SOFTWARE
Westcon only Symantec distributor in SADC
Westcon has announced that long-time vendor partner Symantec has extended the value-added distributor’s footprint in the SADC region. Read More
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Sage One Accounting, MTN Business to storm African cloud market
The Sage One Accounting cloud accounting software is now available in a number of major markets ...
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Standard Bank eyes digital space in 2015
Standard Bank Malawi will intensify provision of digital and internet banking services as a part of ...
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DevOps: a key contributor to bottom line
A new study released by CA reveals that having a DevOps strategy helps drive tangible business ...
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Thursday 5 Feb
French ICT group to create 1 000 jobs in Senegal digital city
SENEGAL
Atos Group, a French company specialising in IT consulting, management and systems integration, says it will open offices in the soon-to-be-built Diamniadio Valley, where it aims to create 50 jobs this year and 1000 in the next three years.»Tuesday 3 Feb
Malawi Govt denies clinging to ‘Cashgate’ software
MALAWI
The Malawi Government will not exclude the software brand that has been in use for the country’s Integrated Financial Management System (IFMIS), but it has rejected reports implying that it is ‘clinging’ to the old system.»Tuesday 3 Feb
Introducing VMware vSphere 6 – The foundation for the hybrid cloud
VMware has announced VMware vSphere 6, the newest edition of the industry-defining virtualisation solution for the hybrid cloud and foundation for the software-defined data centre.»Monday 2 Feb
Identity and access management trends for 2015
CA Technologies has identified five key trends for security and identity and access management (IAM) that will impact organisations and security professionals in 2015 as they compete in the application economy. »Tuesday 13 Jan
4 Signs that it is time to replace your ERP system
It is a good idea to do a frequent gap analysis to see whether your ERP system still meets your needs. »Wednesday 7 Jan
iLabAfrica to take Android training to students
KENYA
Kenyan high school and university students with a passion for programming will now have a chance to excel in developing Android mobile apps.»Wednesday 31 Dec
ICS Financial Systems extends presence in Africa
ICS Financial Systems Limited (ICSFS) a global software and services provider for banks and financial institutions, partnered with new banks through expansion of its operations in Kenya, Rwanda and Uganda. »Monday 8 Dec
Sage ERP X3 helps Brent Oil keep pace with volatile industry
Brent Oil, South Africa's largest and fastest-growing non-refining fuel wholesaler, has implemented the Sage ERP X3 enterprise application suite to tighten financial controls, improve efficiencies, and streamline its business processes. »Tuesday 18 Nov
Barnstone launches ‘try before you buy’ SAP Hana option
Barnstone has launched a “try before you buy” offering to give companies a risk-free opportunity to try out SAP Hana technology without any significant investment.»Tuesday 18 Nov
Focus Softnet appoints Future Kenya as strategic partner
KENYA
Focus Softnet, a leading global ERP and software solutions development company, has signed Future Kenya as its new partner in Kenya. »Wednesday 12 Nov
Office 365 launched in Botswana
BOTSWANA
Microsoft has launched its newest Windows operating system, Office 365, in Botswana. »Tuesday 11 Nov
Windows game developer launches competition for new talent
NIGERIA
Award-winning Nigerian mobile games company, Gamsole, has launched a new competition offering US$4,000 in prizes and career opportunities for five talented illustrators. »Monday 10 Nov
Schneider Electric announces Magelis GTU
Schneider Electric has announced Magelis GTU, the new high performance HMI with smartphone-like navigation.»Tuesday 4 Nov
Microsoft brings Office 365 to more African countries
Microsoft has announced the availability of Office 365 in six new territories across sub-Saharan Africa. »Monday 3 Nov
New version of Schneider Electric’s StruxureWare Plant Operation Ampla now available
Schneider Electric has announced that a new version of Ampla, its innovative software that delivers a dynamic view of process performance, has been made available for the southern African market. »Thursday 30 Oct
SAP accelerates shift to the Cloud with 41% revenue growth in third quarter
SAP has once again raised its revenue outlook, reporting broad market adoption of SAP HANA and its ‘Run Simple’ strategy validated.»FEATURED STORY
Malawi Govt denies clinging to ‘Cashgate’ softwareThe Malawi Government will not exclude the software brand that has been in use for the country’s Integrated Financial Management System (IFMIS), but it has rejected reports implying that it is ‘clinging’ to the old system.
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VMware unveils vCloud for NFV with Integrated OpenStack to accelerate service innovationVMware, the global leader in virtualisation and cloud infrastructure, today debuted VMware vCloud for NFV, an integrated Network Functions Virtualization (NFV) platform that will combine VMware’s production-proven ...