INFORMATION & COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY
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CAPE IT INITIATIVE
Bandwidth Barn bridges the Cape's skills gap
Fri, 02 Jul 2010
Vital new blood has entered the Cape economy with the graduation of 15 extraordinary new ventures from the intensive enterprise development programme of Cape IT initiative (CITi) subsidiary Bandwidth Barn. The programme targets high potential start-ups that have been trading for a while.
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FACULTY TRAINING INSTITUTE
Certificate Programme in Business Analysis endorsed by IIBA
Thu, 08 Apr 2010
Faculty Training Institute, leading training provider of Business Analysis qualifications in South Africa, is pleased to announce the endorsement by International Institute of Business Analysis (IIBA®) of its Certificate Programme in Business Analysis. FTI is the only Endorsed Education Provider (EEP®) with Charter status in South Africa.
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BROADBAND
Committee to finalise national broadband policy
Fri, 12 Mar 2010
IT graduates to boost municipal efficiency
Tue, 09 Mar 2010
Light at the end of South Africa’s economic tunnel
Tue, 09 Mar 2010
FTI launches Business Analysis programme, KZN
Thu, 04 Mar 2010
Faculty Training Institute (FTI), the foremost provider of Business Analysis training in South Africa, is now offering training courses this April in KZN that support the competencies of emerging Business Analysts and Project Managers.
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IT SERVICE MANAGEMENT
ITIL v3 Expert Program now in South Africa
Mon, 22 Feb 2010
Women excel in ICT sector
Tue, 16 Feb 2010
As companies continue to review their management strategies in light of global economic pressure and the rise of opportunities in expanding marketplaces, the profile of skills that are shaping Information and Communication Technology is rapidly changing.
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TECHNOLOGY SKILLS
ICT skills shortage troubles Western Cape SMEs
Mon, 01 Feb 2010
Two Cape Town organisations have launched a training initiative to start to deliver the ICT skills that the Western Cape is finding in short supply. Bandwidth Barn GM Chris Vermeulen has unveiled plans for their training programme run with Citi. They will focus on the technical skills and basic business administration skills that small businesses in the technology sector need.
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ICT
Tough times for manufacturing but end in sight
Tue, 06 Oct 2009
South African youth and doctors drive rapid growth in cellphone payments
Tue, 12 May 2009
Pocit, a cellphone payment system, means you won't need to carry a handbag, wallet or credit card the next time you purchase, and if your phone gets stolen, your money won't, because it's secure in cyberspace. "It transforms the concept of ‘buy now’ to ‘buy immediately’ and not next time you are shopping," says David Reynders.
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ICT INDUSTRY
Leader in transformation excels in tough economic climate
Mon, 11 May 2009
"Right now, it is the prudent decision to conserve cash, and we will look to invest in good business opportunities should they arise," says Siboniso Shabalala of Adapt IT. Despite gloom in others sectors, South Africa's ICT industry is gathering speed for positive improvements in 2010 and beyond.
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ASTROTECH
A $56bn market waiting for South African companies
Mon, 04 May 2009
South Africa could create jobs and boost businesses by entering $56bn software and systems testing market, writes Liza van Wyk. Many organisations don't take software testing seriously, and it often leads to increased risk and maintenance costs.
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INTEGR8
Go green to make the green
Tue, 28 Apr 2009
"Every business, irrespective of size, wants to use energy and resources wisely," says Robert Sussman of Integr8. Integr8 is embarking on a 'green technology' campaign, seeking to educate its market about what it means to invest in energy efficient computing.
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INFORMATION & COMMUNICATIONS TECHNOLOGY
Turbulence in ICT skills market
Tue, 14 Apr 2009
South African companies are both cutting costs by not recruiting while desperately in need of ICT skills in a market that is shifting and expanding with managed ICT services, virtualisation, software as a service, mobile, wireless and cloud computing.
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GLOBAL BITS THUTA (PTY) LTD
Wide range of Oracle training courses available
Mon, 30 Mar 2009
Global BITS ™ is an Information Technology company specializing in Oracle products. Oracle is one of the major companies developing database management systems (DBMS), tools for database development, middle-tier software, enterprise resource planning software (ERP), customer relationship management software (CRM) and supply chain management (SCM) software.
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DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNCIATIONS
ICT programme to address SA’s tech skills shortage
Mon, 30 Mar 2009
ICT entrepreneurs skill-up
Tue, 03 Mar 2009
Content filtering must be done with care
Tue, 03 Mar 2009
Africa competing with ICT and telecoms
Tue, 03 Mar 2009
SA moves from analogue to digital broadcasting
Wed, 05 Nov 2008
Future IT industry leaders announced
Tue, 28 Oct 2008
The Cape IT Initiative, CITI, has graduated 12 developing ICT companies from their business development programme, VeloCITI. The two finalists, Breadbin Interactive and Nclose, both secured large deals with major corporate clients, but it was Nclose who walked away with the winning title and prize.
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INFORMATION COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY
Developing countries to participate in ICT standards process
Thu, 23 Oct 2008
Broadband VoIP system revolutionises business communication
Wed, 22 Oct 2008
Businesses and software designers wrangle over who owns copyright
Tue, 09 Sep 2008
There is an important tale with many lessons in how Microsoft got its big break. In 1980 IBM entered the personal computer world but needed an operating system. It approached Gary Kendall of Data Research (of course, you’ve never heard of them) but they turned IBM down.
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Click here for Training Providers specialising in Information & Communication Technology
Click on the links below for Information & Communication Technology training courses in the following regions:
CAPE IT INITIATIVE
Bandwidth Barn bridges the Cape's skills gap
Fri, 02 Jul 2010
Vital new blood has entered the Cape economy with the graduation of 15 extraordinary new ventures from the intensive enterprise development programme of Cape IT initiative (CITi) subsidiary Bandwidth Barn. The programme targets high potential start-ups that have been trading for a while.
...moreCertificate Programme in Business Analysis endorsed by IIBA
Thu, 08 Apr 2010
Faculty Training Institute, leading training provider of Business Analysis qualifications in South Africa, is pleased to announce the endorsement by International Institute of Business Analysis (IIBA®) of its Certificate Programme in Business Analysis. FTI is the only Endorsed Education Provider (EEP®) with Charter status in South Africa.
...moreCommittee to finalise national broadband policy
Fri, 12 Mar 2010
Cabinet has established an Inter-Ministerial Committee to finalise the Draft National Broadband Policy for South Africa, says government spokesperson Themba Maseko. Briefing the media following a Cabinet meeting, Maseko said Cabinet was of the view that the policy needs to be inclusive.
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ICTIT graduates to boost municipal efficiency
Tue, 09 Mar 2010
A public-private partnership has been launched to help reduce South Africa's service delivery backlog by placing skilled graduates and high-level training initiatives directly into local government.
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ICTLight at the end of South Africa’s economic tunnel
Tue, 09 Mar 2010
Despite seemingly endless media reports about ongoing global economic hardship, downsizing and pressure on markets, and whilst many predict a long and arduous road to recovery for many industries and sectors, one local entrepreneur is optimistic about South Africa’s ability to successfully negotiate through the financial and economic obstacles that lie ahead.
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FACULTY TRAINING INSTITUTEFTI launches Business Analysis programme, KZN
Thu, 04 Mar 2010
Faculty Training Institute (FTI), the foremost provider of Business Analysis training in South Africa, is now offering training courses this April in KZN that support the competencies of emerging Business Analysts and Project Managers.
...moreITIL v3 Expert Program now in South Africa
Mon, 22 Feb 2010
The ITIL® EXPERT, currently one of the most sought after IT certifications in the world, is now more accessible; thanks to the innovation of Foster-Melliar, a wholly owned subsidiary of Simeka Business Group and their partners; ITpreneurs, a world leader in best practice content provision.
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WOMEN IN ICT Women excel in ICT sector
Tue, 16 Feb 2010
As companies continue to review their management strategies in light of global economic pressure and the rise of opportunities in expanding marketplaces, the profile of skills that are shaping Information and Communication Technology is rapidly changing.
...moreICT skills shortage troubles Western Cape SMEs
Mon, 01 Feb 2010
Two Cape Town organisations have launched a training initiative to start to deliver the ICT skills that the Western Cape is finding in short supply. Bandwidth Barn GM Chris Vermeulen has unveiled plans for their training programme run with Citi. They will focus on the technical skills and basic business administration skills that small businesses in the technology sector need.
...moreTough times for manufacturing but end in sight
Tue, 06 Oct 2009
As a result of the global recession, South Africa's manufacturing sector has experienced a 13.7% contraction year on year. In spite of this drop in production, the industry could see an optimistic turnaround in the fourth quarter bringing with it new opportunities and renewed growth for South Africa's economy.
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MOBILE TECHNOLOGYSouth African youth and doctors drive rapid growth in cellphone payments
Tue, 12 May 2009
Pocit, a cellphone payment system, means you won't need to carry a handbag, wallet or credit card the next time you purchase, and if your phone gets stolen, your money won't, because it's secure in cyberspace. "It transforms the concept of ‘buy now’ to ‘buy immediately’ and not next time you are shopping," says David Reynders.
...moreLeader in transformation excels in tough economic climate
Mon, 11 May 2009
"Right now, it is the prudent decision to conserve cash, and we will look to invest in good business opportunities should they arise," says Siboniso Shabalala of Adapt IT. Despite gloom in others sectors, South Africa's ICT industry is gathering speed for positive improvements in 2010 and beyond.
...moreA $56bn market waiting for South African companies
Mon, 04 May 2009
South Africa could create jobs and boost businesses by entering $56bn software and systems testing market, writes Liza van Wyk. Many organisations don't take software testing seriously, and it often leads to increased risk and maintenance costs.
...moreGo green to make the green
Tue, 28 Apr 2009
"Every business, irrespective of size, wants to use energy and resources wisely," says Robert Sussman of Integr8. Integr8 is embarking on a 'green technology' campaign, seeking to educate its market about what it means to invest in energy efficient computing.
...moreTurbulence in ICT skills market
Tue, 14 Apr 2009
South African companies are both cutting costs by not recruiting while desperately in need of ICT skills in a market that is shifting and expanding with managed ICT services, virtualisation, software as a service, mobile, wireless and cloud computing.
...moreWide range of Oracle training courses available
Mon, 30 Mar 2009
Global BITS ™ is an Information Technology company specializing in Oracle products. Oracle is one of the major companies developing database management systems (DBMS), tools for database development, middle-tier software, enterprise resource planning software (ERP), customer relationship management software (CRM) and supply chain management (SCM) software.
...moreICT programme to address SA’s tech skills shortage
Mon, 30 Mar 2009
The National e-Skills Dialogue Initiative is the newest ICT programme to come out of the Department of Communications, and it is dedicated to improve work readiness for students.
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BANDWIDTH BARNICT entrepreneurs skill-up
Tue, 03 Mar 2009
Cape Town's business accelerator for technology company, the Bandwidth Barn, had teamed up with the Provincial Government to offer in depth training programmes to ICT start-ups.
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CONTENT FILTERINGContent filtering must be done with care
Tue, 03 Mar 2009
Greater awareness is needed around content filtering as protection against breaches of confidentiality and reputational damage that can result from inappropriate email use and, how to do it properly, explains Dries Morris.
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TELECOMMUNICATIONAfrica competing with ICT and telecoms
Tue, 03 Mar 2009
The broader Africa ICT and telecommunications market has a real opportunity to boost its competency and seriously compete with international counterparts – this is because it remains a vastly untapped resource of intellectual capital and skills, backed by a strong willingness to learn and trade.
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BROADCASTINGSA moves from analogue to digital broadcasting
Wed, 05 Nov 2008
South Africa enters a new broadcasting era when the country officially converts its television broadcasting signals from analogue to digital technology. The digital signal will be officially switched-on on 1 November 2008 and the analogue will be switched-off on 1 November 2011.
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VELOCITIFuture IT industry leaders announced
Tue, 28 Oct 2008
The Cape IT Initiative, CITI, has graduated 12 developing ICT companies from their business development programme, VeloCITI. The two finalists, Breadbin Interactive and Nclose, both secured large deals with major corporate clients, but it was Nclose who walked away with the winning title and prize.
...moreDeveloping countries to participate in ICT standards process
Thu, 23 Oct 2008
Leading stakeholders in the Information Communication Technology (ICT) industry are to work together to minimise the standardisation gap between developed and developing countries through the Bridging the Standardisation Gap Fund.
This was announced at the Global Standard Symposium at Emperor’s Palace in Johannesburg.
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RHEID COMMUNICATIONS Broadband VoIP system revolutionises business communication
Wed, 22 Oct 2008
A new Voice over IP system is taking the local markets by storm by offering a simple answer to the need for a reliable and cost effective communication system for businesses nationwide. Enabling up to 45 voice calls over a single ADSL line, Voice over Internet Broadband Enhancement or `ViBE' addresses the single biggest barrier to mass adoption of VoIP in the SME and Enterprise market: expens
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ASTROTECHBusinesses and software designers wrangle over who owns copyright
Tue, 09 Sep 2008
There is an important tale with many lessons in how Microsoft got its big break. In 1980 IBM entered the personal computer world but needed an operating system. It approached Gary Kendall of Data Research (of course, you’ve never heard of them) but they turned IBM down.
...moreSouth Africa suffers from a digital divide - which refers to the inequality in access to information and communication technologies. According to the Global Competitiveness Report (GCR) for 2008/2009 local uptake of cell phones has been fairly impressive, particularly with reference to mobile phones, but computer, internet and broadband usage have lagged behind.
IT training is essential for business and education if South Africa is to remain competitive in domestic as well as international markets. South Africa is ranked 45th out of 143 countries for education and training; however, this ranking plummets to 104th for quality of primary education, 110th for quality of higher education and training, and a dismal 132nd in terms of quality of maths and science education (Gem Report, 2008).
According to research conducted at the UCT Graduate School of Business, these educational levels have a significant impact on both the likelihood a business will have and use computer, and whether or not it will have internet access.
The benefits of attending ICT training seminars in a corporate environment include reduced business costs in the form of time saved, better advertising, organisation and networking.
Businesses also gain increased access to information regarding the supply and demand for products and services in the developing world. ICT seminars are an opportunity to understand new products and applications that can save businesses hours in self-taught hardship.
For more information on ICT courses, visit the Skills Portal Training Directory.
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PIAC SA making progress in providing ICT to rural areas - Mbeki
Mon, 08 Sep 2008
South Africa has made some progress regarding the provision of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) to South Africans, especially those in rural areas, says President Thabo Mbeki.
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MICTMozambican computer assembly plant ready for operation
Fri, 29 Aug 2008
Sahara Computers, together with the Mozambican government, has confirmed that work on the planned computer assembly plant is expected to be completed by September 2008.
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ASTROTECHBusiness & Systems Analysis
Tue, 22 Jul 2008
As a continuously evolving business, it is important to analyze and optimize all processes, data and workflows continuously within the organization. Business and Systems Analysis (BSA) assists an organization to improve processing its functions and activities in order to reduce overall costs, provide more efficient use of scarce resources, and better support customers.
...moreDue diligence essential for BI tool selection
Wed, 09 Jul 2008
When companies look to invest in a Business Intelligence (BI) solution, they often make the mistake of getting bogged down with features, comparing the products of different vendors. Paul Morgan advises that what they should actually be weighing-up is which ones can actually deliver on the business’s specific BI requirements.
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TOP ICT BUSINESS WOMAN Integr8 IT proves why women now lead in IT
Tue, 01 Jul 2008
Tami Sussman, regional director at Integr8 IT, Africa’s leading 400+ people strong ICT managed services provider, has been selected as a potential recipient of the African ICT Achievers ‘Top ICT Business Woman in Africa’ Award.
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ICTNetworking and the great mobile shake-up
Mon, 23 Jun 2008
Mobile & wireless technology has the strength to break whatever barriers to entry that may still exist within the Information and Communication Technology (ICT) sector at large. But there is never growth without some pain, never progress without sacrifice and one has to consider the bare facts before jumping on the popular technology bandwagon.
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GLOBAL TECHNOLOGYThe move towards single device personal computing
Tue, 17 Jun 2008
Judging by the latest advancements in the production of mobile & wireless hardware and the increased level of functionality, it is clear that manufacturers targeting the global mobile and wireless market are moving rapidly towards the launch of all-in-one devices.
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FAX-TO-EMAIL Facing the eco fax – technology must go green
Mon, 09 Jun 2008
Globally, the need to consider the impact of technology on the environment is the basic premise upon which many operators within the ICT sector are constructing their strategies. According to Walter Bredell, CEO at Integr8 FAX, part of the Integr8 Group, the trend has now enveloped the burgeoning fax-to-email space.
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ICTAnnex, BenQ tunes into digital market opportunities
Tue, 03 Jun 2008
Annex Distribution, local supplier of ICT building blocks to key market segments, has underlined the value of its partnership with BenQ, global provider of digital lifestyle solutions, in adding value to its market and leveraging off emerging trends within the booming digital lifestyle sector.
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INTEGR8 ITMicrosoft maestros boost corporate network for Wahl Industries
Wed, 28 May 2008
Wahl Industries, one of the largest aluminium gravity die casting companies in South Africa, has outsourced the integration of a complete IT infrastructure solution to Integr8 IT, South Africa’s largest privately owned national BEE ICT network integration and infrastructure management specialist.
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GREEN IT STRATEGYSMC Networks unveils details of ‘green networking’ strategy
Wed, 28 May 2008
SMC Networks, a global provider of LAN hardware and broadband connectivity devices, has released details of the company’s Green IT strategy, demonstrating an ongoing commitment to reduced energy consumption throughout the life of the product - from product design and manufacturing to product use and eventual recycling.
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INTEGR8 ITIntegr8 IT aligned to Consumer Protection Bill
Tue, 27 May 2008
The Bill governs all aspects of consumer relations and legally introduces the concept of ‘strict liability’. This will certainly influence the way information & communication technology products/ goods are sold and distributed.
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