 Business cycles taking on different dimensions by Hedwig Maes, president, Rockwell Automation EMEA
I don't believe that business cycles will disappear, but that cycles will be characterised by more economic uncertainties, as in the past... (more) |
In conversation with Leisel Ramjoo, Telkom: network core operations It may not be generally known, but behind the global TV broadcasts of the recent 2010 FIFA World Cup was Telkom, a major contributor to the success of the event... ( more) |
Internet - hype versus reality
A panel discussion with Hans van de Groenendaal
EngineerIT posed the question "Have internet users been frustrated by over-promise and under-delivery?" to the panel comprising Arthur Goldstuck, World Wide Worx; Marius Vermeulen, Tarsus Technology; Colin Pinkham, MTN Business; Aingharan Kanagaratnam, Ericsson; Yaron Assabi, Digital Solutions Group and Tony Smallwood, Vodacom... ( more) |
Video conferencing - the next silver bullet?
by Bryan Thompson, Tandberg
As the economy takes an upward turn, it is generally accepted that the major recovery in the market will be driven by smaller enterprises because they can respond faster to changing market forces... ( more) |
Banking revolutionised despite threats to security
by Guy Wigg, FNB Online
Banks have utilised many different preferred payment mechanisms over the decades, from cheques to credit and debit cards and now to online and mobile payments... ( more) |
New IT models emerge with virtualisation
by Etienne du Plooy, KSS Technologies
Business and IT leaders are demanding an IT infrastructure that is more dynamic and responsive to the quick pace of business while being less costly. Dynamic means the ability to deliver new applications, to respond to market dynamics while creating competitive differentiation... ( more) |
The M in MPLS often stands for misunderstood
by Roman Hogh, MWEB Business
The popular mantra "everything over IP and IP over everything" still applies today, but when one looks under the hood, it becomes apparent that the unsung workhorse driving the evolution of modern network communication, including that of the internet, is MPLS... (more) |
Graphics capabilities for embedded design
by Lee K Koh, Microchip Technology, USA
An innovative single-chip solution eases the commercial and technical pain of adding support for a wide range of graphical displays. We live in an age where the rate of technological change has created a level of expectation in the way we interact with electronic devices... ( more ) |
Designing and manufacturing rugged COTS assemblies
Information from GE Intelligent Platforms
Google search for "rugged computers" returns thousands of listings by companies claiming their computer products are "rugged", "toughened," or "hardened." What should a system designer look for, and what criteria should be used when selecting a rugged product?... ( more) |
Risks of wireless devices in hazardous areas
by Craig Chetty and Erik Stromvig, Sasol Synfuels The trend in industrial technology is moving towards wireless devices, resulting in an increase in the number of these devices installed in hazardous areas... ( more) |
Diagnostics using a digital valve controller
by Riyaz Ali, Emerson Process Management , Dubai, UAE
Safety instrumented systems, commonly known as emergency shutdown or safety interlock systems, are required by standards IEC61508/61511 / ISA S84.01-2004 to be tested at periodic intervals based on a hazard and operability study (HAZOP) design to achieve and meet required safety integrity levels... ( more) |
The colours of intuition
by Bernhard Dörstel, Busch-Jaeger Elektro (part of the ABB Group)Innovative and intuitive technology for building- and room-control solutions can be adapted to the user's needs and also help to increase energy efficiency... ( more) |
Operating plant by brain control?
by Dr. Hennie Barnard, EU Taltronics
Headsets which read neural activity are nothing new, but a recent innovation makes it possible for their use in operating industrial plants... ( more) |
Amateur radio: Payload challenges for CubeSat
Having decided to develop and launch an amateur radio CubeSat there are a few challenges that have to be overcome. It may sound easy but to decide on what equipment to include on the satellite is actually very difficult... ( more) |
Telecoms developments in Africa compiled by Matthew White, Iona Press Services
- Fixed network digital system inaugurated in Angola's Kwanza Sul Province
- Analysts urge government to sell large share of Telecom Namibia
- Bharti Airtel to pay US$62-million for Telecom Seychelles
- Zain Kenya accuses Safaricom of price war "sabotage"
- Nigerian Environmental Agency shuts two MTN base stations
- Price war spurs growth in Rwanda's mobile market
- Tanzanian firm to build, manage Telecoms Towers
- Ugandan operators compete with new data and internet services... (more)
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Gadgets for geeks
We bring you the latest in gadgetry: Light reading with e-book Story; the ultimate notetaker and a data projector for your computer bag... ( more) |
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