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Software AG releases Q4 results

Software AG has released its financial results (IFRS, preliminary) for the fourth quarter and 2014 fiscal year. The software company's upward trend noted in the third quarter continued through the end of the year. Key performance indicators further improved...

VMware results show growth

VMware has announced financial results for the fourth quarter and full year of 2014: Quarterly review * Total revenues for the fourth quarter were $1,70-billion, an increase of 15% from the fourth quarter of 2013, or up 16% year over year in constant currency. *...

Oekom rates Ricoh for sustainability

Ricoh has been awarded Prime status by German Oekom research for its Sustainability rating.  Points for which Ricoh was especially highly rated are: * The introduction and implementation of comprehensive guidelines in relation to product reuse and recycling; *...

Schneider appointment strengthens board

Schneider Electric South Africa, a specialist in energy management, is pleased to announce that Canninah Mapena and Bongani Twala have been appointed as executive directors to its board, with immediate effect. Mapena also serves as the director of the energy division...

Intel Capital invests $62m in 16 companies

Intel Capital, Intel Corporation’s global investment organisation, has announced at the Intel Capital Global Summit investments in 16 technology companies. Totalling approximately $62 million, the investments cover a broad spectrum of innovative technologies. “Intel...

Choosing an asset finance solution

Arranging finance for business equipment can seem like a daunting task. However, it doesn’t need to be. There is a range of flexible asset finance solutions to suit every organisation, and some, more than others, offer sound opportunities to put working capital to...

SMEs have alternatives to bank loans

If you’re a South African entrepreneur or small business owner looking for financing to start or expand a business, you’ve probably become accustomed to banks and venture capital firms slamming the door in your face. Luckily, there are alternatives.

Alcatel-Lucent, China Huaxin close sale deal

Alcatel-Lucent has announced that it has closed the sale of its subsidiary Alcatel-Lucent Enterprise to China Huaxin Post & Telecommunication Economy Development Center. Cash proceeds to Alcatel-Lucent are €202-million. As previously announced, Alcatel-Lucent will...

Database 360 extends UK operations

South African marketing consultancy Database 360 has extended its business in the UK, opening a new office in Richmond, London. According to sales director Louise Robinson: “Having a UK presence allows us to better serve existing, and potential, UK-based clients.”...

Asus sets its sights on local growth

Asus has earmarked South Africa and the SADC region for growth, building on the foundations it has laid in the 10 years it has been in the country. With recently-appointed country manager Jeff Kuo supported by Bennie Budler, with his extensive experience of the local...

Local SME awarded level 1 B-BBEE status

With South Africa’s economy under continued pressure, good news stories about SMEs are rare. So when a local SME makes the effort to not only provide globally recognised products and services, but also invests in growing the local economy it’s a win-win for all....

Bytes MS achieves certifications

Bytes Managed Solutions offers a suite of comprehensive infrastructure services that are now backed by the company’s new accreditations, which include MEGAnet Installer certification, Molex Authorised Installer for copper and fibre data transport solutions...