South Africa stories - Page 16

Renaissance names Donovan Smith as new CFO, effective immediately, boasting over 15 years of finance experience across various industries.

Company posts seventh consecutive record sales year during 2012, fueled by growing demand for scalable disk backup.

As 2013 nears, LinkedIn reveals creative and motivated remain top overused buzzwords among its now 187 million global members.

Tune In Radio: The app unlocking global music channels, offering a varied palette for every listener, from '90s Alternative to Top 40.

Apple plans to release new smartphone into Samsung's backyard this friday, as well as 50 other countries in December.

ARANZ Geo launches its new Christchurch HQ, marking a milestone in its recovery from the earthquakes that rocked the city over two years ago.

CA Technologies hires Lourens Strydom as new Channel Account director in New Zealand to strengthen channel relationships.

Hackers use Olympics as a weapon for online fraud, with fake YouTube websites helping spammers take advantage.

Cybercrime’s global impact now matches drug trafficking, costing USD $388bn annually with over a million victims daily. Emerging markets most affected.

Informatica says Franco Flore’s global expertise in channel management will help ‘support the channel and foster growth’ across the region.

Manas Kumar, CEO of Optimizer, is interviewed about the Kiwi company he launched and the role that the international sector plays in his business.

Microsoft's Office 365 sees rapid adoption among SMBs, with 90% of early customers being small businesses and an eightfold uptake over BPOS.

In post-depression New Zealand, the IT sector battles skill shortages while adapting hiring strategies to a shifting job market landscape.

The UN climate change conference in Cancun marks a new beginning, with agreements on funding and clean energy.

Distributor Synnex have made three new appointments, two to push the Lenovo PC brand it picked up last month and one to provide additional support.

Rugby World Cup 2011 review: Lacks depth with no career or player creation modes, offering a hollow experience for its steep price.

NZ firms ditch offshoring for homegrown contact centres, boosting customer delight and loyalty while debunking cost myths.

A kiwi software boss is in training to take on one of the world’s most well-known public sporting events, the ING New York City marathon.

George Atrash named MD for Asia Pacific at ShoreTel; aims to drive market demand for UC, collaboration, and mobility solutions while expanding brand presence.

Rugby World Cup officials face backlash for hefty internet charges for journalists, sparking debate on media access costs.