Tim du Toit & Co/Kie, a Pretoria law firm, has contracted Dimension Data Networking to upgrade its IT infrastructure in its offices in Pretoria, Johannesburg, Menlyn and Centurion to ensure Y2K compliance.
Internet Security Systems (ISS) says Microsoft`s IT Group has chosen to implement its SAFEsuite products to help measure and manage its enterprise security risks. [Local rep: SMCec, a company in the JSE-listed ECHold group]
Afritel Cellular, a Vodacom service provider, has chosen Estrin Software to design and develop a solution to handle its national inventory and supply chain management system.
SA-based Business Edge Systems, a systems delivery company, played a key role in the development of a new medical aid eligibility system for the US state of Louisiana.
Sun City has implemented the Oracle Financials solution in order to move towards complete year 2000 compliancy and integrate its various systems.
Lucent Technologies has announced that its award-winning Cajun P550 Gigabit Switch powered the local area network (LAN) that was at the heart of the annual Quake Convention (QUAKECON), held at the Mesquite Convention Center and Exhibition Hall, August 6-8. Lucent was also one of show`s official sponsors.
Apron Services, an airport ground handling company, has installed solutions provided by Server Tools in order to manage its increasing IT needs.
National Medical Plan (NMP) is implementing USKO`s MediSwitch real-time electronic data switch to enable medical service providers to check patients` membership eligibility details online and submit claims electronically.
The Central Bank of Swaziland has awarded Millsoft, a division of PQ-Africa, a contract to provide a state-of-the-art backbone for the bank`s financial and administration systems.
Navision Software says Hoechst Roussel Vet, an international animal health product company, has shown a 60% IT cost saving since implementing Navision Financial Software.
The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) has invested nearly R1 million on Novell software upgrades. The deal was done through Lesedi, an authorised Novell Reseller, and Novell distributor Lan Design.
Financial services group, Liberty, has installed Periphonics interactive voice response equipment, purchased from Infotel company, ATIO. The new system will replace the current IBM Direct Talk system.
Excitement Stores is rolling out Ixchange`s SaleAbility across its shops and warehouse to assist in controlling the group`s distribution and provide vital statistics on stock movement.