CCH disaster recovery company in the black

Business Recovery Services (BRS), Computer Configurations Holdings` disaster recovery company, said it had achieved its six-month revenue target within three months of opening its doors for business. BRS MD Frederick Castleman said the company had clinched contracts worth R10m since its launch in October last year. Companies that have signed with BRS include Hollard Insurance, Momentum Health, Standard Corporate and Merchant Bank, Rand Merchant Bank, Teljoy Cellular and several major clients of EDS Africa.

SPL and Software AG strenghten ties

Software AG (SAG) and SPL, its partner in sub-Saharan Africa, have re-signed their mutual agreement, reaffirming their 27-year partnership. SPL said SAG`s business in South Africa, which focuses on application development tools and databases, has grown at an annual rate of 40%. "SAG business contributes a significant portion of SPL`s income," said Schalk Viljoen, Software AG business manager at SPL. NATURAL ADABAS, solely supplied by SPL, is well represented in the top sector of the corporate market in South Africa, with clients such as Standard Bank, Liberty Life, Eskom and central, local and provincial government.

Macro 4 Launches VTAMPRINT/MVS Version 4.3

Announcing AFP Support for PCL-Compatible Printers PLUS Support for PSF/2

Oracle Video Server enters beta

Oracle has announced the beta release of Oracle Video Server 3.0, a software solution for storing, managing and delivering full-motion, full-screen video and high fidelity audio to the desktop.

SPL simplifies connectivity development

SPL has launched in South Africa Construct Spectrum, a tool that is said to eliminate the complexity of developing and deploying networked components.

HP announced NetServer II

Hewlett-Packard has announced its second-generation HP NetServer system solution for Microsoft Windows NT environments. This solution combines high-performance HP NetServer systems, Microsoft Cluster Server software, HP cluster-management software, and service and support programmes.

Infinite inexpensive file storage at your fingertips

MBA introduces COOL:Spex

MBA, the distributor for Sterling Software in South Africa, has announced a new modelling tool for component specification and architecture design, called COOL:Spex.

SPL relaunches SPL School; helps customers gear for new millennium

New EMC Enterprise Storage Solutions lay groundwork for Windows NT rise to the enterprise

EMC expands enterprise backup capabilities

Fibre Channel, Additional Platforms and New Software Features Added To EMC Data Manager