Do you have an existing website that you would like to take advantage of the great new features in Windows 8 but not sure how to transition to a native Metro app? Or have an existing iPad app and would like to be ready for the Windows 8 launch? Then have...

We recently ran Windows 8 training, hackathons and hands on coding labs in Johannesburg and Cape Town (we will be heading to Durban and elsewhere soon). Everyone who attended loved seeing the new technology heading our way and hearing about the amazing...

  Industry trends, new technology and rising customer expectations are all shaping our strategies. These innovations, across social media, cloud and mobility brings new opportunities as well as questions. The session focusses at developer managers...

Come get a full day of technical training on the new technology coming in Windows 8 and the new Metro design principles. Agenda for the day is: Topic Start Time Speaker The Windows 8 Platform 09:15 Rudi Metro Design 10:15 Rudi Break for 15 min  ...

Join us for a day building a Metro based application in either HTML/JavaScript or XAML/C# and get to learn first hand what it takes to build on the next platform from Microsoft. Each day will cover the same material. Date Time Venue Registration 22 May...

The times and venues for the Cape Town events have been finalised, both days will be at The Bandwidth Barn, the details are: May 9 Time: 18:30 – 21:00 Venue: Room #514 and 515 - 5th Floor, Bandwidth Barn Register May 10 Time: 18:30 – 21:00 Venue: Room...

We have been able to secure some more space for our day long training session at Microsoft this weekend. All the technical details required to develop killer Metro based apps will be discussed so quickly register HERE . The agenda for the day is: • The...

We are trying to lock down a venue as a last minute change has required that we move venue. If you are interested in attending please register so we can gauge venue size required. Windows 8 Developer Opportunity – 9 May, 18:00 – 20:00 – Register Windows...

Still not sure what is coming in Windows 8 or how to start building applications for the Metro UI. Join us for a 2 hour overview of the amazing new features in Windows 8 from a developers perspective. Start your journey to learning how to create fast...

Due to an overwhelming response we have expanded our capacity for this weekend’s event. So hurry and register for the last few remaining seats. To register CLICK HERE! We are also running a Hackathon at the same time CLICK HERE to register...

  A couple of motorists have been receiving fines to the tune of R50 000 or more. As it turns out it was a software upgrade, where the the 50 000 was actually cents, rather than rands. You can read a bit more here . I wonder if they ran some tests...

Are you planning on writing an app or game for the new Windows 8 Metro interface? If not why not? Here is what the potential market size looks like compared to the existing size of competitors. The Windows number only contains Windows 7 machines and all...

We are kicking off our Month of HTML5 tomorrow, 28 March at Microsoft Johannesburg starting at 6pm. There will be 3 more sessions each week. Same place, same time. What am I going to learn? We give you an introduction to developing applications and games...

Pocket Meme was made to be the last and only app you will ever use to view internet memes. Your constant source of laughter, so to speak. It has pretty much every popular meme built right in, and if you want to find a more obscure one, just search. And...

  Are you building solutions, whether they are business intelligence, collaboration or line or business using SharePoint 2010? These solutions still need to be managed properly through the application lifecycle, from requirements, to development...

The Windows Azure Toolkit for Windows 8 makes it quick and easy for developers to create Windows Metro Style applications that can harness the power of Windows Azure.  A refresh of this toolkit (to work with the Windows 8 Consumer Preview) has recently...

Another month and another great community night coming up tomorrow night. Come join us for an evening of discussion and networking. The following communities will be meeting tomorrow: 4pm: Information Worker Developer UG Sharepoint Business Workshop BIDN...

  This event is in CPT. The equivalent JHB event, which has been blogged about before, can be found here Are you a tester or analyst on your team? Do you still track your requirements, test cases and bugs manually using Word, Excel and Outlook? Are...

This week we are looking at another application by a local developer Galactic Jump. Take control of a ship in outer space that is about to enter a Galactic Jump across the universe! You will need to keep the ship within the "rainbow" of light...

Introducing IE10 What makes IE10 so great? It supports all the latest and greatest features in HTML5 and CSS3 like rounded corners and the File API allowing for drag-n-drop uploading of files. But that is not all. The HTML paring engine has been greatly...

Microsoft Flight is the new versions of the Microsoft Flight Simulator series and its available now. The greatest thing is that its FREE!!! Video provided for your enjoyment! Get it here - http://www.microsoft.com/games/flight/ Dave

This month we are starting to highlight applications that have been developed by local developers. We have a number of excellent developers who we are going to be showcasing for the next foreseeable  future. Today we are looking at an application...

We will be running a 1 hour Windows Phone Workshop from 4pm to 5pm on Monday. The workshop is an Introduction to Windows phone and we will cover the following topics: - The Windows Phone Platform - Metro  Design Principals - Developing for Windows...

Are you interested in Windows Phone development? Have you been building applications but want a more technical view on various topics? Then we have some great news. We are going to be running a number of events over the next couple weeks to help. We will...

Microsoft will be holding training events starting at the end of February and through March to help you get up to speed building amazing Metro styled apps using your existing development skills. Here are the upcoming events: Event Date* Start / End Time...