Rob Rose

[Johannesburg, 2 June 2000] – Stock in local e-commerce software developer Spescom gained over 70c in trading yesterday afternoon on the JSE in the wake of an announcement by the company that it has clinched a major global software deal with Microsoft. In terms of the agreement, Spescom’s US subsidiary, Altris Software, will supply Microsoft’s […]

The Sunninghill offices of Microsoft South Africa were hit by an explosion this morning at 5am that sources believe was meant primarily to cause a disruption within the software organization. Police revealed this morning that an “explosive device” was triggered in the courtyard outside the staff canteen. According to Marketing Director Terry Annecke, noone was […]

National telecoms provider Telkom announced yesterday that it is to replace its existing Novell system with the Microsoft Windows 2000 operating system, leading to charges by Novell SA’s MD that Microsoft is willing to “buy business” in a desperate bid to gain credibility for its Windows 2000 operating system. Responding to Telkom’s announcement, Novell’s Richard […]

[Johannesburg, 26 May 2000] – South African networking giants Dimension Data Holdings announced yesterday afternoon that it has bought 100% of the New York-based network integration company Integrated Systems Group (ISG) for $70 million. The impact of the deal resonates beyond the immediate availability of ISG services which will now be available to DiData customers. […]

[Johannesburg, 24 May 2000] – The annual "State of the South African Internet Industry" address was delivered yesterday to the media on the opening day of the Computer Faire in Midrand, north of Johannesburg by Acuity Media Africa. The findings, released as part of the 4th South African Internet Services Industry Survey, provided a number […]