Safecom software upgrades scheduled

In this age of fast living with drive by junk food and drive-while-you-drink filter coffees, it's become more common for employees to, along with their food and drink, also bring their own electronic devices to work.

But how does BYOD (Bring your own device) work in practice and is it a viable option in an academic environment such as the university where confidential information has to be protected at all cost?

Would you prefer to select and use your own laptop, smart phone or tablet? Let us know what you think.

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WHAT IS BYOD?

Since the beginning of 2011 the abbreviation BYOD became more common within the IT context. The term refers to the policy which allows employees to use their own devices (smart phones, tablets and laptops) at work to access company information and applications.

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SAFECOM VS PHONENET

When it comes to technology Stellenbosch University is at the forefront and we can safely say we’re often first with new developments. Although this is to our advantage, it also means we’re regularly faced with unexpected challenges.

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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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SAFECOM SOFTWARE UPGRADES SCHEDULED

We've been experiencing critical errors with the Safecom printing system on campus due to abnormally high printing loads.

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