MB Worksoft launches ESI Consulting

MB Worksoft, the software and services arm of JSE-listed MB Technologies, has announced its newest member company, ESI Consulting. The new entity will focus on providing solutions and benefits to SAP Southern Africa customers and potential customers.

New consulting company leads in creating SA Silicon Valley

IMSSA rolls out R2m ITI system

The Independent Mediation Service of SA (IMSSA) is rolling out a solution from ITI Business Solutions valued at over R2 million. The aim is to streamline nationwide business processes and assist with the dissemination of critical information.

Engineering Informatics and CSIPER form strategic partnership to supply sap-based engineering solutions

Csiper Consulting and Engineering Informatics, two South African companies with experience of different aspects of SAP enterprise resource planning (ERP) implementation, have formed a strategic partnership to expand the range of services offered to the fast-growing community of SAP users. Ernst van Schalkwyk, Csiper`s commercial director, comments, "No single company has all the knowledge and expertise needed to maximise every aspect of ERP for every SAP user."

CS ITS set to make its mark in IT services market

CS IT Solutions (CS ITS) recently made its bold appearance in the local IT solutions arena and is going for the gap in the market created by the plethora of IT mergers. CS ITS is headed by Johann Kunz, previously a director of Technicare and then of Spicer Specialised Services.

The number of billion-dollar outsourcing deals doubled from 1997 to 1998, according to IDC

Almost two-thirds of the largest outsourcing deals happened overseas

Attachmate SA starts consulting division

Attachmate South Africa says it has established a new Consulting Services division, which will concentrate on e-business, host access and application integration solution consulting.

African Life outsources to EDS

African Life, a subsidiary of Real Africa Investments, has signed a five-year outsourcing agreement with EDS, which will take over and manage the insurer`s central mainframe processing. The insurer expects the agreement to reduce IT costs, improve security and allow it to improve its service to its internal users, brokers and clients.

Wang Global offers migration to MS Office 2000

Wang Global South Africa has introduced Migration Services for Microsoft Office 2000. The company says its new offering will allow customers a rapid and smooth transition to Microsoft`s Web-enabled office suite.

Unisys global support operations link up

Unisys Global Customer Services Global Operations organisation has been awarded ISO 9002 certification by Lloyds Register Quality Assurance. Unisys Global Support Operations provides co-ordinated support services for Unisys and OEM systems, including call and problem escalation management.

Debswana uses Blue Sky Networks in an industry first

In an industry first, De Beers Botswana (Debswana) has entrusted its IT nerve centre to specialist network integrators Blue Sky Networks, a wholly-owned subsidiary of USKO. The project is valued at about R200 000 per year in services alone.

Lotus evolves new services division

Lotus Development SA has formed Lotus Professional Services SA, which is in line with its worldwide strategy to dissolve its consulting, education and support operations into a single entity. Martin Smith, head of the new division, described the move as consistent with parent IBM`s strategy of presenting a single face to the customer. "The inception of Lotus Professional Services by combining the three individual disciplines enables us to focus on our core competencies," he added.