Google Developer Group Cape Town Hackathon for the Google Apps Developer Challenge: I do not hack. However, as a member of the Google Tech. Cape Town user group (google-technology-user-group-cape-town @googlegroups.com), I do get announcements on Google hackathons such as this one. This … Continue Reading →
Push notifications coming to the CPUT Mobile app
We are building in the ability to get real-time information pushed to you at no cost to you or the University. Imagine getting emergency notifications from University campus officials as … Continue Reading →
Did you know: The SA government is open source
In 2007, Cabinet approved a policy and strategy to implement Open Source to lower administration costs and enhance local IT skills. This move was backed by Themba Maseko, head of … Continue Reading →
Most Universities have no formal policy or procedure for open-source consumption
Every year, open-source software “eats” more of the business world, yet companies need their management and governance of open source to catch up to their usage. Back in 2010, roughly … Continue Reading →
Is an Open Source Windows coming?
A Microsoft engineer has said that an open source Windows is a possibility.
2015, what’s coming to Connect: the Social Network for staff
CPUT uses the Connect Portal for staff collaboration and networking to improve productivity. Much like what Yammer or Facebook does, but for enterprise work that adds value to the lives … Continue Reading →
Why you should include developers as you design your website
The internet is abuzz with discussion about why designers should learn to code, or at least be aware of the basics of web development. If designers know a thing or … Continue Reading →
Getting Started with CPUT’s CAS
The CPUT Web Office has implemented an open source project, Central Authentication Service (CAS), to enable single-sign-on (SSO) for web based applications. We have branded this as a “Universal Login” … Continue Reading →
CPUT Mobile: Your university in your pocket :)
We are very excited to be working on the next giant leap into technology-driven service delivery for CPUT. For years we have patiently investigated the mobile industry and how to … Continue Reading →
CPUT launches web single sign on, staff portal and a document management system
On my birthday, 12 August 2013, the Web Office finally released a set of new systems to make life easier for CPUT staff and students. These systems where set to … Continue Reading →
Graphic advertising on the CPUT website
The new CPUT website homepage (www.cput.ac.za) has loads of space for advertising University projects. We added this ad space after realising that we needed to profile the various wonderful activities … Continue Reading →