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Why Practical Skills Training Should be a Strategic Imperative for SA’s IT Leaders
In a business environment that is now largely driven by innovative IT and software, there is massive demand for skilled and highly trained IT professionals. Sadly, as has been well documented, there is an increasingly dire shortage of these individuals in the local sphere. This lack in supply seems to…
Recreating the spirit of Silicon Valley in South Africa
Silicon Valley. That magical place where employees not only work incredibly long hours but also get access to quirky benefits that create an environment many consider perfect for career development. Gareth Hawkey, CEO at redPanda Software, a local custom software development firm, highlights a few lessons local companies can take…
Enhancing productivity & transparency in the IT support environment
How IT service and support management solution Novum is transforming internal ecosystems For local enterprises of all sizes, employee productivity and staff motivation are two of the biggest stumbling blocks on the path to growth and sustainability. Within the IT support environment, in particular, businesses often suffer from a lack…
Looking to attract top tech talent? Then lighten up
It is no secret that South Africa, like many others, is fighting a war for talent. With global competition intensifying, local companies simply cannot afford to lose top talent to their overseas competitors. Although many South African companies spend a great deal of effort and resources to attract and…
redPanda Software partners with UK-based PCMS
Cape Town-based redPanda Software has been selected by UK-based point of sale solutions supplier PCMS, to provide offshore software development services to their core development group. The contract is initially for three years with automatic extension after that period, says Gareth Hawkey, CEO of redPanda Software. According to redPanda, PCMS is expanding rapidly and the redPanda Software relationship…
Top tips to get ahead as a developer – a strategist’s advice
While there is no easy or quick way to get ahead in an IT career, with a pragmatic approach it is possible to build the experience you need to advance. “Experience is crucial,” says Leon Coetzer, redPanda Software Business Development Manager. “Talent is one thing, but at the end of the…
Empowering Employees With Transparent Task Management
A new enterprise management system seeks to enhance productivity and create happier employees by embedding organisational visibility… In South Africa, and indeed around the world, employee engagement levels are worryingly low. Several reports have indicated that the majority of SA employees are disengaged, unmotivated and uninspired. Often, this is due…
About redPanda Software
At redPanda Software we have a decade of experience in developing customised software for the retail and financial industries.
Working with clients in South Africa, Africa and the UK, we have built our reputation for producing the highest quality solutions across the following specialised business processes. Read more...