Convergence creating new technology segment, says IDC

According to the International Data Corporation (IDC), the convergence of voice and data communications at the desktop has created a new technology segment, which IDC calls the "Converged Branch eXchange".

Tarsus to distribute Shiva networking products

Tarsus Technologies, the distribution arm of MB Technologies, is to expand its distribution of Intel networking products to include the Shiva range of products.

FORE unveils e-commerce networking solutions

FORE Systems has announced a series of networking solutions for e-commerce infrastructures. The solutions include a series of software agents as well as backup and mirroring solutions.

Worldwide remote access to corporate LANs with UUNET SA

Through its new Virtual Private Dial-up Network service, UUNET SA, corporate Internet provider, will enable organisations to give remote workers access to their corporate network.

SMC launches EZ Networking Kit

SMC has unveiled EZ Networking, a start-up networking solution designed for small businesses and home users.

Peregrine Systems, Loran Technologies work together

Peregrine Systems, represented in SA by Software Future, has entered into an original equipment manufacturer agreement with Loran Technologies.

MWA wins R1m Coca-Cola cabling contract

McKechnie Wright Associates (MWA), a consulting and project management company, has been appointed to design and oversee the installation of a structured cabling system for Coca-Cola.

3Com extends LAN connectivity to Windows CE

3Com has extended high-speed LAN connectivity for users of Windows CE-based PCs with the launch of the 3Com Megahertz 10 Mbps LAN CF+ Card.

Tough times for Telkom, VPNs suffer too

Amid many other troubles, Telkom has virtually declared war on virtual private network (VPN) providers, which the company says are operating illegal services. These operators will find that no further services will be provided by the company. A simmering dispute between Telkom and the South African Telecommunications Regulatory Authority (SATRA) has also come to the boil as Telkom feels that elements within SATRA are actively working against the company and undermining its business.

DNS provides 3Com network at Seventh All Africa Games

DNS Networking, a subsidiary of the Dimension Data Group, is 3Com`s networking partner for the Seventh All Africa Games. DNS is responsible for network configuration, installation and project management.

Acer launches dual PIII Midrange Server - ideal networking solution for medium enterprises

Data Fellows ships F-Secure VPN+ 4.1

Gas Software, a member of the JSE-listed Y3K Group and distributor for Data Fellows in Africa, says Data Fellows is now shipping its virtual private network software, F-Secure VPN+ 4.1.

Cisco extends CiscoWorks2000

Cisco Systems has announced extensions to its CiscoWorks2000 product family through the new Service Level Management Suite.