Oracle Consulting, in association with AutoScan Information Systems, has developed AutoScan 2000, a computerised stock management and vehicle tracking system.
DaimlerChrysler SA has implemented ADASTRIP, a utility for the extraction of ADABAS data from backups and databases, which is distributed locally by Bateleur Software.
[Iain Scott] Black empowerment group Pamodzi Investment Holdings has acquired 26% of Digicore, the JSE-listed vehicle tracking and fleet management products supplier, for an undisclosed sum. The market value of the 56 million shares acquired by Pamodzi is about R24.1 million, based on Wednesday`s share price close of 43c. Digicore MD Nick Vlok says that with Pamodzi as its partner, the company will be in a better position to grow its business in both the corporate and public sectors.
BMW SA has implemented SAP R/3, an enterprise business program, in its recently completed R1 billion transformation project.
An exploration of the Nissan SA Web site finds that the online shopper will enjoy the ride, even though the site was last updated in March.
Motor components manufacturer, Lectrolite, a member of the Imperial Group of companies, recently upgraded from Lotus Version 5 to Lotus Millennium. Lectrolite users have been trained on the news software by I-Fusion Training.
debis IT Services Southern Africa, together with DaimlerChrysler, has completed phase one of a project called "Invision" to implement SAP R/3 for DaimlerChrysler South Africa. The project has a multi-million rand budget with the debis portion valued at more than R20 million.
JBA, global supplier of business software, has won a lb350 000 software upgrade order from Ryder, the UK subsidiary of Ryder System, a global supplier of integrated logistics and transport solutions.
A package of "intelligent" security services from Siemens, based on a combination of GSM and GPS technology and operable off the existing GSM network, will be showcased at the Tel.Com exhibition in Midrand from 20 to 22 April.
Automotive manufacturer Nissan has implemented JDA`s Arthur Plan Monitor database and merchandising solutions, supported in South Africa by SPL. Nissan believes this will streamline its supply chain, ensure a common set of figures throughout the company and save money.
Renault has become the first major motor manufacturer to purchase the new Surface Studio 9 and associated development services from Alias/Wavefront, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Silicon Graphics.
Land Rover SA has gone live with a major IT project involving a move to an integrated SAP R/3 software solution designed to allow business volume growth.