Intel Capital invests $62m in 16 companies
Intel Capital, Intel Corporation’s global investment organisation, has announced at the Intel...
Choosing an asset finance solution
Arranging finance for business equipment can seem like a daunting task. However, it doesn’t need...
SMEs have alternatives to bank loans
If you're a South African entrepreneur or small business owner looking for financing to start or...
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Software AG shows strong growth
Software AG has released its financial results (IFRS, preliminary) for the third quarter of 2013. The company's performance confirms that its strategic transformation is producing sustainable results. With increases in license revenue of about 31% (at constant...
DiData incubator programme shows results
Eighteen young entrepreneurs graduated from the Dimension Data Enterprise Development Incubator Programme at an event held at the Dimension Data offices in Durban. The Enterprise Development incubation programme was developed to promote entrepreneurial skills and to...
Telkom announces new CIO
Telkom has announced the appointment of seasoned IT veteran LenDe Villiers as chief information officer (CIO) effective as of 1 November 2013. Group CEO, Sipho Maseko, welcomed the appointment in recognition of the company’s determined efforts to build a team that...
Internet Solutions turns 20
Internet Solutions - South Africa’s first corporate Internet service provider (ISP) - turned 20 on 18 October, and predicts exponential growth for the Internet in South Africa and Africa. “Looking back at the fact that we made it possible for South African enterprises...
SMEs can play a role in BBBEE success
Small and medium enterprises can now easily manage their broad-based black economic empowerment (BBBEE) compliance requirements with the launch of LevelONE, a specialist BBBEE software management tool. Bruce Rowe, head of Mpowered Business Solutions, the developers...
EOH acquires 100% of Sybrin
EOH announced the acquisition of 100% of Sybrin for an undisclosed sum. Sybrin is a specialised developer of software for the Financial Services and other industry sectors. Some of Sybrin’s products include workflow software, payment, imaging and document management...
Due diligence, research key for importing
East Asia has surpassed Europe as South Africa’s major trading partner in volume, yet both destinations still hold important trade ties with the country. With cultural, political, economic and regulatory differences between the two regions, it has become increasingly...
Symantec appoints Nutt to partner management
Mark Nutt has been appointed by Symantec as VP, EMEA Partner Management, and is charged with developing and executing Symantec’s new EMEA channel strategy. In his new role, Nutt will be responsible for leading a team that ensures Symantec’s partner programmes and...
Metalogix acquires Axceler business
Soarsoft Africa, a specialist of archive, migration, messaging and collaboration solutions and distributor of Metalogix solutions in Southern Africa, has announced Metalogix’ acquisition of Axceler’s highly successful and profitable SharePoint business, including the...
Poynting results augur growth potential
Poynting, a leading producer of specialised antennas and telecommunication products to the local and international cellular, wireless data and defence markets, released strong results and highlighted its future potential. Net profit after taxation increased from...