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Spescom assists 20twenty

Spescom DataFusion has implemented a Cisco-based Internet protocol telephony and integrated contact centre communication system for 20twenty.

EDS wins UK contract

Scottish Courage is to outsource its IT infrastructure services to EDS in a 12-year, $233 million agreement.

EMC extends reach of SRDF solution

EMC has extended its Symmetrix Remote Data Facility (SRDF) remote mirroring and disaster recovery solution to 200 kilometres using native fibre channel or ESCON interconnections.

3Com to install Tech-Ed network

3Com SA will install a wireless network at the Microsoft Tech-Ed Africa 2001 conference taking place at Sun City from 9 to 12 September.

CompTIA announces new Network+ exam

The Computing Technology Industry Association (CompTIA) is replacing its current Network+ examination with a new version that has an increased focus on experience-based topics.

PQ Africa completes phase two of Strate contract

OutSource, the outsourcing division of PQ Africa, has completed the second phase of a migration project for Strate.

Attachmate goes Trend Micro route

SecureData, exclusive sub-Saharan distributor of Trend Micro, says Attachmate has selected the Trend Micro NeaTSuite to protect its network against viruses.

The challenges of wireless networking standards

Martin May, regional director of Enterasys Networks SA, examines the future of wireless networking in light of the rise of new standards such as Bluetooth and Home Radio Frequency.

SDD introduces Cisco Long-Reach Ethernet solution

SDD has released the Cisco Long-Reach Ethernet broadband access and service delivery solution.

UUNet Namibia implements VPN for Windhoek City Council

UUNet Namibia has completed a technology solution for the Windhoek City Council. The solution includes a virtual private network and a secure remote dial network.

Natref pumps up performance with Oracle

Oracle SA has provided a remote network management service for the National Petroleum Refiners of SA (Natref).

UK clothing retailer contracts DiData

Arcadia Group has contracted Dimension Data to introduce a next-generation network across its retail and business outlets in the UK.