7 Tips & Tricks for Staying on Top of Tech Trends – Don’t be a ‘Technology Fool’
By Kim Furman, Synthesis Marketing Manager Since about 1582*, people have been falling victim to April Fool’s pranks. Historians have speculated that this day originated in France when the country switched from the Julian calendar to the Gregorian calendar and, with this, they moved the new year from the first of April to the first […]
From Server to Software Engineer
A Journey of Perseverance By Kim Furman, Synthesis Marketing Manager “Your mind is your biggest problem,” says Rodney Mapako giving the rather unexpected answer to the question “what advice you would give to someone in your shoes?” The shoes being referred to are those of not being able to afford to study and having this block your desired future. Mapako overcame his mind, financial difficulty and […]
A ‘Top 4’ Bank Super App Soars
The super app managed with super technology Imagine the ultimate convenience for consumers and suppliers: A super app that lets you make appointments and order goods to your doorstep without leaving your house with one basket. An app that allows suppliers easy access to consumers. Now imagine this app had been in the making before […]
Is Artificial Intelligence Relevant for All Industries?
By Alison Gaylard, Writer | Wits Business School Is South Africa ready for AI? What about the role of humans in AI? Is AI really going to take over our jobs? Where do companies start when it comes to AI readiness? These were just a few of the questions that Wits Business School’s Professor Brian […]
Synthesis Set to Transform Mauritius Businesses
Synthesis, the technology and consulting company known for propelling leading South African businesses, is thrilled to announce its further and official expansion into Mauritius. In South Africa, banking, online shopping and the award-winning GovChat is powered by Synthesis’ technology in one form or another. Synthesis partners with companies accelerating their digital journeys with cloud, digital […]
Digital Crash Course Book Hamper Competition Terms and Conditions
The Digital Crash Course Book Hamper giveaway (Competition) is a competition of Synthesis Software Technologies Pty Ltd (Company). The Competition commences on 8 February 2021 and ends on 14 February 2021. The Competition is open to everyone over the age of 18 and residing within South Africa, except employees of the Company. In order to […]
Synthesis Further Expands Expertise with AWS Security Competency Designation
With 75% of companies citing cloud security as major concern in a 2020 Cloud Security Report published online by Check Point and Cybersecurity Insiders, the need for expertise is growing. Qualified staff were reported by 55% of respondents as a barrier to cloud adoption. Synthesis Software Technologies, an innovative software development and consulting company, has […]
What to Look For In a Software Developer Graduate Programme
By Deborah Miller, Synthesis Talent Acquisition Specialist Each year Synthesis embarks on a journey in search of remarkable young talent for the annual Graduate Programme. Since its inception in 2002, when the first incumbent joined, the project has seen one of the graduates become one of only four Directors of the company. This serves as […]
The Benefits of Next-Generation Cloud-Native Managed Services
19 January 2021 Grant Morgan, Executive Head of Managed Services, Synthesis Software Technologies With the global cloud managed services market expected to reach more than $115 billion by the end of 2026, it is clear that the need to reduce operating and infrastructure costs associated to business processes will play a significant strategic role for […]
Six Tech Insights for 2021
By Kim Furman, Synthesis Marketing Manager Based on our 2020 experience, new year predictions may seem like a game of make-believe. But predictions are one thing, trends are another. Synthesis Customer Success Manager, Peter Mülders shares technology insights into 2021 based on emerging trends. Adjustment COVID-19 shocked all businesses last year. However, enterprises are becoming […]