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Unified vision

Dec 2007 Author: Brett Haggard

Microsoft seems rather proud of its accomplishments with OCS 2007 as it aims to become the centre of the unified communications landscape. Dare we say it may succeed?
Telecoms the saviour

Dec 2007 Author: Kirsten Doyle

The cost of bandwidth in Africa poses a barrier to the continent`s effective parti-cipation in international trade and the knowledge economy, while limiting local markets and education.
Floating for inspiration

Dec 2007 Author: Basheera Khan

If we had to choose just one life-changing gift to give everyone, it would have to be the chance to experience a float in an isolation tank.
Open source not all bad – Microsoft

Dec 2007 Author: Simon Dingle

Microsoft`s open source strategy seems diametrically opposed to the company`s actions against Linux. Why can`t Microsoft be pro open source on the one hand and anti-Linux on the other?
On the shoulders of giants

Dec 2007 Author: Patrick Heske

A fresh approach to IT support, the entrepreneurial spirit of retailer Woolworths and a hunger for success were the right ingredients for the continued success of BEE company Reagola.
Not business as usual

Dec 2007 Author: Graeme Scala

SAS South Africa has a new country manager. He`s determined to move the business forward, but without upsetting the already solid apple cart.
More bang for pay-TV bucks

Dec 2007 Author: Patrick Heske

African connectivity service provider Gateway Communications is breaking new ground with its pay-TV service throughout Africa – a lucrative and responsive market dominated by Multichoice.
Growing a business isn`t easy

Dec 2007 Author: Brian Bakker

Integr8 IT is serious about business and has taken a structured approach to protecting the family culture already created. But the path to success has been rocky.
Eyes bigger than its stomach

Dec 2007 Author: Donovan Jackson

Oracle has voraciously gobbled up just about every enterprise software vendor offering anything perceived as valuable to its long-term mission. So who`s next?
White noise

Dec 2007 Author: Ivo Vegter

The things that raised a chuckle.
South Africa gets first taste

Dec 2007 Author: Simon Dingle

Lenovo has released a new range of products aimed at the consumer market. South Africa is the first country outside of China to see these.
Mr Jones and you

Dec 2007 Author: Kimberly Guest

Sita`s new CEO says the public sector has many urgent projects aimed at improving services to the people.
Mission possible

Dec 2007 Author: Iain Scott

An impressive set of full-year financial results from Dimension Data indicates that the group`s strategy is paying off.
Growing the middle class

Dec 2007 Author: Mia Andric

Arguably, the growth of the ICT sector and access to communications is dependent on the healthy growth of the middle class.
A forked road for ISPs

Dec 2007 Author: Bandile Sikwane

Internet service providers need to rethink their business models if they are to survive the next wave of connectivity.
Web 2.0 manifested

Dec 2007 Author: Stafford Masie

Beyond the constant hyperbole (and the resulting fatigue) there is something amazing happening as Web 2.0 technologies interact with the real world.
Not just about telecoms

Dec 2007 Author: Paul Booth

Convergence has been bandied about for some time and has meant different things to different people. BT Global Services is one company riding the wave home.
Music to our ears

Dec 2007 Author: Ronnie Apteker

The rights to using music legally are littered with challenges. The idea of a website that clears music rights at the click of a mouse was undoubtedly rather appealing to Ronnie Apteker.
Ignore the patent troll

Dec 2007 Author: Paul Furber

Patents will not kill Linux; they will only make it stronger.
The talented Mr Grcic

Dec 2007 Author: Mia Andric

When James Grcic returned to South Africa from a five-year stint in the US, he put everything he had (literally) into building his dream business.