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Practical Wi-Fi Security
A monthly column of practical advice for entrepreneurs and owners of small and medium-sized businesses. Proudly sponsored by HP in the interest of SME development in SA.
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Can California keep its Biotech edge?
California will continue to dominate world biotech research, according to a new report from the Public Policy Institute of California.
Report confirms need for entrepreneurial activity
New US report outlines the contribution of small business to the economy and confirms that continued economic growth will require an environment that fosters entrepreneurial activity.
Technology advancements increase home based workers
The number of people working from home in the US rose by 0.8 million, a 23 percent increase, during the last decade. The majority are women between the ages of 35-54.
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Scientific seminars: Call for proposals Switzerland /South Africa
About science communication
To patent or not to patent?
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| Our knowledge partners |
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Adams & Adams is the largest law practice in South Africa dealing with all aspects of intellectual property law.
CM Solutions is a dynamic young South African consultancy providing financial and engineering services and which presents short courses aimed at engineering professionals and managers.
Dr Derrick Hurlin, is a Technology Management and Intellectual Property Consultant.
Modfin is a dynamic financial solutions company which aims to provide total satisfaction to their customers by supplying a complete integration of all of computing and accounting needs.
TechnoScene provides business consulting in the management of knowledge, innovation, technology and in the commercialisation of innovation.
Triumph Venture Capital is a dynamic South African venture capital firm.
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Court Classique Hotel: 30% discount on accommodation and complimentary transfers to The Innovation Hub. Contact: Marise Baard on (012) 344 4420.
BKL Travel & Tours: Discount on transfers subject to group size and distance. Contact: Godfrey or Gladys on
(012) 542 4184.
Elliott International: A relocation company specialising in corporate business and office moving, offers 7.5% discount to all members of the Hub community. Contact Carin Botha on 083 677 7968.
Hewlett Packard: Significant monthly discounts on HP’s exciting range of products – don’t miss out!
Villa Africa Guesthouse: 10-20% discount on accommodation and complimentary transfers to The Innovation Hub. Contact: Els or Jaco on (012) 348 5108.
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This month's highlights
2005 has been a fantastic year for The Innovation Hub. We opened our doors for business at our new custom-built precinct at the beginning of January, and we have a number of significant achievements.
Online Intelligence develops web-based application programmes for the management of security and risk management disciplines on all levels.
NetCB delivers unique business solutions through a process of merging business processes and technology.
Cellular network operator MTN is the latest to join the Hub's unique CoachLab™ Leadership Development programme as a partner and sponsor.
The management services division of Bigen Africa, a leading multidisciplinary engineering and management services company, has taken up tenancy in the Enterprise Building.
Agileworks has been contractrd by the Council for Geoscience to create their Geoportal and r by GIMS (Pty) Ltd to re-development and optimise a crop suitability model for the Agricultural Research Council.
A dynamic young South African consultancy has partnered with the Hub to assist entrepreneurs to develop business skills and competencies.
CoachLab™ candidates unveiled innovative real-time ICT projects at a graduation ceremony held at the Hub's Conference Venue in November this year.
Delegates from 21 countries attending the Globelics 2005 Africa Conference visited the Hub as part of their week long conference programme.
Leading local telecommunications solutions provider and Internet telephony company Telezer0 has joined maxum.
Kumba Resources recently contracted Expertron to supply and install Q-Pass, a password management solution, to coincide with their single sign-on (SSO) implementation.
The maxum Business Incubator team has been interacting with potential entrepreneurs through its outreach programme to spread the word about the value of incubation.
