DCC introduces WD's Scorpio Black hard drive for notebooks
Distributor Drive Control Corporation has recently introduced Western Digital’s WD Scorpio Black 750 GB, 7200 RPM 2.5-inch SATA hard drive for high-performance notebook computers and portable storage devices.

Viruses - they're not just for PCs anymore
Viruses, malware, spyware and spam are all common terms in today’s connected world, and most users who access the Internet using a PC, laptop or notebook would not dream of doing so without some sort of security solution. Cybercrime has become the world’s most profitable underworld ‘business’ and users are now aware of the need to protect themselves from falling victim to any number of threats.

The reseller lives on
The traditional role of the reseller as a box dropper to move products from the distributor to the end user is an outdated model, as the market has changed and margins are becoming increasingly tight on constantly evolving technology. However the role of the reseller has not fallen away, as there are specific markets that their offering is particularly suited to and added services that resellers can cater to in order to maintain profitability in a changing market.

Smart UPS solutions for marine and offshore environments from Drive Control Corporation
As technology has evolved and we continue to explore our world, business has moved from being strictly land-based to running at sea and offshore as well. Connectivity is the cornerstone that enables this distributed environment, and critical applications need to have reliable power protection at all times no matter where the systems happen to be located.

The evolution of the IT threat landscape
Computer malware has been in existence almost as long as computers themselves, causing damage to files and disrupting productivity since the late 1960s. However as technology has evolved, so too has the nature of the threat, and today malware forms the backbone of a global cybercrime epidemic that has become more profitable than the drug trade.

Philips Monitors in SA appoints CRT as its service centre
Philips Monitors has recently appointed Computer Repairs Technologies (CRT), a company that specialises in the ‘break/fix’ sector of the IT industry, as its service centre for all warranty and out of warranty repairs on its monitors. This is providing Philips monitor customers with a specialist service centre that features a wealth of technical and IT experience, delivering a service level that matches the Philips brand.

DCC introduces WD Slims 1 TB hard drive
The quest for a slimmer, smaller footprint is noticeably evident in the IT industry and distributor Drive Control Corporation (DCC) is meeting this demand with the introduction of its latest release, the WD Scorpio Blue 9.5 mm, 2.5-inch mobile hard drive with 1 TB capacity.

Make sure your backup solution works for you
In today’s digital age, regulations around data retention are becoming of increasing concern to businesses of all sizes across industry sectors. While the duration of requirements for retention may vary from industry to industry, the South African Revenue Service requires that documents be kept for a minimum of five years for tax and auditing purposes, which means that often large amounts of digital data must be archived for at least this minimum prescribed period.

Value for money - precision and perfection, the new Dell Vostro 1540 laptop, now available from DCC
Efficient, fast and durable. The new Vostro 1540 is designed to deliver superior performance, keeping you and your business on a winning path. With features such as vivid graphics, great speed and mobility this laptop delivers in all areas and is one of the best laptops in its range.

Christmas Gift Guide - DCC and Verbatim's latest music offering
Store 'n Go Audio USB & Bluetooth Audio Cube

Reduce your environmental impact by achieving more with your printing
Many of us have taken the steps towards making changes in our everyday life to lessen the impact on our environment. For example, choosing to receive your documentation electronically, switching off a light when you leave a room and recycling old plastic all goes towards a greener environment. However, there is a misconception that by refilling printer cartridges and purchasing remanufactured print cartridge, you are making a valuable carbon conscious decision. Some of these decisions may not be as green as one thinks.

DCC to stock and distribute full range of Lexmark printers and supplies
Distributor Drive Control Corporation (DCC) has concluded a deal with Lexmark South Africa to stock and distribute the full range of Lexmark printers, supplies and consumables. Previously the distributor was sourcing these products from a third party supplier and stocked a limited range. This new agreement represents a host of opportunities for both DCC and its channel partners, providing them with competitive pricing and a greater range of products.