ASUS Announces ZenBook UX310 and UX510

KEY POINTS

• High performance: Featuring the latest 6th-generation Intel Core processors, combined with NVIDIA graphics for incredible all-round performance
• Signature design: Multi-award-winning, ultra-thin and light design, finished in sophisticated Quartz Grey, with a Rose Gold option for UX310.
• ZenBook UX310 has a 13.3-inch, QHD+ (3200 x 1800) display with up to NVIDIA GeForce 940MX discrete graphics
• ZenBook UX510 has a 15.6-inch, 4K UHD (3840 x 2160) display with up to NVIDIA GeForce GTX960M discrete graphics

Johannesburg, South Africa (15 June, 2016) — ASUS today announced ZenBook UX310 and ZenBook UX510, the latest models in its multi-ward-winning ZenBook range. The 13.3-inch ZenBook UX310 and 15.6-inch ZenBook UX510 are both powered by the latest sixth-generation Intel® Core™ processors, matched to incredibly fast NVIDIA® discrete graphics. They also offer an incredible array of high-end features, including the highest resolution displays available for their respective screen sizes.

Signature design: slim and elegant
First launched in 2011, the ASUS ZenBook Series has won many awards for its beautiful and slim design, coupled with excellent performance. ZenBook UX310 and UX510 both bear the unmistakable industrial design of the ZenBook series – an elegantly slim, all-metal chassis with tapering edges, finely sandblasted metal keyboard surround and palm-rest areas, and lid covers featuring our iconic spun-metal finish with its Zen-inspired pattern of concentric circles. ZenBook UX310 and UX510 are both available in in a sophisticated Quartz Grey finish that further enhances their elegance, and ZenBook UX310 is also available in chic and stylish Rose Gold.

Stunning displays, incredible performance
In keeping with the ZenBook tradition of only using the very best components, ZenBook UX310 and UX510 are equipped with the highest resolution displays available for their respective screen sizes, which are driven by powerful discrete graphics processors.

The 13.3-inch wide-viewing-angle display on ZenBook UX310 has a QHD+ (3200 x 1800) resolution, with an ultra-wide colour gamut of 72% NTSC,100% sRGB, and 74% Adobe RGB, combined with an incredible pixel density of 276 pixels per inch (ppi). This beautiful display is driven by up to a discrete NVIDIA® GeForce® 940MX graphics processor.

ZenBook UX510 has a 15.6-inch wide-viewing-angle display with a stunningly detailed 4K UHD (3840 x 2160) resolution, featuring an ultra-wide colour gamut of 72% NTSC ,100% sRGB, and 74% Adobe RGB. The amazing pixel density of 282 pixels per inch ensures the smooth, clear display of even the finest details. Up to gaming-grade discrete NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX960M graphics provide a suitably powerful engine for this incredible display.

These new ZenBook models are among the slimmest laptops to feature such powerful discrete graphics processors. Their high-resolution displays and powerful graphics capabilities makes them ideal for graphics-intensive applications such as video editing or 4K UHD movie playback.

High-end features for ultimate performance and mobility
Completing the comprehensive range of capabilities offered by the new ZenBook UX310 and ZenBook UX510 are the following noteworthy features:

• Up to a 1TB hard disk drive combined with up to a 512GB high-speed SSD for fast booting andextreme disk performance.
• A generous set of I/O ports including a next–gen USB Type-C port to connect to both existing and future mobile USB devices.
• ASUS Splendid display technology ensures vivid, lifelike colours, with factory-calibrated colour temperature for accurate colour rendering. Easily-selectable pre-set modes include Eye Care mode, which reduces levels of blue light in order to minimize eye fatigue and other eye problems caused by prolonged viewing.
• ASUS Tru2Life video processing technology analyses every video frame to enhance video contrast and clarity.
• ASUS SonicMaster audio incorporating Harman Kardon technology, developed by a dedicated team of sound experts to deliver sound that is clear and powerful with deep, rich bass. This is a significant achievement considering that the very slim chassis of the new ZenBook models offers very little space for speakers.
• An iF Design Award-winning keyboard that with a comfortable 1.6mm of key travel and are backlit to allow for easy typing in dark environments.
• A smooth and sensitive glass touchpad with optional fingerprint scanner at the top right corner for greater security and convenient, rapid unlocking.

AVAILABILITY & PRICING
ASUS ZenBook UX310 and UX510 will be available during Q4 in South Africa. Please contact your local ASUS representative for further information.

ABOUT ASUS
ASUS is a worldwide top-three consumer notebook vendor and maker of the world’s best-selling, most award-winning motherboards. A leading enterprise in the new digital era, ASUS designs and manufactures products that perfectly meet the needs of today’s digital home and office, with a broad portfolio that includes motherboards, graphics cards, optical drives, displays, desktop and all-in-one PCs, notebooks, netbooks, servers, multimedia devices, wireless solutions, networking devices, tablets and smartphones. Driven by innovation and committed to quality, ASUS won 4,368 awards in 2015 and is widely credited with revolutionizing the PC industry with its Eee PC™. ASUS has more than 17,000 employees around the globe with a world-class R&D team of over 5,500 engineers. Company revenue for 2015 was approximately US$14 billion.

SPECIFICATIONS
ASUS ZenBook UX310 ASUS ZenBook UX510CPU 6th-generation Intel® Core™ i7/i5/i3 6th-generation Intel® Core™ i7/i5Display 13.3in up to QHD+ (3200x1800) display with wide viewing angles 15.6in up to UHD (3840x2160) display with wide viewing anglesOperating system Microsoft Windows 10 Pro / Windows 10 HomeGraphics Up to NVIDIA® GeForce® 940MX Up to NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX960MMain memory Up to 16GB DDR4 2133MHzStorage Up to 1TB HDD combined with 512GB SSDConnectivity 802.11ac Wi-Fi / Bluetooth® 4.1Camera HD cameraInterface 1 x Type C USB 3.1 Gen 11 x USB 3.02 x USB 2.01 x HDMI1 x Combo audio jack1 x SD Card readerAudio 2 x 1.6W high-quality stereo speakers Harman Kardon audio system; ASUS SonicMasterBattery 48W Lithium-polymer batteryAC adapter Output: 65W/45WInput: 100V-240V AC, 50Hz/60Hz Output:65W/ 90W/120WInput: 100V-240V AC, 50Hz/60HzDimensions 323 x 223 x 18.35mm 382 x 255 x 19.9mmWeight 1.45kg 2kg Specifications, content and product availability are all subject to change without notice and may differ from country to country. Actual performance may vary depending on applications, usage, environment and other factors. Full specifications are available at http://www.asus.com

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International Data Corporation (IDC) today announced that more than 100 key ICT decision makers will be in attendance at its upcoming South Africa CIO Summit, to be held at The Maslow Hotel in Johannesburg on March 24 and 25 under the theme ‘IT Meets Business’. The global advisory services firm said that technology leaders from the private sector will join senior government advisors and a roster of highly influential CxOs at the event as some of the world’s most innovative technology vendors address the key issues facing organizations in today’s constantly evolving ICT environment.  

“Across the country, organizations are faced with the task of driving innovation and implementing emerging products and services while also trying to improve operational efficiency,” says Mark Walker, associate vice president of sub-Saharan Africa at IDC. “This will be a key topic of discussion during the two-day summit, as will the importance of closely aligning the strategies and goals of the organization’s IT and business functions.”  

Walker says that the CIO today is facing a number of different challenges which has forced them to change the way they operate within the organization. “They need to focus on business priorities rather than just a purely technical discussion, and are continuously tasked with ensuring that the technology they implement drive business priorities,” he says. “This means that in order for them to succeed, they will have to be able to exert influence within other parts of the business, translating technology terminology into business speak and showcasing the value that these solutions bring to the business as a whole.”  

IDC is also pleased to announce that it will be introducing a set of two unique, informative workshops, based on its IT Executive Programs. IDC’s IT Executive Programs consist of a series of research agendas aimed at helping today’s IT executives make more effective technology decisions. “Our IT Executive Programs are underpinned by accurate and timely fact-based research created to assist IT executives in mitigating technology risks, maximizing the effectiveness of IT investments, and identifying and capitalizing on new opportunities,” says Walker. “The aim is ultimately to enable IT executives to make decisions that drive innovation and agility across the organization while ensuring that IT and business objectives are fully aligned.”  

The CIO Summit presents an opportunity for CIOs and ICT professionals to gain insight from industry experts as well as CIOs on critical business and technology issues. IDC analysts along with numerous local and global ICT vendors will be on hand to present their unique insights into the trends that are shaping ICT adoption across the country, while a variety of senior line-of-business executives will offer that all-important non-IT perspective.  

For more information about IDC’s South Africa CIO Summit 2015 and to learn about the range of flexible partnership opportunities on offer, please contact Michelle Meldau, IDCs sales manager for Sub-Saharan Africa at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. You can also tweet about the summit using the hashtag #IDCSACIO or visit the dedicated event website at www.idcciosummit.com/johannesburg.  

About IDC

International Data Corporation (IDC) is the premier global provider of market intelligence, advisory services, and events for the information technology, telecommunications, and consumer technology markets. IDC helps IT professionals, business executives, and the investment community make fact-based decisions on technology purchases and business strategy. More than 1,000 IDC analysts provide global, regional, and local expertise on technology and industry opportunities and trends in over 110 countries worldwide. For more than 51 years, IDC has provided strategic insights to help our clients achieve their key business objectives. IDC is a subsidiary of IDG, the world's leading technology media, research, and events company. You can learn more about IDC by visiting www.idc.com.  

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For the Middle East, Africa, and Turkey region, IDC retains a coordinated network of offices in Riyadh, Casablanca, Nairobi, Lagos, Johannesburg, and Istanbul, with a regional center in Dubai.  Our coverage couples local insight with an international perspective to provide a comprehensive understanding of markets in these dynamic regions. Our market intelligence services are unparalleled in depth, consistency, scope, and accuracy. IDC Middle East, Africa, and Turkey currently fields over 130 analysts, consultants, and conference associates across the region.  

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Event organiser Kinetic has confirmed that industry-giant Performanta has signed on as platinum sponsors for this year’s anticipated 6th edition of their successful flagship event; the IT Leaders Africa Summit.

The event, taking place from 18 - 19 March 2015 at The Maslow Hotel in Johannesburg, is set to go beyond your usual routine business conference, evolving to deliver on a more exciting, topical, trendy and current platform, utilising both the latest technologies coupled with the latest in conference trends internationally.

Together with Performanta, the event aims to deliver an expert-lead agenda that features an educational conference program backed by the latest in technology workshops and demonstrations. 

Performanta’s workshop; Safeguard your organisation now, your wallet will thank you later; focuses on measuring your organisation against the industry on 10 information security and privacy measures, derived from real-world assessments.

Performanta Consulting was established by Anthony Olivier 4 years ago, aligning information security consulting services to the Performanta Technology & Services stable. Performanta Consulting has provided services to primary South African banks, insurance companies, brokers, mining companies, service and retail organisations. Their key differentiator: senior, qualified, experienced consultants, integrated frameworks and fair pricing. Furthermore, the team has assisted in addressing security problems in seventeen African countries and has a thorough understanding of the continental landscape.

As thought-leaders in the industry, they are amongst the most active South African participants in industry conferences, blogs and podcasts.An expert-led advisory panel will lead the summit with industry giants Robert Sussman, co-founder and joint-CEO of Integr8; Hugo Timmerman, Head of IT Southern Africa at British American Tobacco; and Tunde Coker, MD of Rack Centre (A Jagal Group Company).

The event also features over 35 speakers, keynotes, panel discussions and numerous educational workshop sessions hosted by key industry providers, all sessions led by some of today’s most notable individuals who are shaping the IT landscape in South Africa and beyond.

Speakers, just to name a few, include; David Visser, CIO of Coca-Cola Southern Africa; Anthony Hlungwane, Group IT Director of Mr Price Group; Sal Laher, CIO Eskom; Rocky Gwewera, Global Head of Infrastructure Architecture at Sasol; Stephan Ekbergh, CEO and founder of Travelstart; and Sunil Joshi, MD and CEO of Neotel.

Some sponsors and partners include; Telkom Business, HP, Performanta and Blue Coat Systems, SITA, Airwatch, Kofax, Dimension Data, Neotel, Meso Systems, Sage Pastel Accounting and ERP Africa, and Blackberry.

For more information on the event to register to attend or to sponsor, visit www.itleaders.co.za or contact the event organisers Kinetic on +27 21 180 4700.Follow the event and stay up to date on Twitter. @ITLeadersAfrica and join in on the conversation using #ITLAfrica.

South African businesses must tailor their mobility strategies to meet wider business needs  

If an organization truly wishes to succeed in today's ultra-competitive environment, it must invest in an integrated mobility architecture that directly addresses its business needs. That's the view of George Kalebaila, senior research manager for telecommunications and media at IDC South Africa. To date, many South African businesses have employed a minimalistic approach to enterprise mobility, focusing more on the provision of corporate-owned smart devices and VPN connectivity to corporate resources.  

This tactic has ultimately hampered the benefits and added value that organizations should be reaping, but a shift in attitude may be on the horizon. "Over the medium to long term, I expect many businesses in the country to overcome this reticence as they formalize their mobility strategies and employ a more holistic approach," says Kalebaila. "However, this move could still be inhibited by key areas of concern around the need to protect corporate data, manage multiple device types and operating systems, integrate with existing applications, uphold corporate network security, and work within the scope of limited IT budgets."  

Such considerations will feature prominently at IDC's upcoming South Africa CIO Summit 2015, with the issue of security coming into particularly sharp focus given the perceived threat posed by the explosion of consumer apps that IT departments have no control over. "Data-security concerns and the difficulty of separating personal and enterprise data on smart devices are among the top priorities for South African enterprises today," explains Kalebaila. "Furthermore, the introduction of bring-your-own-device (BYOD) policies inevitably means that IT departments will be tasked with managing a range of different platforms that all require different configurations, thereby adding even more complexity to IT environments that are already far from straightforward."  

"Given these inherent challenges, it is clear that organizations need to take a holistic approach to enabling enterprise mobility, and formulate strategies that not only meet business needs but also closely align with the overarching goals of the organization," continues Kalebaila. "They also need to formulate security policies that address the challenges posed by enterprise mobility and adopt a phased approach towards its implementation, focusing first on mobilizing the processes that are most critical to the organization and likely to deliver the greatest value. Equally as critical is the need to secure help from a trusted partner capable of successfully navigating the complex mobility ecosystem."  

There are numerous issues that organizations must bear in mind when developing a coherent enterprise mobility strategy. They must begin by assessing their true mobility needs and weighing these up against the preferences of their employees. Security and device management requirements must also be taken into account, as should the need for any new mobile solutions to integrate seamlessly with existing applications and systems. Vendor selection is key in this regard, and special attention should be given to those providers that can offer end-to-end support across the entire mobility ecosystem.  

"The benefits of rolling out a robust, secure enterprise mobility strategy are clear to see," concludes Kalebaila. "Mobility can be a critical source of differentiation, and it most certainly facilitates the agility required to respond quickly to a rapidly changing business environment. It also increases productivity, drives the efficient use of corporate resources, and enhances employee flexibility and quality of life. And on top of all this, it allows for more informed management decisions, drives a reduction in procedural delays, and improves the effectiveness of the sales force by providing real-time access to customer information." 

South African Airways in North America launches “Go See Southern Africa” campaign in collaboration with tour operators, hotels and safari lodges in an effort to encourage and increase tourism to SA.

Johannesburg, South Africa – SA Airways in North America has launched a special campaign that focuses on the great experience and value travel that is on offer when travelling to Southern Africa.

Cape Town and the Kruger National Park can ready themselves as these are very popular South African destinations for tourists from North America.

The “Go See Southern Africa” is a collaborative campaign with participation from leading tour operators, destination tourism organisations, hotels and safari lodges that aim to generate increased awareness about travel to Southern Africa.  All parties are working together to offer tourists an attractive, value-added programme.

The campaign follows recent misinformation concerning travel to the entire continent, which has created a hesitation for future travel planning.  

SA Airways, as the predominant airline from the U.S. to Southern Africa, has taken a leading role in developing the “Go See Southern Africa” campaign in an effort to emphasise the great experiences and the great value that abounds for travel throughout the region. 

South African Airways offers the most flights between the U.S. and South Africa, with daily nonstop service from New York-JFK Airport and daily direct service from Washington, DC-Dulles Airport to Johannesburg.  From its Johannesburg hub, SAA, and its regional airline partners, offers convenient flights to over 55 business and leisure destinations throughout the African continent. In conjunction with the campaign, numerous SAA tour operators and travel service providers are promoting very affordable packages and unique value-added offers to South Africa, Botswana, Zimbabwe, Zambia and other destinations within the region.  

Travellers are invited to visit Southern Africa as “now is a great time to explore Southern Africa with the extremely favourable exchange rate for the U.S. Dollar and the very affordable offers that are being promoted by SAA and our participating tourism partners in North America,” says Nico Bezuidenhout, SAA Acting Chief Executive.

“Cape Town is the most popular onward destination in SA for North American tourists.  A large majority of the travellers from North America visiting South Africa come to Cape Town, with many more travelling to the Cape from points other than North America – Johannesburg.

“In addition to Cape Town, other very popular spots for American visitors are the Kruger National Park, the Western Cape (including wine country) and the Garden Route.  South Africa is a multi-destination vacation for most Americans.  They don’t just visit one destination.  They visit several, particularly Cape Town and the Kruger National Park, or Cape Town, the Kruger National Park and Victoria Falls.

” The “Go See Southern Africa” campaign will be featured during 2015 with various offers by SAA and the participating travel partners being promoted throughout the year.  

For a list of participating tour operators that are offering special air-inclusive packages to Southern Africa, visit: www.flysaa.com/cms/US/GoSeeSouthernAfrica.html. The campaign will also be prominently featured in SAA’s advertising, marketing promotional programmes and social media throughout 2015.  Consumers and travel agents will be encouraged to follow the campaign through SAA’s social media channels using the hashtag:  #GOSEESOUTHERNAFRICA  

About South African Airways (SAA)  South African Airways is a Star Alliance member that offers flights to 38 destinations worldwide. Domestically, SAA operates 544 flights a week between Johannesburg – Cape Town, Durban, East London and Port Elizabeth. Regionally SAA offers 24 destinations across the African continent and its international network creates links to all major continents from South Africa through 10 direct routes. In the regional category, SAA has received the Skytrax ‘Best Airline in Africa’ Award for 11 consecutive years.                                               

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GEA Process Engineering South Africa has introduced GEA-Assist, the Group’s browser-based information sharing programme, to its clients locally. This online information exchange facilitates streamlined access to project information for all approved individuals, regardless of location. Improved plant performance and increased productivity is acquired through tracking maintenance costs, preventing asset failure and extending asset life. 

The programme caters for storage and retrieval of all necessary communication. Project documentation and piping & instrumentation diagrams (P&ID) can be uploaded, as can 3D models, plant layouts and time schedules. Provision for plant operations and maintenance has also been made, in fact, all information pertaining to an entire project, including comprehensive product information, is available to authorised personnel. The service includes email alerts when files are uploaded and queries answered, drastically reducing the number of necessary phone calls and email correspondence. 

Specific categories make the site user-friendly. ‘Document Hosting’ incorporates the most up-to-date plant data, including assets and any current projects, all of which are stored in current status. Online Training grants access to GEAs online training library, including tailor-made video tutorials so training can be done at clients’ convenience. “In addition to this distance training approach,” says Rob Allen, head of Components and After Sales, GEA Process Engineering, “the same training material may be shared through a common client-customised web portal for clients with multinational production facilities.” 

‘Asset Management’ becomes ‘your plant’s DNA’, ultimately reducing overall cost of ownership and increasing productivity through less downtime. It allows clients to keep abreast of all asset changes, from initial installation to recent services, while still operational. “Clients can access their assets’ complete historical profile, which is essential for optimum and efficient scheduling and resource management,” says Allen. 

Budgeting for projected maintenance costs, maintenance and plant performance tracking, and resource planning is made exceptionally easy using the site’s ‘Reports / Analysis’ option. ‘Preventative Maintenance’ allows the creation of well-timed maintenance schedules, which reduce downtime and improve plant reliability. All service documentation aids can be accessed remotely. The ‘Scheduling’ section, using details from the ‘Asset Register’ portion, allows visibility of all upcoming maintenance activities and resources needed to complete these activities.  

The ‘Workflow’ facility is the artery of all system modules enabling instant and easy interaction between all relevant modules. “This service caters for all exchange control of plant asset critical information. These include client requests to the facility management company and call-out requests, for example,” Allen explains. “Tracking of third party enquiries and activities is possible, right through to their completion.” 

A complementary offering to its clients, GEA Assist has been available in Ireland, where the concept was born, since 2012, although currently only available to GEA Process Engineering Division clients. Plans to roll it out group-wide are in the pipeline. “Client take-up has been phenomenal,” says Allen. “There was a definite need for an assistance program of this nature. At the click of a button clients get every single project and service contact listed, along with all respective contact details, and access to concluded project information at all times, are only two benefits – in addition to those already listed.

Since its introduction to local clients in early 2014. GEA Process Engineering has a number of clients across several industries using GEA Assist. These industries include dairy, brewery, home, personal care, juice and beverage and chemical.

Global leader and innovator in mobile device security and Enterprise Mobile Management (EMM) technology, AirWatch® by VMware is returning to the 6th IT Leaders Africa Summit as a Silver Sponsor.  

A diversified senior executive with global CRM technology applications and services experience, MD Ian Evans, has been successful in helping companies achieve their forecast goals by structuring sales and operation processes. 

  “Enterprises including Merck KGaA, a leading pharmaceutical, chemical and life science company, have launched private app stores for two reasons, to maintain control of compliance and security risks by providing only corporate sanctioned apps for employee use and to increase productivity by allowing employees to choose the apps they need, thereby reducing IT costs.”  

Ian will explore Merck’s mobility story during their workshop at the IT Leaders Africa Summit and share best practices on implementing an engaging internal enterprise app program, which will soon be a necessity to enabling a productive mobile workforce.  

AirWatch® executives, including Ian, will be available throughout the two day summit to interact with, and offer help to attending CIOs.   Q&A sessions during this workshop will give attendees the opportunity to discuss their challenges and opportunities in the workplace.

Airwatch will also showcase their solutions at the innovation display area with experts on hand to discuss and exchange ideas with attendees.  

Join us to hear the experts at the 6th edition of IT Leaders Africa Summit on the 18-19 March 2015 at the Maslow hotel in Sandton, Johannesburg.  

Contact Marcia van Jaarsveld on 021 180 4700 or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. for more information.  

Neotel, South Africa’s renowned converged communications and network operator have just confirmed that they will be sponsoring a panel discussion at the 6th IT Leaders Africa Summit, produced and hosted by Kinetic.

MD and CEO, Sunil Joshi will be taking part in this panel discussion on enterprise technology in Africa during an agenda track focussing on business connectivity alongside CIOs David Visser from Coca-Cola Southern Africa and Mike Davies from Royal Bafokeng Platinum. 

In this session, they will discuss 4G supporting the real time transmission of voice, data and video and whether the technology is sufficient to improve connectivity for unified communications in organisations. Other featured speakers on this track includes Hollard Group Services CTO, Anthony Hlungwane who will focus on the new social and mobile collaboration tools that connect people inside and outside the enterprise, in a way that provides real time communications and access to supporting systems.

Also hear case studies of the alternative strategies taking shape within organisations located in areas with limited bandwidth during a panel discussion with Chandima Miyanadeniya, CIO for Aon; Johan Pistorius, CIO for African Rainbow Minerals; Potlaki Maine, Executive Head IT for Sentech ; Nkosana Mbokane, General Manager of ICT for Perishable Products Export Control Board  and Rocky Gwewera, Group Head of Infrastructure Architecture for Sasol.

The IT Leaders Africa Summit is now in its 6th year, and has for the first time been produced in conjunction with an official advisory panel of industry experts.  This advisory panel includes Rob Sussman, Co-founder and joint CEO of Integr8; Hugo Timmerman, Head of IT Southern Africa for British American Tobacco and Tunde Coker, Managing Director for Rack Centre (A Jagal Group Company)

Dimension Data, established as a world leader in ICT solutions, who serves 73% of the Fortune 100 and 59% of the Fortune 500 companies will also be powering a panel discussion.  Grant Morgan, General Manager: Cloud for Dimension data will be joined by Fundile Ntuli, CIO for ubank; Peter Oeschger, ‎Group CIO for Finbond Mutual Bank and Heinrich Kukkuk, Group Information Technology Manager for Aveng Group in a discussion on the role of the CIO in the age of the cloud. 

This session will answer questions about where the CIO features in an age when decisions to use the cloud are being made by marketing and other functions both within and outside the organisation  

Join us to hear the experts at the 6th edition of IT Leaders Africa Summit on the 18-19 March 2015 at the Maslow hotel in Sandton, Johannesburg.   For the latest ITLA Summit news on speakers, industry providers and content, visit  www.itleaders.co.za  or contact Marcia van Jaarsveld on +27 21 180 7105 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.     

Syntech is pleased to announce that they are now “EXCLUSIVE DISTRIBUTORS” for SPEEDLINK® in South Africa

Jöllenbeck GmbH, founded in 1974 is one of Europe’s leading manufacturers of office & entertainment peripherals. Since its formation, Jöllenbeck has positioned itself very successfully in the PC, video gaming console and handheld accessories market. The product portfolio of its own brand SPEEDLINK® includes sound systems, headsets, mice, mousepads, keyboards, gamepads, joysticks and various other accessories. SPEEDLINK® products impress with their novel technology combined with design excellence and outstanding functionality. Through SPEEDLINK®, Jöllenbeck is represented in over 40 countries worldwide.

“We are really delighted to have Syntech, one of South Africa’s leading distributors, on board as a partner, and look forward to working with them. Through this exciting partnership, we are glad that our end customers can enjoy SPEEDLINK®  products in South Africa just as easily as in the rest of the world,” says CEO Tim Jöllenbeck.

7 Good reasons why this is such exciting news:

Syntech has established themselves as one of the leading Distributors in South Africa committed to adding value to the market and empowering its resellers.

Syntech works closely with their key-resellers to deliver added value and support to clients and provide the best available range of products

Syntech provides exceptional marketing support including free web content, POS material and digital banner design for customers.

The exclusive “Syntech Warranty” and technical support structure offers end users and resellers peace of mind and after sales service.

Syntech now delivers a premium turnkey component solution which incorporates industry leading brands like Asus, Crucial, Seasonic, Raidmax, Patriot and OCZ

Syntech’s revolutionary approach to distribution enables them to deliver thousands of products throughout Southern Africa daily

Most importantly - Stock availability, Syntech’s procurement and logistics team help ensure that their resellers have consistent access to the stock that they actually want.    

SPEEDLINK® is one of the leading brands in computer and video game accessories in Europe. Their products combine new technology with excellent design and outstanding functionality.

They have enjoyed continuous growth since its founding in 1998. Today, the company′s products can be found in over 30 countries in Europe. The fact that they have sold over 10 million sound systems and over 15 million game controllers impressively demonstrate their superior market presence.

Their commitment to product development is based on innovation and an eye for the trends of tomorrow. The fast pace of the market demands great vigilance and a high degree of flexibility. Constant supervision of development work and production as well as the company′s representation in the market guarantees excellent product quality and forms the basis for continuing success. "We have years of experience in the area of keyboards and mice. We've now put our experience to use in the area of gaming and are really proud to present an end-to-end line-up", explains PR Manager Steffen Soltau. "Even for those on a slightly tighter budget, SPEEDLINK® makes it possible for customers to get hold of really high-quality gaming kit. And it all has a consistent look."

SPEEDLINK® carries the following Product Ranges:

NOTEBOOK ACCESSORIES: Presenters, Keyboards, Cables & Adapters, Power Supplies, Notebook Bags, Mice, Speakers, Fans, Webcams, Special Accessories, Mouse Pads, Headphones & Microphones, Media Readers & Writers, Cleaning

PC ACCESSORIES: Mice, Presenter, Headphones & Microphones, Webcams, Storage, Mouse Pads, Speakers, Cables & Adapters, Cleaning, Special Accessories, Keyboards, Sound Cards, Power Supplies, Graphics Tablets  

GAMING ACCESSORIES: PC Gaming, Mice, Keyboards, Gamepads, Joysticks, Racing Wheels, Headphones & Microphones, Speakers, Microsoft®, Xbox® , Nintendo®, Wii™, Sony®, PlayStation® 

SOUND: Speakers, Home, Mobile, Equipment, Cables and Adapters, Sound Cards, Headsets, Corded, Wireless, Microphones

TABLET ACCESSORIES: Power, Hard shells, Input, Cables & Adapters, Screen protectors, Audio, Headsets & Headphones, Speakers, Cables & Adapters, Accessories, Cases & Skins, Holders & Stands, Care   

Syntech Overview: Syntech was established in 2002. Our product ranges are sourced from a variety of international manufacturers. We distribute a number of top brands and distribute an extensive range of computer related products throughout sub-Saharan Africa. Our objective is to create solutions. We have developed our product range by offering these complete solutions with several focused products that cater for individual reseller requirements. Our solid relationships with our suppliers ensure that we deliver products which have been developed in accordance with market demands. Our distribution orientated business model and advanced logistics system ensures that all of our clients can expect cost effective solutions delivered on time.

For further information, please visit www.syntech.co.za or contact us on This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. +27 21 514 5300

Syntech appointed as official distributor for TOTOLINK Networking products.

TOTOLINK, Korea’s leading provider of wireless and networking solutions is now available in South Africa. The range of networking equipment designed to deliver the latest technology at competitive price points includes Wireless routers, Wireless USB adapters, Wireless PCI-E Adapter and Switches.

“We conducted a lot of research and product testing before deciding to partner with TOTOLINK.  The brand fills a gap in our product that many resellers had been asking for, we confident that TOTOLINK will empower our customers to deliver even more value to their clients.” Says Ryan Martyn, co-founder of Syntech.

TOTOLINK Networking products are aimed at solving the network requirements of small office and home users. Their simple interface and robust product design make the equipment easy to set up for almost every user. Syntech started stocking the range in January and has reported high demand and favourable customer reviews.

Networking equipment has started advancing and embracing new technology, this is important because it plays such an integral part of today’s digital lifestyle. TOTOLINK’s range includes high speed Wi-Fi Routers that support the latest range of mobile devices including tablets and smartphones. Another Innovative product from TOTOLINK is the power line adapter kit, which makes use of existing electrical circuits to create a local network by simply plugging the adapters into a standard wall socket.  

Syntech Overview:
Syntech was established in 2002. Our product ranges are sourced from a variety of international manufacturers. We distribute a number of top brands and distribute an extensive range of computer related products throughout sub-Saharan Africa. Our objective is to create solutions. We have developed our product range by offering these complete solutions with several focused products that cater for individual reseller requirements.

Our solid relationships with our suppliers ensure that we deliver products which have been developed in accordance with market demands. Our distribution orientated business model and advanced logistics system ensures that all of our clients can expect cost effective solutions delivered on time.

For further information, please visit www.syntech.co.za or contact us on This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. +27 21 514 5300