For companies to compete in the emerging net economy they need business software solutions that integrate the processes within and among enterprises and business communities, providing a co-ordinated view of information.

Swicon360 chooses the SAP R/3 software solution as the foundation for our business solution because of its ability to integrate systems and processes. No system will deliver unless the business is translated correctly in the system. SAP's modular system allows flexibility and growth.

Swicon360 and SAP South Africa communicate and cooperate regularly to continuously provide the latest technology and services.

Vodacom Business was launched in February 2008 and offers a total communications service portfolio to corporate customers. Vodacom Business has invested in significant infrastructure and has a Tier 1 internet network capability as well as a corporate grade national MPLS VPN. Vodacom Business services include next-generation IP voice, managed networks and infrastructure, internet access, hosting and storage. In 2008, Vodacom Business launched a dedicated internet access service and also a broadband internet access service. It also launched a managed MPLS VPN service together with a managed enterprise voice and VoIP gateway in April 2008 and May 2008, respectively.

These service offerings are supported by a new data centre at the headquarters in Midrand, the development of a soft switch and the development of a client services operations centre. The acquisition of Gateway provides an opportunity to leverage Vodacom Business across sub-Saharan Africa. Gateway currently serves major corporate clients in over 40 countries across Africa. Such services include wireless broadband access, internet, enterprise solutions, VPNs and enterprise voice and data over satellite infrastructure.

AWM360 is focused on emerging and established businesses that require service and support in order to leverage off innovative and state-of-the-art Access-, Workforce Management- and Enterprise Data Collection solutions. AWM360 has taken over sole distributorship of a wide range of hardware and software solutions manufactured by Kaba AG, Switzerland, to the Southern African market.

Novell delivers the best engineered, most interoperable Linux platform and a portfolio of integrated IT management software that helps customers around the world reduce cost, complexity and risk. With our infrastructure software and ecosystem of partnerships, Novell harmoniously integrates mixed IT environments, allowing people and technology to work as one.

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At IBM Southern and Central Africa, we strive to lead in the creation, development and manufacture of the industry's most advanced information technologies, including computer systems, software, networking systems, storage devices and microelectronics. And our worldwide network of IBM solutions and services professionals translates these advanced technologies into business value for our customers

SpinifexIT is a world leading company in the production of SAP R/3 software specifically for the HR/Payroll module. The software, deployed internationally, has the following benefits Cutting down on custom report development costs, provides payroll staff with the tools to assist them in their day to day work and can save thousands of hours each year in report development Automation of the distribution of reports and analysis of difficult payroll queries can be done in seconds

A Global Leader in Workforce Planning & Management Solutions. Aquire, Inc. is a privately-held, woman-owned company that was founded in 1994. Today, more than 2,700 organizations in 125 countries have selected Aquire solutions to manage data for 10 million working professionals worldwide. From organizational charting and reporting to reorganizations, mergers and succession planning, Aquire provides easy-to-use tools that increase information visibility, expedite decision making and streamline HR activities.