The Computing Technology Industry Association (CompTIA) has aligned itself with AST IT Solutions to promote interest in the IT Project+ certification.
IBM SA says the GautengOnline initiative has implemented the IBM ThinkPad Mobile Wireless Classroom, an e-learning collaboration between IBM and Cisco Systems.
Artec Computer Systems has launched eduArtec, its education-focused subsidiary that will be headed up by Andrew Tucker, founder and CEO of Artec.
Ricky Robinson, MD of Learning Resources, sole local SkillSoft distributor, believes the South African training industry will benefit from the SmartForce and SkillSoft merger.
IBM says its customers are seeing the use of e-learning as a source of competitive advantage.
SAS Institute has installed analytical software at the University of the Witwatersrand in an implementation valued at R7 million.
Grintek Telecom has helped to develop an interactive-learning communication and management network for the Free State Health Department.
IT company Accenture has named Pfungwa Serima as the head of its new skills development arm, Accenture Solutions, which supplies clients with specialised IT skills for specific projects.
Bytes Technology Networks has launched a customisable e-learning solution into the South African market, offering local corporates access to job-specific training courses.
Adcorp Response Handling has chosen Visual Information Systems` (VIS) JobMatrix recruitment software solution to improve its capacity to place skilled people in suitable positions.
SkillSoft, represented locally by Learning Resources, has provided a library of business skills courseware for the North American e-learning initiative of General Motors (GM).
Combining e-learning with instructor-led training will lead to effective knowledge transfer, says Madelise Grobler, director at CS Holdings.
Visual Information Systems (VIS) says its JobMatrix solution is designed to fulfil Employment Equity Bill requirements.