Microsoft wants black software developers

Microsoft South Africa has launched a nationwide search for small black-owned software product development firms to join its successful enterprise development programme. The company today kicked off a public Request for Proposal (RFP) process for new firms looking to...

Afrihost makes Capped DSL offer permanent

Following its successful Capped DSL Double Data promotion, Afrihost is introducing a permanent Capped DSL offering for new and existing clients. Afrihost is slashing Capped DSL prices by up to 66%. This will apply to new clients signing up from 18 September, while...

Divall takes the helm at Jasco division

The Jasco Group has announced the appointment of Paul Divall as MD: broadcast and managed solutions, effective from 1 August 2013. Divall is tasked with building and driving the strategy for Jasco’s existing Broadcast Solutions division, as well as developing and...

IBM to build SA start-ups

IBM South Africa has announced its second annual Tech Start Up Smart Camp under its Global Entrepreneur Program, a $150-million investment fund programme intended to build entrepreneurs and new business opportunities. Aimed at start-ups that are privately held, have...

SA scientists unveil first digital laser

Researchers at South Africa’s Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) have developed the world’s first digital laser, and could spur future laser-related innovations. The team has shown that laser beams can be digitally controlled from within...

Where is SA’s worst customer service?

South Africa’s worst customer service is to be found from government agencies and utility providers, according to new research released by contact centre experts Interactive Intelligence. The research was carried out by Actionable Research between February and March...