Bits & Bytes: Jou IT-nuus

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IN THIS EDITION
»	SU network upgrade improves academic collabortation
»	MS Project for a more organised office
»	Do you need a tablet?
»	New SARS, ABSA and eBUcks phishing e-mail

Better, faster and more effective - isn't that what we all want every day at work? At least this is one thing technology can help us with - whether it's a faster network, a new tablet pc or a course in MS Project. Every bit (no pun intended) helps. We hope you're inspired to higher levels of productivity after this edition of Bits & Bytes, but first have a restful weekend. If you've missed previous newsletters, you can now find them all online.

Greetings from the other side (of Merriman) The IT crowd

SU NETWORK UPGRADE IMPROVES ACADEMIC COLLABORATION

The University of Stellenbosch (US), ranked second in South Africa and 455 worldwide, has recently undergone a massive IT refurbishment putting it on the map amongst higher educational institutes as it enables students, researchers and academics better access to its central network.

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MS PROJECT FOR A MORE ORGANISED OFFICE

Does a large portion of your day consist of managing projects and seeing to it that everything runs smoothly? Whether you are a project manager or just closely involved with projects within your department, MS Project could make your task easier.

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DO YOU NEED A TABLET?

If you’re always on the go, but would still like to keep in touch with what’s going on in the world and with friends and family, a tablet could be your solution. This device is easy to use and so light you can take it with you wherever you go – whether you’re travelling to Arniston or Abu Dhabi.

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NEW SARS/ABSA & E-BUCKS PHISHING MAIL

If you receive an email claiming to be from ABSA regarding a payment from SARS or eBucks, do not open it or click on any of the links. These are phishing emails attempting to acquire your passwords and other information.

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