Beta test for locally manufactured DDR memory 22 November 2000 The memory manufacturing plant recently commissioned by Rectron Holdings, one of South Africa's largest IT-focused distributors, is to manufacture new super high-speed double data rate (DDR) chips.
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Eskom pioneers high-tech airborne laser survey technique 22 November 2000 One of Eskom's pioneering technical innovations being showcased at Hannover Expo 2000 is the Airborne Laser Solutions (ALS) technology for conducting high-speed and accurate linear surveys of thousands ...
Nike uses ADI's signal processors in new line of training gear 22 November 2000 Analog Devices has teamed up with Dynastream Innovations to develop a wireless speed sensor for use in a new line of high-tech training gear offered by Nike. The first product to feature this sensor, ...
The 'Cyber dogs' have arrived 22 November 2000 K'NEX launched its first totally interactive, 'clever' construction toy at the recent Toy 2000 Fair at the Commonwealth Institute in London. Cyber K'NEX is a new range of robots, dogs and racing cars ...
Cirtech - one stop service for PCBs 22 November 2000 Fundamental to every electronic device from the simplest to the most complex is the printed circuit board (PCB), and technology advances here have been dramatic in the past decade. As with the electronic ...
Flat rate ISP offerings no solution to ISP nightmare 25 October 2000 The Internet Service Provider (ISP) industry remains one of the most difficult in which to make a profit, with those ISPs intent on offering flat-rate services finding their balance sheets perilously ...
One-2-One adds value to radio trunking 25 October 2000 South African radio trunking operator One-2-One has recently undergone an organisational transformation that promises not only to deliver extensive national coverage and cutting edge technology, but also ...
PC-POS develops touch-screen LCD panels 25 October 2000 In what is regarded as an important strategic initiative, PC-POS, the exclusive local distributor for the Epson Point of Sale (POS) range - and a member company of the MB Technologies group - is to launch ...
Anyone for ice-screen? 25 October 2000 For a trial period of five months, 50 Danish homes outside Copenhagen will test the world's first intelligent refrigerator. Called Screenfridge, in addition to storing your favourite foods and beverages ...
Intersil invests in Bluetooth technology innovator 25 October 2000, Altron Arrow, EBV Electrolink Intersil has broadened its position in the wireless communications market with a strategic investment in San Diego-based Bluetooth specialist Silicon Wave. Silicon Wave is a leader in designing RF systems-on-a-chip ...
Electronic News Digest 25 October 2000, Electronic News Digest Southern Africa
Spescom Limited has just ended its current financial year. Group Financial Director Vernon Leas said that preliminary indications point to a significantly improved second half, which ...
Electronic News Digest 8 November 2000, Electronic News Digest Southern Africa
Tellumat has announced that it will target the rapidly growing US market for wireless communications technology through a new distribution agreement with Hutton Communications of Dallas, ...
SA's rating outlook raised from stable to positive - prospects encouraging 1 March 2000 Moody's Investors Service has changed its rating outlook for South Africa's country ceiling for foreign currency debt (Baa3) and the ceilings for foreign currency deposits (Ba1/NP), as well as the domestic ...
Telecoms market poised for sound growth 1 March 2000 Technological advancement, changes in the regulatory environment and international investment continue to fuel the rapid development of the South African telecommunications market. According to IT and ...
The electronics Industry in perspective - the view of Allan McKinnon 1 March 2000 While a few years ago contract manufacturing was in vogue, Glyptis now sees a reversal of this trend, with small innovative companies setting up their own production facilities, often using equipment ...
Scientist developing wearable computer that learns 1 March 2000 "At the grocery store, most people will wait until I'm past them, and then stop and stare," says Andy Fagg of the Computer Science faculty at the University of Massachusetts. Fagg, who is developing a ...
Business Briefs: 26 January 2000 26 Jan 2000, Electronic News Digest South Africa
Sun International's newly opened R1 billion Carnival City Casino near Brakpan has scored a world first following the installation of card redemption machines (CRM) and cash dispense/redemption ...
