Dimension Data (DiData) says an integral part of its Global Services Operating Architecture is MicroMuse Netcool, a software suite which enables the group to maintain and manage its customer service level agreements.
Avaya has agreed to acquire VPNet Technologies, a developer of virtual private network solutions, for approximately $120 million in cash.
Cisco Systems Southern Africa has appointed Telkom as a Cisco Systems Gold Certified Partner, its highest certification on a networking infrastructure level.
Eskom has re-awarded its network service provider contract to UUNET SA after a month-long analysis process.
Dexchange has announced the availability of the Diskeeper 6.0 network defragmenting utility.
Peregrine Systems says it has paid $105 million in cash and shares to acquire service desk software products from Tivoli Systems. [Local Peregrine rep: CCH Enterprise Solutions]
Dell SA has introduced OpenManage, software designed to enable companies to manage the computers which power their enterprise and Internet infrastructure.
3Com and Broadcom, a provider of integrated circuits enabling broadband communications, have formed an alliance to accelerate the deployment of Gigabit Ethernet in business networks.
The world`s largest Linux supercomputer, comprising of 1 024 IBM X-Series servers, is to be built for Shell International Exploration & Production BV to run seismic and other geophysical applications.
Marconi Communications has been awarded Corporate Certified Installer status by Molex Premise Networks.
Siemens Telecommunications has signed a R17 million contract with Vodacom Lesotho to provide the company with an operational intelligent network platform.
Enterprise Connection says it has signed a R1 million storage area network (SAN) deal with Tellumat, previously known as Plessey.
Dimension Data (DiData) has been named as a Cisco Global Support Partner, the highest recognition Cisco can award its networking solutions partners.