SCMB delivers object-based e-banking system

Standard Corporate and Merchant Bank (SCMB) has contracted with Software Futures to project manage the development and roll-out of phase two of Best, its new-generation, Internet-enabled electronic banking system.

Datacentrix upgrades SA Reserve Bank systems

JSE-listed Datacentrix has installed 15 IBM file servers and Microsoft software for the SA Reserve Bank in a deal worth over R1.5 million. SA Reserve Bank senior IT manager, Koos Risseeuw, says the installation was an upgrade, with more powerful machines replacing older technology.

Mastech helps E-Transport `revolutionise` the shipping industry

Mastech, a worldwide IT services firm, says it is assisting E-Transport, supplier of shipment information management, in the development of an e-business application that will "revolutionise" the shipping market.

Samancor implements SAP solution

Samancor, a supplier of chrome and manganese products to steel industries worldwide, will implement the SAP business enterprise software solution to shorten turnaround times.

AppManager chosen by BBC for Internet e-mail system

NetIQ`s AppManager has been implemented by the BBC for its new Internet e-mail system. The 20 000 regular user e-mail service additionally attracts thousands of messages per hour when e-mail addresses are displayed on prime-time TV.

SBS upgrades MTN computer network, reduces costs

Specialised Business Systems (SBS) has completed upgrading the MTN computer network. SBS says the upgrade will save the cellular operator about 30% a month in support and maintenance costs.

Philips completing biggest Dect installation

Philips Business Communications says it is completing the biggest private Dect installation in the Southern Hemisphere at Iscor`s Vanderbijlpark Works.

Discovery Health insures against disaster

Private healthcare insurance company, Discovery Health, has safeguarded its mission-critical data and IT systems with disaster recovery specialist Business Recovery Services, a Computer Configurations Holdings company.

Gray Security Services expands collaboration capabilities

First Direct looks to Bateleur Software for guidance

In a move to integrate its call centre system with the Windows desktop environment, FNB`s First Direct has purchased the GUIdance graphic user interface (GUI) application generator from Bateleur Software.

NPC Eagle Cement moves to Y2K compliance

NPC Eagle Cement says its Y2K upgrade is expected to be complete next month. The Durban-based R300m-a-year company has installed a new Y2K-compliant HP 9000/D230 server supplied by Computer Configurations.

Revenue collection keeps Sun Air flying

Sun Air has invested US$700 000 in a revenue collection system to manage the bookings of more than 1 million passengers a year. Computer Configurations is responsible for the supply of the hardware and systems integration skills.

MTN makes a better fax connection

The MTN Group has given a boost to customer service by implementing large-scale electronic faxing based on Fenestrae`s Faxination messaging server. [Local rep: Server Tools, a company in the Dimension Data group]