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]

Unisys adds Besser Company to growing roster of Information Technology outsourcing clients

Heath Unit enlists EasiRun in anti-corruption drive

The corruption-busting Heath Special Investigating Unit is implementing Navision financial software supplied by EasiRun, a member of the Universal Computer Services Group.

SABEX sets up internet-based application hub

Wholly-owned Billcad subsidiary, the South African Business Exchange (SABEX), has invested over R12 million in equipment supplied by Unihold Technologies, to provide vertical application services in specific industries, such as travel, medical, legal and insurance. "These services are accessible using a simple PC connected to the Internet - obviating the need for the individuals and organisations we deal with to invest heavily in technology," says Eon de Koker, director of SABEX.

LTA utilises flexible management reporting software from SPL

JSE-listed LTA Limited has invested in Comshare FDC financial consolidation and management reporting software supplied by SPL to address the challenges imposed by the diversity of its operations and its expansion beyond SA borders.