Archive for March, 2007

SAZ Urges IT Companies to get Certified

Posted by zi.editor on Sunday, March 25th, 2007 in News & Updates.

The Standards Association of Zimbabwe (SAZ) has urged players in the IT sector to get certification and conform to national and international requirements so as to improve local product quality.

Statistics from SAZ reveal that only one local company is certified under the IT sector. Of the 128 standard projects currently being worked on none is from the IT sector. Of the numerous enquiries that come in to SAZ every month, non are from the IT sector. (more…)

Obituary- Edward William Tipler

Posted by zi.editor on Friday, March 23rd, 2007 in Movers & Shakers.

Ted Tipler finally lost his battle with cancer, and died in Bulawayo on 15 March 2007 at the age of 73. He was a founder member of the Computer Society of Zimbabwe, having joined the Bulawayo Chapter in 1974. He was made an Honorary Member in 1984 which status was subsequently converted to FELLOW in 1992. (more…)

Celsys Ready to Swoop On Two Local Firms

Posted by zi.editor on Monday, March 5th, 2007 in News & Updates.

(The Herald) Communications and information technology group Celsys is ready to swoop on two companies which will bring valuable technical expertise to the group and increase its product offering in the IT sector. (more…)