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- Business Connexion Partners with Mendix 27 Feb 2012 Leading ICT services company Business Connexion has formed a partnership with US-based Mendix, a leader in the Paas (Platform-as-a-Service) market. The deal highlights the growing ... read more
- Doug Woolley joins Business Connexion 07 Feb 2012 As it looks to extract optimum value from a number of strategic investments and acquisitions made through 2011, Business Connexion has made a key appointment ... read more
- Business Connexion bucks trend of slow transformation 05 Dec 2011 On the back of a recent report from Business Unity South Africa (BUSA) which indicates that the pace of transformation in South Africa is inadequate. read more
- Business Connexion Kenya Appoints New Managing Director 05 Dec 2011 Dr Tony Githuku has recently been appointed as the new Managing Director of Business Connexion Kenya. In addition to growing the Kenya business, Dr Githuku ... read more
- Business Connexion’s ACCSYS division wins Technology Top 100 Sustainability Award 02 Dec 2011 What does sustainability mean in any business? In short, it is an indication of how much of an eye the organisation has on the future. ... read more
- Business Connexion bucks trend of slow transformation 08 Nov 2011 On the back of a recent report from Business Unity South Africa (BUSA) which indicates that the pace of transformation in South Africa is inadequate, ... read more
- Business Connexion Kenya Appoints New Managing Director 01 Nov 2011 Dr Tony Githuku has recently been appointed as the new Managing Director of Business Connexion Kenya. In addition to growing the Kenya business, Dr Githuku ... read more
- Beyond Outsourcing – to the Cloud 26 Oct 2011 Cloud computing and services on demand represent the contemporary pinnacle of outsourced managed services. read more
- John Jenkins: A head for the cloud 20 Sep 2011 Business Connexion is very quickly becoming synonymous with cloud service provision in South Africa. That’s because since 2006 – before the term ‘cloud computing’ came ... read more
- E-Education and E-Health Solutions for a Connected Government 12 Sep 2011 Leading integrator of innovative business solutions, Business Connexion is ideally positioned to help government agencies operate in a fully connected environment, particularly in the two ... read more
- Smooth-running Sedibeng Municipality relies on e-Venus ERP 12 Sep 2011 Managing a municipality is no mean feat. It requires the synchronisation of human resources, the careful and accurate collection of revenue, the marshalling of plant ... read more
- It’s a virtual world – and Business Connexion can take you there 12 Sep 2011 The benefits of cloud computing are such that no business today can realistically ignore them and still hope to get the most from investments in ... read more
- Vanessa Olver Soars to Greater Heights 12 Sep 2011 On 24th May 1994, Former President Nelson Mandela said in his ground-breaking speech, “Freedom cannot be achieved unless the women have been emancipated from all ... read more
- National CSI Registrar Recognises Business Connexion’s CSI Contribution 09 Sep 2011 Business Connexion has been recognised by the National CSI Registrar on behalf of the South African Department of Social Development, for its efforts in uplifting ... read more
- Access to technology & better education - Hope for a brighter future for SA youth 29 Jul 2011 Access to technology & better education: Hope for a brighter future for SA youth read more
- Netcampus provides learning solutions for Business Connexion 19 Jul 2011 Business Connexion has partnered with Netcampus to provide a technology-based collaborative learning platform to its stakeholders to achieve accreditation anywhere, at any time and at ... read more
- Business Connexion partners with Netcampus for enhanced Learning Solutions 15 Jul 2011 Business Connexion partners with Netcampus for enhanced Learning Solutions read more
- Business Connexion’s Rick Venter joins Mandela initiative to ‘Make a Difference’ 13 Jul 2011 Business Connexion extends a lending hand to the Nelson Mandela Day Initiative. read more
- SA ready for cloud computing 08 Jul 2011 South Africa is finally catching up with its international counterparts in terms of adoption of virtualisation and cloud computing technologies. read more
- This cloud could have more than just a silver lining 27 Jun 2011 Business Connexion’s Rodwell Zvarayi believes that cloud computing will be a big enabler for African businesses and governments read more
- Fun time for children at Soweto Canoe and Recreation Club 13 Jun 2011 Fun time for children at Soweto Canoe and Recreation Club read more
- Canoa investment completed to strengthen Group’s positioning in growing Managed Print Services market 07 Jun 2011 As it fulfils its vision to simplify the information and communications technology workspace for its clients, Business Connexion has made a further investment into the ... read more
- Another EMC Award for Business Connexion 03 Jun 2011 Business Connexion comes Top at the Largest One EMC In-Direct Deal for EMEA Award Ceremony read more
- What it takes to power a Tier IV cloud data centre 27 May 2011 Business Connexion has invested a further R23-million in additional upgrades to its Midrand data centre, substantially increasing the electricity supply to the facility and providing ... read more
- Business Connexion advances cloud service portfolio 26 May 2011 Already recognised as a provider of infrastructure-as-a-service from its Africa-leading data centres, Business Connexion has announced a new relationship which sees it growing its presence ... read more
- Business Connexion’s Morakile nominated as ITA Vice President 26 May 2011 An integral aspect of good corporate citizenship is the participation in and contribution to industry bodies and the broader communities in which every company operates. ... read more
- Business Connexion announces sale of Destiny to VeriFone Singapore 25 May 2011 Following the cautionary announcement released on Thursday 12 May 2011, Business Connexion has announced the sale of its Destiny Electronic Commerce business unit to VeriFone ... read more
- Social media marketing? The CPA could have news for you 23 May 2011 Social media marketing? The CPA could have news for you read more
- Business Connexion strengthens retail competence, concludes R614-million deal 20 May 2011 With the completion of its acquisition of selected business units of UCS, Business Connexion is staking its claim as the country’s leading provider of information ... read more
- Business Connexion and First National Bank Sign Landmark HR/Payroll Deal 11 May 2011 Business Connexion and First National Bank (FNB) have signed a deal that will see Business Connexion taking over FNB’s existing payroll and HR outsourcing division. read more
- Information security – much more than a technological challenge 09 May 2011 Information is the new currency of the connected world – and protecting it appropriately has become a high stakes game in which the reputations of ... read more
- The Consumer Protection Act meets the Service Level Agreement 09 May 2011 With the introduction of the Consumer Protection Act, South Africans become some of the most protected from unfair or unethical business practices. But what impact, ... read more
- Investing in people is investing in the future 09 May 2011 While it has much to recommend it, South African society is also plagued by many social ills. Government has made a priority of dealing with ... read more
- Telecoms and Business Connexion bring enterprise messaging to SMEs 05 May 2011 In line with their recent commercial agreement, Business Connexion and ARC Telecoms have developed an integrated communication and messaging solution for the Small and Medium ... read more
- Connexion Handshake/Partner release 04 May 2011 ARC brings enterprise solutions to the SME market read more
- Business Connexion and ARC Telecoms partner to service SMEs 04 May 2011 ARC brings enterprise solutions to the SME market read more
- PC-Ware signs partner agreement with Business Connexion 01 May 2011 PC-Ware South Africa, the South African subsidiary of PC-WARE – one of the leading manufacturer independent ICT solution providers in Europe – has signed an ... read more
- Business Connexion Handshake/Partner release 19 Apr 2011 ARC Telecoms and Business Connexion have signed a reseller agreement in a move that will allow the two companies to more effectively deliver enterprise grade ... read more
- BCX lends R250m for Africa trawl 15 Apr 2011 Technology outsourcing firm Business Connexion (BCX), which aims to increase its focus on acquisitions and expansion into Africa, had secured a R250-million medium-term facility for ... read more
- BCX eyes IT firms outside SA 15 Apr 2011 Business Connexion (BCX) has secured R250 m in medium-term funding that will be used for acquisitions. read more
- Business Connexion employs Blue Turtle database solution 15 Apr 2011 Blue Turtle Technologies (Blue Turtle) has been awarded the TOAD DBA (Database Administration) suite business by Business Connexion. read more
- SA developed e-Venus, a proven ERP solution in 72 local authorities 13 Apr 2011 Business Connexion’s e-Venus solution, purpose developed for the South African market, is in place in 72 municipalities around the country and efficiently handles over 4-million ... read more
- UCS acquisition fait accompli – Business Connexion CEO 12 Apr 2011 Business Connexion has announced that it has received unconditional Competition Commission and Shareholder approval for its acquisition of selected business units of the listed IT ... read more
- Blue Turtle simplifies database complexities for Business Connexion 11 Apr 2011 Blue Turtle Technologies (Blue Turtle) has been awarded the TOAD DBA (Database Administration) suite business by Business Connexion. read more
- Cisco awards underscore Business Connexion's Connective Intelligence 11 Apr 2011 The strategic shift into managed services over the course of more than a decade, which is today exemplified in the 'Connective Intelligence' branding that has ... read more
- Connexion’s Connective Intelligence 08 Apr 2011 The strategic shift into managed services over the course of more than a decade, which is today exemplified in the ‘Connective Intelligence’ branding that has ... read more
- Mobile service via satellite thanks to Q-KON SA, Business Connexion 05 Apr 2011 A South Africa-based provider of turnkey solutions covering specialist areas of telecommunications and ICT, in its capacity as strategic service provider to Business Connexion (Pty) ... read more
- To be the Next Big Thing, Africa needs to be connected 01 Apr 2011 For quite some time, it has been a given that China is the current land of opportunity, and companies have focused on how to engage ... read more
- Introducing Africa’s IT Service Management leader 01 Apr 2011 Taking the debate out of the question of which African managed services provider is the leader in IT Service Management, Business Connexion has announced that ... read more
- Cisco awards underscore Business Connexion’s Connective Intelligence 28 Mar 2011 The strategic shift into managed services over the course of more than a decade, which is today exemplified in the ‘Connective Intelligence’ branding that has ... read more
- Business Connexion recognised yet again at Annual EMC Partner Summit 25 Mar 2011 Business Connexion has won, now for two years in a row, this award because of its consistent and outstanding performance in the ICT business arena. ... read more
- Business Connexion: Strong past, challenging yet promising future! 22 Mar 2011 Look to the past to see the future. That’s an adage often applied in the context of history; it is also a useful indicator of ... read more
- Tribunal awards tender to Global 360 and Business Connexion 08 Mar 2011 The Competition Tribunal of South Africa was in search of a solution that would manage the back-office processes of its operations as well as achieve ... read more
- Business Connexion reaffirms compassion for Cancer Awareness 07 Mar 2011 Business Connexion has reaffirmed two of its company values Passion - to live with heart and Make a Difference – live with compassion by pledging ... read more
- Beware the panacea – unless it is virtualisation 07 Feb 2011 Despite the idiosyncrasies which are inherent across the spectrum of business, virtualisation has emerged as a universally suitable technology for achieving efficient IT systems. read more
- Business Connexion Acquires UCS Business 15 Dec 2010 Business Connexion Group Limited (“Business Connexion”) and UCS Group Limited (“UCS”) have entered into an agreement that will see Business Connexion acquire targeted UCS services ... read more
- Business Connexion expands into Kenya 07 Dec 2010 Business Connexion (Pty) Ltd continues to accomplish its vision of a connected Africa with the news that it is extending its’ African Footprint by launching ... read more
- Business Connexion expands into Kenya 07 Dec 2010 Business Connexion (Pty) Ltd continues to accomplish its vision of a connected Africa with the news that it is extending its’ African Footprint by launching ... read more
- Business Connexion Acquires UCS Business 06 Dec 2010 Business Connexion Group Limited ("Business Connexion") and UCS Group Limited ("UCS") have entered into an agreement that will see Business Connexion acquire targeted UCS services ... read more
- Business Connexion wins market share leadership award 30 Aug 2010 Business Connexion has a reputation for being an ICT services leader in the local market in several areas but most prominently: innovation, reliability and deployment ... read more
- Business Connexion establishes largest, brand independent Managed Print Service (MPS) support team in Africa 10 Aug 2010 Business Connexion has expanded its print service offerings through an exclusive joint venture (JV) agreement Canon SOS (Smart Office Services). This JV serves to establish ... read more
- Business Connexion owns 27% of SA data centre market – Frost & Sullivan 06 Dec 2011 Only one company in South Africa can lay claim to owning more than a quarter of the total data centre market in the country – ... read more
- Citrix and Business Connexion Partner to Drive Enterprise-wide Virtualization and Cloud Computing 12 Jan 2012 Citrix Systems South Africa today announces a partnership with Business Connexion, appointing the company as its first locally based Systems Integrator partner. The partnership will ... read more
