ARCHIVE - 2006

• Online Protection - October 20, 2006

What do mydoom, mytob and bagle.gen.zip have in common? These are some of the e-mail viruses that are most frequently trapped by virus-protection systems around the world. During September 2006, South Africa's leading Internet Service Provider, MWEB, detected and repaired almost 600 000 viruses, thereby preventing them from being delivered to MWEB customers' inboxes - Consumer media.

• Bits, Bytes and nibbles - computer speak explained - October 13, 2006
If you've ever used a computer, you've probably heard the words 'bits' and 'bytes', but do you know what a kilobyte is? Or is it a kilobit? If you're starting to panic already - don'! South Africa's leading Internet Service Provider, MWEB, brings you the simple guide to understanding some of those pesky computer terms - and the quickest way to impress your friends - Consumer media.

• The do's and don'ts of e-mail etiquette - October 13, 2006
You might be an old-hand at e-mail or just starting out on your technological career, but either way, you do know the correct and acceptable standards for e-mail use? MWEB, South Africa's leading Internet Service Provider has some guidelines on good e-mail behaviour - Consumer media.

• Real Business: Why Broadband - October, 2006
You’ve weighed up your options, established that you will profit from the cost saving and have decided to adopt broadband for your small business. Having a high speed, always-on Internet connection is great, but the question now is how you leverage your broadband connection to make it really work for your business.

• Real Business: Broadband Cost Savings - September, 2006
Broadband is all the rage right now. Television advertisements and billboards champion its benefits, proclaiming the value it can add to your business. And the truth is that broadband is a useful and valuable business tool. But it’s expensive isn’t it? The simple answer is no, in fact, broadband can actually save you money.

• Broadband not right - September, 2006
Unless you’re particularly out of touch, you must have heard about the current hype around broadband. Television advertisements champion the benefits of broadband. Billboards proclaim the value it can add to your business. Acronyms like ADSL, HSDPA and 3G fall from the lips of everyone, from the small business owner to top CEOs. And the truth is that broadband is a useful and valuable business tool – but it’s not necessarily right for every business.

• Survivor SA - August, 2006
In just over a week, the biggest show to hit South African screens will begin broadcasting. Survivor South Africa, M-Net’s flagship local reality television series set in Panama’s Pearl Islands, will have viewers on the edge of their seats as they watch South African competitors outwit, outplay and outlast each other for R1 million. And just as spectacular as the series itself is the website that will accompany it.

• Wireless Broadband - July 17, 2006
In line with the growth of the local high speed Internet access market, MWEB Business today announced that it will be offering wireless broadband connectivity to small and medium businesses. Initially a reseller of Vodacom’s 3G/3G HSDPA offering, MWEB Business plans to expand its range of broadband offerings by the end of 2006.

• MWEB goes Wireless with 3G Broadband - July 14, 2006
MWEB's 3G offering from Vodacom highlighting MWEB as the one stop broadband solution provider who will help you chose the right broadband product for you - Consumer IT Media publications.

• Spam Alert - June 2006
How to rid your computer from unsolicited mails - short, relative advice for men - Men's Health.

• MWEB takes the Tease out of Teazers - June 29, 2006
In an innovative approach to advertising an online product, MWEB has hijacked four of Teazers' outdoor billboards to promote MWEB's online parental guidance offering - Marketing media.

• Cheaper phone calls using the Internet now a Reality for Consumers - June 1, 2006
MWEB Broadband Talk lets you make cheaper overseas calls and adds a second telephone line to your home for free - Consumer glossies.

• Consumers to reap Benefits of Cheaper Calls using the Internet - June 1, 2006
MWEB first to launch affordable, easy-to-use VoIP product for consumers and SOHO's - Daily, weekly, business and IT media.

• Surfing Safely in your Wireless Home: How to safeguard your Computers in a Home Wireless Network - May 8, 2006
Wireless Home security feature in SA Computer Magazine.

• Size does Count - May 3, 2006
MWEB launches 1GB mailbox, ideal for people who get a large number of e-mails or big attachments - Consumer glossies.

• MWEB launches 1GB mailbox for Easier E-mail Management - May 3, 2006
MWEB launches 1GB mailbox, ideal for people who get a large number of e-mails or big attachments - IT media publications.

• More time off on your Public Holiday - May 1, 2006
MWEB launches 1GB mailbox, ideal for people who get a large number of e-mails or big attachments - fun focus on dipstick research done by MWEB - how people spend their holidays - Daily newspapers.

• Absa - April 24, 2006
MWEB Business, the market leader in e-commerce enablement, has today announced that it has been awarded the tender to provide e-commerce services to Absa’s online merchant base.

• Protect your Kids from Online Hazards - April 18, 2006
MWEB provides parents with top tips to keep their kids safe on the Internet for Femina Kids, Your Family, Star Verve and Die Burger Leefstyl.

• With MWEB and iPass there's no Excuse for losing touch when you Move - April 3, 2006
iPass is ideal for MWEB customers moving overseas, as it enables them to get their mail and stay in touch with family on arrival in Die Burger.

• Parental Guidance is advised for Younger Viewers - March 15, 2006
MWEB launches its unique Web Filter product, free for customers. MWEB helps users to protect themselves from inappropriate Internet sites for Women's Consumer glossies and consumer tech pages - newspapers.

• Stationery to make 40 underprivileged schools SMILE - March 7, 2006
The Big Stationery Drive (launched by MWEB) to benefit SMILE raised an amazing amount of stationery - details of donations, and a list of schools that stand to benefit - Dailies and regional Weekly newspapers.

• Are you Infected ? - March 7, 2006
How to protect your computer from viruses? MWEB helps customers protect themselves and highlighting the importance of protection for ADSL users - Consumer glossies.

ARCHIVE - 2005

• Rural School-goers to Benefit from "The Big Stationery Drive" - December 20, 2005
To help right the future of education in our country and to provide learners in schools with the tools for a better education, MWEB, South Africa's leading Internet Service Provider, has partnered with DSTV, Pick 'n Pay and SMILE to launch the Big Stationery Charity Drive.

• Internet on the Move with MWEB's WiFi - December 13, 2005 
Are Internet cafe's not really your thing? Then, consider taking your Wi-Fi enabled laptop with you on your next break. You can now access the Internet at any of MWEB's one hundred hotspots around South Africa - Good Taste Magazine.

• Top Tips for Safer Online Shopping - November 30, 2005
Top tips for safer online shopping for Consumer technology publications (newspapers, weeklies and radio).

• MWEB Launches Affordable ADSL - November 9, 2005
MWEB has launched its ADSL 1GB Cap offering for R145 per month, which makes it extremely affordable for home users as you only pay a flat phone rate each month with no per-minute telephone costs for the Internet access - Pulse Magazine.  

• Get with the Program: It's time to get blogging - November 1, 2005
MWEB have a new free offering called Blogspace, where anyone can create a blog and you can include pictures or poetry and criticisms or compliments about almost anything under the sun.

• SACM Column Part 1 - November, 2005
Over the past year, we have seen immense interest in and uptake of broadband connectivity. Across the country, various players in the telecommunications industry continue to invest heavily in marketing broadband. All have a similar message: Broadband will transform the way in which you do business (if it hasn’t done so already).

• Realities of ecommerce - November, 2005
The past year has been a tremendously successful year for e-commerce in South Africa. Traditional players have enjoyed year-on-year growth in the region of 25% whilst some players, such as low-cost airlines, reported above average growth. We have also seen our merchant base growing threefold over the past year – a definite indication of the strong growth capabilities within this market.

• Rapport - Wi-Fi - November, 2005
In the past year, the number of hotspots across South Africa has increased from seven to over 50, and today wireless connectivity is making the Internet more accessible than ever.

• Get an Affordable Technologically Enabled Home - October 19, 2005
As the saying goes, “a man’s home is his castle”, but these days with the constant improvements in technology capabilities and speed, a home can be so much more. Unlike the dial-up connection that you might already have, a broadband Internet connection is much faster and is 'always on', meaning you don't have to wait while you connect to the internet. Broadband networks can carry audio such as voice, data and video signals at the same time.

• Network World - October,2005
The past year has signalled important changes in the South African telecommunications market. Deregulation on 1st February 2005 heralded the beginning of an exciting chapter for businesses and consumers alike and the legalisation of VoIP was met with a lot of anticipation.

• E-business - September,2005
Worldwide, employers are increasingly recognising the benefits of adopting a flexible working approach. Today, people want to be connected and in touch at all times, with instant access to information and applications. E-business, defined as accessing various business applications via the Internet, is changing the way in which people work. A high quality broadband connection makes information available always, however, this is rarely the case in South Africa.

• SME Survey - September 21, 2005
The results of SME Survey 2005, released earlier this month, confirm that ADSL is becoming the preferred Internet access method for small to medium enterprises (SMEs) across the country.

• Server Hosting - August 29, 2005
MWEB Business, the division of MWEB that focuses on the specialised Internet needs of businesses, has today launched its managed server hosting offering targeted at small to medium enterprises (SMEs).

• VPN MPLS - August 17, 2005
MWEB Business, the division of MWEB that focuses on the specialised Internet needs of businesses, has today launched its Virtual Private Network (VPN) MPLS service.

• Windows SA Part 2 - July 2005
In last month’s column, we looked at what an effective Internet marketing strategy encompasses and how businesses can leverage the power of the Internet to drive cost-effective, measurable online marketing campaigns. This month, we will look at the various components of online marketing, which include website advertising, sponsorships, surveys, newsletters as well as promotional e-mails.

• eBilling - July 27, 2005
MWEB Business, the division of MWEB that focuses on the specialised Internet needs of businesses, has today launched its eBilling offering.

• Business ADSL - July 20, 2005
MWEB Business, the division of MWEB that focuses on the specialised Internet needs of businesses, has today launched its Business ADSL offering, which provides businesses with an always-on Internet connection without any traffic limitations.

• Windows SA Part 1 - June 2005
Anton Gaylard, general manager of the application service provider division at MWEB Business, will discuss how businesses can best leverage the power of the Internet as a marketing tool. In this month’s column, he will provide an overview of what an Internet marketing strategy encompasses, as well as tips on how readers can implement it in their own businesses in order to ensure optimal customer experiences.

• SME Survey 2005 Interim - June 1, 2005
The preliminary findings of the SME Survey 2005, released last week, indicate that the proportion of small to medium enterprises (SMEs) connecting to the Internet via broadband connections almost doubled in comparison to 2004 figures.

• Business Report - Wi-Fi - May 2005
Wireless connectivity is making the Internet more accessible than ever. The drive towards mobility, the effect of the Rand/Dollar exchange rate on notebook prices and the increase in the number of Wi-Fi locations (known as Hotspots) are all factors that contribute to the continued growth and adoption of this technology. In the past year, the number of Hotspots in South Africa has increased from seven to 50.

• Futurex 2005 - May 11, 2005
MWEB Business, the division of MWEB that focuses on the specialised needs of businesses, will be showcasing four of its latest offerings at this year’s Futurex exhibition, namely: • OfficeCall – the first product in its Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) range; • SafeShop Mobile, the newly launched mobile payment solution; • Business Server; and • An ADSL Virtual Private Network solution.

• GETPAID Mobile - May 9, 2005
MWEB Business, the division of MWEB that focuses on the specialised Internet needs of businesses, today announced the launch of the latest offering in its suite of e-commerce products. GETPAID-MOBILE extends the functionality of the SafeShop platform to allow a company’s roaming workforce to initiate and receive immediate payment for goods and services via a cellular or fixed line telephone.

• Company Watch - April 5, 2005
McGregor BFA, a wholly owned subsidiary of MWEB Business, today announced its partnership with UK-based Company Watch. In terms of the agreement, McGregor BFA will extend its current financial content service offering to supply customers with Company Watch’s resident-based financial modelling software.

• OfficeCall - March 29, 2005
MWEB Business, the division of MWEB that focuses on the specialised needs of businesses, today launched OfficeCall, the first product in its range of voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) solutions. OfficeCall has been developed to reduce the inter-branch call charges for businesses with offices operating from two or more locations.

• Now you can call the UK and USA for just 99c a minute - February 4, 2005
Callsaver - a new service from MWEB - enables subscribers to phone internationally at rates lower than any cellular or landline service.


ARHIVE - 2004

• Messages of Hope flood in for Abuse Victims - December 8, 2004
More than 600 messages of hope and support have been placed on the MWEB website, in support of the fight against women and child abuse. These messages will be presented to Deputy President Jacob Zuma on Friday, December 10, at the closing ceremony of the national 16 Days of Activism campaign, which will be held at the Stephen Reagan Sports Complex in Mitchell's Plain.

• MWEB stands against Violence against Women and Children - December 2, 2004
600 MWEB employees today stood in unity to support the fight against women and child abuse. This is part of the national 16 Days of Activism campaign which includes solidarity and protest marches, educational and awareness raising campaigns, as well as other community-driven initiatives.

• MWEB assists Red Cross with Teddy Bear Auction to Raise Funds - October 13, 2004
More than 50 handmade teddy bears from as far a field as Kuwait, New Zealand and Ireland will soon be sold on an online auction to raise funds for The Red Cross Children's Hospital, the only dedicated specialist paediatric hospital in sub-Saharan Africa.

• Protect Young Surfers from Online Hazards - September 15, 2004
MWEB Home was recently commended at the "no to computer facilitated crime towards children conference" conducted by Microsoft and held in Paarl. MWEB provides access to a vast array of education tools for children, including an online encyclopaedia, SA curriculum based exam papers, newspaper archives for school projects and discussion forums on school subjects.

• Your Kids - November 15, 2004
Get project savvy with MWEB in 2005 and give your children the tools to put their best foot forward. All MWEB subscribers now have free access to Microsoft Encarta Premium Online - the latest world-class online encyclopaedia designed with kids in mind. Microsoft Encarta offers a step-by-step guide to putting great projects together with access to a wealth of information - from Discovery Channel videos to speeches from world leaders, and heaps of interesting information which can be categorised into easy to find topics such as animals, science, history and everyday life.

• Demystifying VoIP
Is it a new Swedish car? Or a Russian space station? Pronounced "voyp" and sometimes known as "Voice over IP", Voice over Internet Protocol makes it possible to have conversations with people using an Internet connection instead of calling them directly using a telephone.

• Get Wi-Fi for Fast, Wireless Internet Access
What do you do if you're away from home or the office, with your laptop PC but no phone line? How will you get your e-mail, pay your bills online, or do anything else you need an Internet connection for? The answer is by accessing the Internet over a Wi-Fi wireless connection.

• MWEB Business Extends Leased-Line Customer Base through Partnership with Netsurit
Partnership sees both companies focusing on their core competencies to provide current and prospective SME customers with holistic IT services.

• MWEB Business Launches Low Cost Version of Popular Template-Based Website Products
Genesis 2 Lite offers a professionally built entry-level website solution. Johannesburg, 2 November 2004 - MWEB Business, the division of MWEB that focuses on the specialised needs of small to medium businesses, today launched the latest product in its Genesis 2 template-based website solutions range.

• MWEB Business Launches Genesis 2 Market Watch
Complete template-based website application offers the smaller business a quick, low cost development solution with live McGregor BFA financial content

• Experience ‘The Block’ Online!
MWEB Business produces and hosts world-class websites for M-Net's 'The Block' and 'Project Fame' Johannesburg, 24 November 2004 - Building on the success of previous M-Net reality show websites, such as Big Brother and Idols, MWEB Business has once again produced and hosted websites for two of M-Net's recent popular reality shows, 'The Block' and 'Project Fame'.