 Understanding risk challenges - the first priority in mitigation
by Gordon Love, Symantec
As technologies become faster and smarter, so too do the threats. Consumer adoption of smartphones and tablets for business and personal connectivity means that new security models will have to be introduced... ( more) |
 Accelerating SA's electronic export growthby Hans van de Groenendaal, EngineerIT
In July 2010 the South African Electrotechnical Export Council (SAEEC) commissioned research by Whitehouse and Associates on how the SA electronics industry could accelerate exports. The findings were thought-provoking and concerning... ( more) |
 In conversation with Carl KleynhansHans van de Groenendaal in conversation with Carl Kleynhans, country president: Schneider Electric Southern Africa
To be "green" may be regarded as fashionable, but in reality it is much more than that. When it comes to South Africa, one of the major concerns around being "green" is the efficient utilisation of energy... ( more) |
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Effective security management in an insecure world
by Alan Walker, SQS Group
The cyber threat landscape has in recent times undergone devastating changes, exposing organisations to threats and vulnerabilities previously never prepared for nor protected against... ( more) |
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Internet and data security - the never-ending quest
by Hans van de Groenendaal, EngineerIT
Many South Africans are lax when it comes to internet and data security. I hear this over and over again in industry discussions. Installing just a firewall and virus protection on the PC are simply not enough.... ( more) |
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NGN - the emergence of the virtual PBX
by Hans van de Groenendaal, EngineerIT
When first talked telecommunication equipment vendors saw internet protocol (IP) as the next major innovation in telecoms. Next generation networks (NGN) created much hype, but in fact there has not been much action... ( more) |
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Giving access management a voice
Information from Dimension Data Customer Interactive Solutions
The term "biometrics" conjures up images of top security missions. The technology has been in use by military and police intelligence agencies around the world for years, and is an integral part of many such operations. But... ( more) |
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by Wayne Speechly, Internet Solutions
Many organisations want to leverage new and emerging technologies such as voice over IP (VoIP) and unified communications. The shift in the PBX market to cloud telephony is being driven by a number of factors... ( more |
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Application optimisation
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Frank Barlow, Barlow Communications
The term "application optimisation", and claims of improved application performance, wide area network (WAN) compression etc., sound straightforward enough - until one delves into the technical intricacies...
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Microwave systems make a comeback
by Hans van de Groenendaal, EngineerIT
With so much emphasis on optic fibre one seldom reads about microwave systems. At one time these were the main backbone of all inter-city communication. While little is being written in the media, microwave systems are making a comeback... ( more) |
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Protecting critical systems
by Dr. Richard Piggin, consultant, UK
The author asks what is being done to protect industrial control systems and the UK's critical infrastructure. This should provide an alert to South African companies, as to the possible consequences of malicious hacking into control systems... ( more) |
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About wireless site assessments
by Todd Bill, Honeywell, USAWhen considering the implementation of an industrial wireless network, manufacturers and other end users must have a clear understanding of their wireless solution requirements and the return on technology investments... ( more) |
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Wireless options for Ethernet communication
Information from H3iSquared
A strong communication network is regarded as one of the most important infrastructure layouts in utility and industrial automation environments. Without communication, it would not be possible to remotely start/stop or monitor any processes... ( more) |
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Infrared measurements in defence
by Azwitamisi Mudau et al, CSIR
The optronic sensor systems competency area at the CSIR builds technology in the fields of optics, long-range surveillance, earth observation, infrared (IR) thermal imaging, image processing, and camouflage for military systems and protection of military personnel and equipment against observation and hostile missiles.... ( more) |
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Maximising waste management efficiency through RFID
by Josh Wyatt, Texas Instruments, USA
Recycling in South Africa has not yet reached the level of success to keep up with international developments. One of the main issues is sorting the materials into various categories for recycling to avoid contamination by unwanted materials... ( more) |
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Field processors for traffic signal management system
Information from Electronic Products Design
Intelligent transport system solutions improve safety and efficiency of the road network while slowing the trend towards worsening congestion... ( more) |
| Telecoms developments in Africa
compiled by Matthew White, Iona Press Services
- SES to launch five Africa-specific satellites
- Cameroon to roll-out 120 community telecoms centres
- Eritrea extends mobile phone service to new areas
- Airtel to invest US$25-million in Sierra Leone network expansion
- Gambia's Gamtel launches 3G services
- WACS submarine cable has reached Namibia
- Alcatel-Lucent chosen for Togo 2G/3G network expansion
- Low call rates help Rwanda's revenue
- Uganda's telecoms regulator to put brake on tariff cuts
- Nitel privatisation again on verge of collapse... (more)
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Gadgets for geeks
More features, better images with this camera; charge a cellphone, camera and iPod simultaneously; fully portable USB-powered soldering iron; create a telephone socket anywhere; and the ultimate hands-free communication... ( more) |
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