In today`s technology roundup: PC giants detail high-spec microprocessor, eBay to cut fees, former AOL employee guilty of spamming, and the record industry sues the dead.
SA`s online travel industry is booming, with annual increases of between 45% and 200% in the number of online bookings.
Duxbury Networking is to market its Netgear networking products on Digital Planet.
Absa has signed up over 500 000 online banking customers and says Internet banking is now on a par with its other channels.
NGOs are to get an online presence through a deal to re-introduce and develop a South African development directory.
Loot.co.za says it is showing rapid growth, with a satisfactory fourth quarter in 2004.
Online electronics store Digital Planet recorded an 80% growth in sales during December.
Dimension Data division 3fifteen has developed a Web site for Discount Divisions brand Legit.
First National Bank (FNB) is phasing out its magnetic tape financial transaction processing service in favour of an online solution.
SA`s online booksellers had a bumper festive season, with sales jumping by over 30%.
Search engine Google`s new South African focus is a good sign for an online SA, says local search engine Ananzi.
First National Bank (FNB) says 10 million eBucks have been donated to its Tsunami Disaster Relief Fund.
Cheques may still dominate, but more businesses are beginning to use electronic payments.