D-Link introduces DES-5200 series switches

D-Link, a supplier of networking products, has announced the availability of its DES-5200 series 10/100Mbps switches, which are designed for departmental connection.

Making mobile multimedia a reality

NetActive completes Skynet installation

NetActive Networking, a division of NetActive Internet Services, has successfully installed IT equipment and set up a national network for Skynet Worldwide Express, a courier company.

Legal documents delivered faster, cheaper on VPNs

Security has always been critical when it comes to the delivery of legal documents. Durban-based Lawyer Access Web has taken the problem to a virtual realm that translates into increased speed of delivery and a reduction in cost.

Lucent appoints CCI as network partner

The InterNetworking Systems Enterprise Division of Lucent Technologies has appointed CCI Technology Holdings, a local independent cabling company, as a network partner.

Novell highlights NetWare 5 success

Novell says that since NetWare 5`s introduction last year, Novell has sold more than 11 million licences totalling approximately R1.8 billion.

Datacentrix, Novell to strengthen partnership

JSE-listed Datacentrix has renewed its partnership agreement with Novell as part of an initiative to focus on directory-enabled solutions for networks in organisations.

New network technology essential for future success, says Ovum

According to a report released by Ovum, a research and consulting company, next-generation network technology must be implemented by IT carriers in order to succeed in e-commerce and call centre applications.

Novell wins Best-of-Show honours

Novell says its NetWare Cluster Services for NetWare 5 has been named Best-of-Show in the Network Applications Software category in awards judged by editors of various publications.

SA WAN equipment market growing rapidly

BMI-TechKnowledge`s SA WAN Equipment Market Report shows that the SA market for wide area networks (WANs) is one of the highest growth areas of the local IT industry. The growth of nearly R390 million in 1998, which is an 80% increase on 1997 figures, was achieved on the back of three factors, says BMI. These are: Telkom is rolling out of an extensive asynchronous transfer mode (ATM) network, Internet service providers and value-added networks are upgrading their networks to Frame Relay and ATM, and the corporate sector is rapidly adopting the latest WAN technology.

D-Link releases multi-function PCMCIA card

D-Link, a supplier of networking products, has announced the availability of its DMF-560TXD PCMCIA PC card, which is capable of both LAN and WAN applications.

Thin clients come of age

Novell unveils NetWare Cluster Services for NetWare 5

Novell has announced the availability of directory-enabled NetWare Cluster Services for NetWare 5.