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SKILLS DEVELOPMENT
Microsoft initiative reaches more than 500 000 African youth
Since the launch of its YouthSpark initiative in December last year, global software developer Microsoft has reached over half a million youth and made $1.1-million worth of software donations to nongovernmental organisations in sub-Saharan...15 Feb 13
SKILLS DEVELOPMENT
Microsoft launches initiative to improve Africa’s global competitiveness
Global software developer Microsoft Corporation on Wednesday launched the Microsoft 4Afrika Initiative to engage in Africa’s economic development and assist in improving the continent’s global competitiveness. The company indicated that it...06 Feb 13
Carab Tekniva
Company Announcement: Carab Tekniva launches wireless solution for industrial maintenance 
Engineering consulting expert Carab Tekniva has introduced the innovative and technologically advanced U-Fi wireless communication solution that is specifically designed to track and record maintenance and testing undertaken on power plant boilers
Plant Management
Integrating wireless technology and plant management systems can boost efficiencies
Integrating wireless technology with industrial plant management systems that keep track of maintenance history and modifications, enables plants to be maintained more effectively and, hence, operate efficiently over an extended plant lifecycle,...By: Schalk Burger
01 Feb 13
Logistics
Positive spin-offs from use of IT systems to support logistical functions
The development and deployment of information technology (IT) systems to support its logistical functions have been used to improve efficiency in its other logistics companies, says AltX-listed logistics specialist group OneLogix CEO Ian Lourens.By: Schalk Burger
28 Sep 12
Automotive Industry
Vehicle parts cataloguing software improves manufacturer efficiency
Centurion-based electronic parts catalogue (EPC) software developer Multicat, in April, completed vehicle manufacturer Toyota South Africa Motors’ (TSAM’s) migration from a desktop-based EPC to an online catalogue.By: Chantelle Kotzé
27 Jul 12
Engineering & Manufacturing
Software to assist mining companies
New Zealand-based software developer Professional Software On Demand Anywhere (Psoda) is marketing its Psoda project-management software to mining companies worldwide.By: Gia Costella
20 Jul 12
Transport
Software developer awarded innovation grant, seeks export opportunities
Software developer Dariel Solutions has been awarded an innovation grant by the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) for its WBX weighbridge software for rail and road and is planning to export the system.By: Sashnee Moodley
13 Apr 12
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
E Cape IT graduates receive open source boost
Thirty-five unemployed information technology (IT) graduates have boosted their marketability and chances of finding employment after an intensive, week-long open source software workshop organised by information communication technology (ICT)...INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
Homegrown quoting, costing software for small businesses
A locally-developed quoting and costing software program enables small and medium-sized service businesses, such as contractors, consultants, engineers and project managers, to easily control the costs associated with jobs, quickly produce...By: Schalk Burger
12 Aug 11
SUSTAINABILITY
Sustainability reporting poised for significant growth in SA – software developer
Sustainability software developer CarbonSystems CEO David Solsky believes the South African market has the potential to be the fastest growing market globally in terms of gathering and reporting on data related to sustainability.08 Jul 11
Engineering & Manufacturing
Software reduces cutting times
Computer-aided manufacturing (CAM) software developer for computer-aided design systems SolidCAM has launched a CAM programme that reduces cutting times by optimising tool engagement and cutting feed through the entire tool path, the company reports.Topics in these articles
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Real Economy Report
SA urged to improve its maths, science education at primary school level
Second Take: Boeing 787 Dreamliner battery crisis 
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