivity to lead business
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The future is in peer-to-peer distribution, the power lies with the content packager, and broadband connectivity will foster multiple new revenue opportunities for content producers, according to a global study released by Ernst & Young. [27 March 2001]
** E-commerce legislation on the fast track
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In line with its previously stated intention to fast track certain aspects of e-commerce legislation, the Department of Communications plans to convene a conference in April to discuss national e-commerce law. [27 March 2001]
** Amazon plans to be profitable by year's end
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Online retailer Amazon.com believes it will be a profitable company by the end of the year. [27 March 2001]
** NeuralAct appoints CEO
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NeuralAct has appointed Richard Yalen as the CEO of its US operation. [27 March 2001]
** Silicon Genesis files motion
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Silicon Genesis has filed a motion for summary judgment of invalidity of the key claim in a fundamental smart-cut patent. [26 March 2001]
** HarmonyCOM receives Deloitte & Touche accolade
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HarmonyCOM says it has been ranked 18th in the Deloitte & Touche Israel Technology Fast 50 list. [26 March 2001]
** Palm mulls impact of tech slump
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Palm says it sees the US economy bearing down on technology spending but has denied reports that it has backed scaled-down forecasts on its own market. [26 March 2001]
** 3Com to reduce workforce by 1.5%
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3Com says it will cut its workforce by 1.5%, trimming almost 170 jobs in its consumer broadband operation. [26 March 2001]
** Motorola enters new round of job cuts
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Motorola will cut 4 000 more jobs due to the slowing economy, bringing to 22 000 the total job cuts this year at the company. [26 March 2001]
** AST buys Inventory Technologies
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In a multimillion rand deal, AST Manufacturing Systems Integration has acquired Inventory Technologies in order to increase its profits through industry-specific knowledge of manufacturing. [26 March 2001]
** SAS acquires Intrinsic
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SAS Institute says it has acquired the business of Intrinsic, a UK-based campaign management software vendor, for an undisclosed amount. [26 March 2001]
** Liberty introduces handheld quoting solution
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Liberty has launched KeyLife, a handheld quoting solution for financial consultants developed in conjunction with KeySure Solutions. [26 March 2001]
** The roaring Linux worm spreads
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The new Lion Linux worm is reported to be spreading rapidly through the Internet. This follows another spate of Linux- and Windows-based worms hitting the global network. [26 March 2001]
** PBC develops SOPHO MyOffice@Net
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Philips Business Communications (PBC) has developed SOPHO MyOffice@Net, a family of Web-enabled telephony applications that operate in a personal portal to a company's intranet or Internet. [30 March 2001]
** Microsoft, NTT to link Xbox to Internet
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Microsoft and NTT Communications will form an alliance to link the Xbox video game console to the Internet in Japan. [29 March 2001]
** Printing professionals utilise the Internet
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Xerox says a recent survey conducted by the company found that printing professionals are using the Internet to drive profits. [29 March 2001]
** Pastel provides centralised Web-based examination service
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Pastel Software has introduced a Web-based software program that allows candidates to write standard examinations for certificates of competency in accounting and payroll software. [29 March 2001]
** Dallas Semiconductor, APC release reference design
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Dallas Semiconductor and APC have released a reference design which uses two devices to increase line density in multi-channel T1/E1 applications. [28 March 2001]
** Virus infecting both Windows, Linux discovered
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A computer virus, W32.Winux, infecting both the Linux and Windows operating systems has been discovered by anti-virus companies. [28 March 2001]
** FrontRange wins 140 new US customers
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FrontRange Solutions says more than 140 new US customers purchased HEAT helpdesk software from the company during the last quarter. [28 March 2001]
** Orion Telecom introduces SMS solution
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Orion Telecom has launched nex.text, a short message service (SMS) solution that offers organisations the opportunity to utilise SMS technology in their sales, marketing and general business activities. [28 March 2001]
** LG bundles PowerDVD software
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LG Electronics SA has announced the DRD-8120B, a DVD-ROM drive that bundles proprietary PowerDVD software. [28 March 2001]
** ADC launches Broadband Services Platform
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ADC has announced the launch of its Broadband Services Platform. [27 March 2001]
** Motorola licenses RSA software
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RSA Security says Motorola has licensed RSA BSAFE Crypto-J software to support an Internet Protocol (IP) trial featuring an IP server which provides access to IP network services. [27 March 2001]
** Compaq enhances Presario notebook range
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Compaq Computer has announced enhancements to its Presario notebook range with new processors and configurations to enable users to get the most from mobile computing. [27 March 2001]
** Microsoft signs up Compaq, Transmeta for Tablet PC
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Microsoft has signed up Compaq and Transmeta to assist in the manufacturing of its Tablet PC, legal-pad-sized devices that the software giant says will be more important than laptop computers. [27 March 2001]
** HP intros 1GHz notebooks, e-PC, intelligent printers
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Among a slew of new, improved products across its range of PCs, notebooks, storage products, printers and scanners, Hewlett-Packard has introduced its first 1GHz processor notebook. [27 March 2001]
** Red-M previews home access server
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Red-M previewed its home access server at the CeBIT technology exhibition in Germany last week. [27 March 2001]
** Minolta-QMS implements call centre
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Minolta-QMS SA says it has implemented a local call centre for both technical and sales support. [27 March 2001]
** Ericsson develops new call centre solution
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Rob Browne, Ericsson business development manager at Dimension Data Interactive Communications, says Ericsson has developed a new version of its Solidus eCare offering. [27 March 2001]
** Trend Micro ships SBS 2000 anti-virus solution
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SecureData, exclusive African distributor of Trend Micro, says Trend Micro has announced shipment of its OfficeScan for Small Business Server 2000 anti-virus solution. [26 March 2001]
** Sophos publishes new safe computing guidelines
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Sophos has published its new safe computing guidelines outlining the steps which users and IT administrators can take to help protect themselves against computer virus attacks. [26 March 2001]
** Novell sends trainers to NPI programme
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Novell SA sent four local trainers to the Novell Partner Instructor (NPI) training programme held in the UK in February. [26 March 2001]
** TSMC moves 0.15-micron process to production status
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Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) says it has ramped the 0.15-micron process to full production status. [26 March 2001]
** Visionael joins VPN management project
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Visionael has announced its participation in Phase II of the Internet Protocol Virtual Private Network Management Catalyst Project. [28 March 2001]
** Enterasys identifies requirements for enterprises
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Enterasys Networks says the key requirements for global enterprises are network security, availability and mobility. [28 March 2001]
** AfriCam goes old media
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Wildlife site AfriCam says it is moving into broadcast television through deals with the BBC and SABC, with the proceeds to be used in funding live streaming. But not everything is free, and a subscription service promises revenue. [27 March 2001]
** New Internet Explorer to feature privacy thermostat
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Microsoft says the new version of its Internet Explorer will feature a privacy thermostat that will allow users to better define how much privacy they require. [30 March 2001]
** eBay opens in Ireland, New Zealand and Switzerland
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Online auction site eBay plans to open trading Web sites for Ireland, New Zealand and Switzerland. [30 March 2001]
** Canadian banks launch bill payment service
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A group of financial institutions in Canada has introduced the webdoxs electronic bill payment service which allows customers to receive and pay bills through their banks' e-banking sites. [29 March 2001]
** Europe's Web usage increases after flat-fees
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Internet usage in European households rocketed in the past nine months after companies began offering flat-fees which include phone-line time and Internet access, says Jupiter MMXI. [29 March 2001]
** One-quarter of content sites profitable
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According to ActivMedia Research, only 25% of US online content Web sites are profitable but that figure should increase to 29% by next year. [28 March 2001]
** Clickatell launches new wireless communication tool
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Clickatell has announced its Clicka!ert solution which enables Web site visitors to send an SMS or e-mail message to the site owner's mobile phone or PC. [28 March 2001]
** Web purchasing could cut costs
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According to the Aberdeen Group, companies using the Internet to buy goods and services could cut purchasing time and costs by more than 70%. [27 March 2001]
** Avis contracts Prism Transactive
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Avis has contracted Prism Transactive to help the car rental company exploit the potential of e-commerce. [27 March 2001]
** Enterasys has three-letter recipe for corporate networks
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Enterasys Networks, a Cabletron enterprise networking spin-off, this week introduced a new acronym - SAM - to the SA market as part of its new marketing initiative. [30 March 2001]
** Enterasys announces support for 802.1X standard
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Enterasys Networks says it will support the emerging IEEE 802.1X standard, a method for authenticating users before granting access to networked resources. [30 March 2001]
** Infonet awarded Metso contract
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Infonet has been awarded a 10 million euro contract by Metso to build and maintain a global network service. [27 March 2001]
** Oracle opts for Eurologic system
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Oracle's Application Solution Centre has chosen the SANbloc network storage system from Eurologic as part of its lab-based programme for performance tuning. [27 March 2001]
** Marconi unveils prototype hybrid switch-router
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Marconi has announced the prototype BXR-48000 hybrid switch-router. [26 March 2001]
** Net Perceptions releases Retail Revelations
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iLab, local Net Perceptions reseller, says Net Perceptions has announced the immediate availability of Retail Revelations, a solution designed for the retail supermarket industry. [29 March 2001]
** Cisco unveils Wireless LAN Specialisation
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Cisco Systems has introduced Wireless Local Area Network (LAN) Specialisation as part of its efforts to assist channel partners to penetrate new markets. [29 March 2001]
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** Rectron releases Recovery Genius
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Rectron, local Goldensoft Technology distributor, has announced the availability of Recovery Genuis, which protects data and system files from computer hard drive failures or corruption. [28 March 2001]
** GBI expands JetForm range
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Global Technology Business Intelligence (GBI) has announced the Web Output Pak for SAP, a new addition to the JetForm stable of products. [28 March 2001]
** IS to expand channel partner programme
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Internet Solutions (IS) is to expand its channel partner programme with a number of online service offerings and a new online Partner Zone to improve communications with the channel. [27 March 2001]
** Lexmark appointed mySAP.com partner
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Venture Computer, sole Southern African distributor for Lexmark International, says Lexmark has been named as a mySAP.com Global Technology Partner by SAP. [26 March 2001]
** Trend Micro sees growth in US government sector
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SecureData, exclusive African distributor of Trend Micro, says Trend Micro has seen significant growth in the use of its solutions in the US government sector. [26 March 2001]
** VOIP ban 'will make SA a laughing stock'
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Value-added network providers are surprised and dismayed at policy directions which will prevent them offering voice over IP services, while potential Telkom competitors may be scared off by high requirements and restricted revenues. [27 March 2001]
** Marconi offers new products
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Marconi has introduced two new GAIN Accelerator products to enable wireless operators to offer international roaming services to subscribers. [29 March 2001]
** Siemens, Telkom launch SXA
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Siemens Telecommunications and Telkom have launched the Synchronous Cross Connect (SXA) system after several months of testing. [27 March 2001]
** Siemens wins Telkom contract
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Siemens Telecommunications says it has been awarded a contract to supply Telkom's Pretoria head office with a telecommunication solution. [26 March 2001]
** Zen creates Web site for MTN Art Institute
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Zen Computing, using its Insite content management system, has developed a Web site for the MTN Art Institute. [30 March 2001]
** Medscheme goes 'e' with Oracle
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Medscheme has chosen Oracle's database technology and e-business applications to help it make the transition to an e-business environment. [30 March 2001]
** 3Com networks CITC
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3Com has provided the Community IT Centre (CITC) in Welkom with network equipment. [29 March 2001]
** German water utility opts for CA
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Computer Associates International (CA) says Hamburger Wasserwerke (HWW), a German water utility, has chosen CA's Unicenter TNG e-business management solution. [28 March 2001]
** AfriGIS implements Veritas solution
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The Africa Geographical Information System (AfriGIS) has implemented Veritas Backup Exec data backup and recovery software to protect its developer source code and file servers. [26 March 2001]
** RCI Southern Africa contracts AXS-One
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RCI Southern Africa has contracted AXS-One to implement an automated system that includes a full procurement cycle. [26 March 2001]
** Audit reveals evidence of fraud at Shawcell
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Legal proceedings are expected after a forensic audit at Shawcell Telecommunications division EuroPoint revealed evidence of substantial fraud. [30 March 2001]
** Strate reaches milestone
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The final phase of Strate's integration process has been completed ahead of the start of the major migration of all JSE-listed counters to the electronic settlement environment. [29 March 2001]
** UAM still believes in Nextcom's chances
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Union Alliance Media (UAM), which has increased its full-year headline earnings per share by 26%, believes Nextcom will be successful in the judicial review relating to the third cellular licence. [27 March 2001]
** Another accolade for Dimension Data
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IT and telecommunications companies made a good showing in the Business Report Growth Awards this year, with London-listed Dimension Data being named overall winner for the second consecutive year. [27 March 2001]
** Strate 'will remove cheque risks'
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Electronic settlement under the Strate trading environment on the JSE will remove the risk associated with payment by cheque for new issues on allocation, says Strate's head of research and development, Brian Balkind. [27 March 2001]
** Internet 'nears end of freebie stage'
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The Internet is ending a period of experimentation where users have received information and services for free, says MyLife MD Gavin Came. [26 March 2001]
** Life after the meltdown
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The dot-com meltdown has had the positive effect of sweeping a great deal of "rubbish" aside, allowing the serious business to start, says Johnnic e-Ventures CEO Neil Jacobsohn. [26 March 2001]
** Advtech moves on after clean-up
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Advtech has seen a drop in profits for the year to December, but remains confident after restructuring and rationalisation. The company also refuted claims that its MD is resigning. [29 March 2001]
** Glotec continues healthy growth
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JSE-listed software and service provider Global Technology (Glotec) has reached the halfway mark showing a healthy growth, mostly from its exposure to dollar-based earnings. [26 March 2001]
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