Nestlé Nutren Junior's brand ambassador visits children in the paediatric ward at Life Vincent Pallotti Hospital to spread a bit of cheer. 12 Jun 2008
Microsoft has launched a salvo of piracy lawsuits against computer resellers the corporation claims have sold PCs with pirated copies of Windows and Office pre-installed. Microsoft investigators say they gained several tip-offs from the company's anti-piracy phone hotline as well as its Genuine Advantage verification system. 12 Jun 2008
It's amazing how hot advanced microprocessors can get - their heat dissipation can approach 1 kilowatt, 10 times that of a hotplate. IBM's latest idea to keep them cool is to pipe water through them. Its latest cooling technology runs hair-thin water conduits through stacked chips, chilling them them out much more efficiently than conventional backside cooling. The hard part: Creating a water-tight seal. 12 Jun 2008
SABMiller uses local launch of iconic Dutch beer to reaffirm its position as one of South Africa's great success stories - a world-beater. 12 Jun 2008
Today's increasingly competitive marketplace elevates the importance of flexibility and efficiency in the administration processes surrounding life insurance policies. 12 Jun 2008
Marketing a consumable product to the mass of consumers out there is challenging. In light of all the competition, keeping your brand top of mind for consumers is of utmost importance - but this is all stuff you know. 12 Jun 2008
Sunspray Food Ingredients, independent manufacturer of spray-dried ingredients, has received its HACCP accreditation from the SABS. HACCP, which stands for Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points, is a systematic preventive approach to food safety. 12 Jun 2008
Entry is open to members of Ceramics South Africa for the 2008 Corobrik National Ceramics Exhibition, hosted by Ceramics SA. 11 Jun 2008
Virgin Mobile has secured the headline sponsorship of Cape Town Fashion Week, now officially renamed “Virgin Mobile Cape Town Fashion Week”. 11 Jun 2008
With the cost of living rocketing skywards, and reports* calculating that 73% of consumers are cutting down on entertainment and going out, Ster-Kinekor has launched a new DVD rental option aimed at keeping consumers affordably entertained. 11 Jun 2008
Silos and walled gardens are giving way to collabetition in the mobile handset industry. Faced with customer demands to innovate at nearly light speed, mobile handset makers are discovering that collaborating and using open source software can help them develop products faster, writes Morgan Gillis, executive director of the LiMo Foundation. 11 Jun 2008
SABMiller's new super premium beer will go head-to-head with Amstel and Heineken, according to an analyst. 11 Jun 2008
Global Mobile Yellow Pages launched in Cape Town. 11 Jun 2008
The usage of picture/video phones is growing among all age groups in the United States, according to research carried out by BIGresearch, a US-based consumer intelligence firm. 11 Jun 2008
According to a recently released study by IDC, the US Internet Advertising 2008-2012 Forecast and Analysis, overall Internet advertising revenue will double from $25.5 billion in 2007 to $51.1 billion in 2012. During the forecast period, Internet advertising will grow about eight times as fast as advertising at large. 11 Jun 2008
It's been proven that it is sound advice to spend more on marketing during a recession. But many marketers will find this advice impractical. For those that don't have extra money available, what tactics can be used to weather the storm of tough economic times 11 Jun 2008
South Africa will be looking to further expand trade relations with Thailand at the 8th annual Thailand Exhibition in South Africa next week. 11 Jun 2008
South African Breweries (SAB) Ltd today, Tuesday 10 June 2008, confirmed that South Africa will be the first country outside Europe to bring to market the Dutch beer, Grolsch Premier Lager, following the acquisition of Royal Grolsch by SABMiller some four months ago. 10 Jun 2008
Eqos Ltd, a UK-based provider of on-demand PLM, global sourcing, and supplier management solutions for the retail supply chain, has announced that it has achieved Microsoft Gold Certified Partner status for the second consecutive year. Gold Certified Partners, who maintain close working relationships with Microsoft, represent the highest level of competence and expertise with Microsoft technologies. 10 Jun 2008
Game recently contracted Primedia@Home's Intersect Direct team to aid the launch of two new stores in Richards Bay and Potchefstroom and create an awareness of the retail chain's opening specials. 10 Jun 2008
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