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6:40
Business
Sept 1, 2003

Motswedi buys into size

From a start-up 16 years ago, JMR Software is a local success story with long-term plans to remain in South Africa. And since Motswedi just became majority shareholder, the latter addresses a problem that led to acrimonious fronting disputes with MGX.

Andrew Seldon
6:10
Features
Sept 1, 2003

Die another day

In 1993, Richard Beytagh and his credit card started Novell South Africa in an office in Rivonia. On the eve of its tenth South African anniversary, the company is, contrary to expectations, still around, and, contrary to expectations, still going strong.

Andrew Seldon
6:10
Business
Jul 31, 2003

How much is enough?

Software development house JustEnough has helped transform inventory and supply chain management in South Africa - and is now eyeing market gaps further afield.

Andrew Seldon
5:50
Features
Jul 31, 2003

One old bugger is enough

When Rick Parry threatened an MBO of the local distributor for the Progress database and development platform, the US principal took note and instead created a full-blown subsidiary in South Africa. It wasn`t sorry.

Andrew Seldon
6:00
Features
Mar 5, 2003

Constructive confrontation

Black empowerment is in vogue and, whether for reasons of political correctness or from a business standpoint, it seems everyone wants to have BEE credentials.

Andrew Seldon
6:40
Business
Jan 28, 2003

Bucked up backup

Developing new products is tough at the best of times. Taking them global is even tougher. But sometimes all it takes is a new look at an old problem to hit on an innovative solution. Then, with the help of some big five consultant friends, you can invade Europe.

Andrew Seldon
6:40
Business
Dec 12, 2002

The 25 year itch

There are not many companies that can celebrate 25 years in business, let alone 25 years of growth. Syspro, a local operation with a global reach, is one that can.

Andrew Seldon