< History and timeline />

1996

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  Absolute Solutions CC founded

  Absolute Solutions cc is founded by Mac Anamourlis, Richard Taylor, Lauren Taylor and Robin Bulling with the mission of providing a holistic solution to companies requiring hardware, networking, software, accounting and internet services with a focus on personal service and cutting edge technology. "For all your computer, network, accounting and internet solutions" The company sets up its operations in Lauren's 2-bedroom flat and hits the ground running by securing 4 customers, Johnson & Johnson Pharmaceuticals, The Clinix Hospital Group, Madison Advertising and The Look Guide.

  August 1996
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  Absolute Solutions CC founded

  Absolute Solutions cc is founded by Mac Anamourlis, Richard Taylor, Lauren Taylor and Robin Bulling with the mission of providing a holistic solution to companies requiring hardware, networking, software, accounting and internet services with a focus on personal service and cutting edge technology. "For all your computer, network, accounting and internet solutions" The company sets up its operations in Lauren's 2-bedroom flat and hits the ground running by securing 4 customers, Johnson & Johnson Pharmaceuticals, The Clinix Hospital Group, Madison Advertising and The Look Guide.

  August 1996

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  Formal offices

  Formal offices are leased at 1st floor Patula Building in Lynnwood Glen, Pretoria.

  September 1996
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  Formal offices

  Formal offices are leased at 1st floor Patula Building in Lynnwood Glen, Pretoria.

  September 1996

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  First Development Solution

  Our first internet software development solution is proposed, and subsequently ordered by an international accounting firm; Deloitte & Touche, followed swiftly by an order from Magic Travel for a corporate website.

  October 1996
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  First Development Solution

  Our first internet software development solution is proposed, and subsequently ordered by an international accounting firm; Deloitte & Touche, followed swiftly by an order from Magic Travel for a corporate website.

  October 1996

• Franchise Rights

  Absol acquires the franchise rights, infrastructure and customer base of the Pretoria branch of Le Club Internet (LIA). A total of 80 dial-up customers serviced by 8 modems are transferred and infrastructure is immediately upgraded to 16 modems in anticipation of an aggressive customer acquisition strategy. The ISP is later re-branded as Club Internet.

  November 1996

• Franchise Rights

  Absol acquires the franchise rights, infrastructure and customer base of the Pretoria branch of Le Club Internet (LIA). A total of 80 dial-up customers serviced by 8 modems are transferred and infrastructure is immediately upgraded to 16 modems in anticipation of an aggressive customer acquisition strategy. The ISP is later re-branded as Club Internet.

  November 1996

• First employee hired.

  The first employee hired.

  December 1996

• First employee hired.

  The first employee hired.

  December 1996

1997

• First ISP in Gauteng

  Club Internet Pretoria, a division of Absolute Solutions cc, becomes the first ISP in Gauteng to provide ISDN dial-up internet access.

  February 1997

• First ISP in Gauteng

  Club Internet Pretoria, a division of Absolute Solutions cc, becomes the first ISP in Gauteng to provide ISDN dial-up internet access.

  February 1997

• Allied Bank

  Absol is hired by Allied Bank to develop their online presence. The website encompasses elements not previously seen on South African websites; including JAVA based financial calculators and an interactive wizard guiding users through the site.

  May 1997

• Allied Bank

  Absol is hired by Allied Bank to develop their online presence. The website encompasses elements not previously seen on South African websites; including JAVA based financial calculators and an interactive wizard guiding users through the site.

  May 1997

• 3Com/USRobotics

  Through a partnership with 3Com/USRobotics, Club Internet Pretoria, a division of Absolute Solutions cc, becomes the first ISP in Gauteng to provide 56k dial-up internet access.

  June 1997

• 3Com/USRobotics

  Through a partnership with 3Com/USRobotics, Club Internet Pretoria, a division of Absolute Solutions cc, becomes the first ISP in Gauteng to provide 56k dial-up internet access.

  June 1997

• Absol Relocates

  Absol relocate to bigger and better offices in Jacqueline Drive, Garsfontein.

  July 1997

• Absol Relocates

  Absol relocate to bigger and better offices in Jacqueline Drive, Garsfontein.

  July 1997

• Internet Access via VSAT

  In a joint venture with Station Africa (An Inmarsat Service Provider), Absol begins marketing Africa's first internet access service via VSAT portable satellite terminals.

  August 1997

• Internet Access via VSAT

  In a joint venture with Station Africa (An Inmarsat Service Provider), Absol begins marketing Africa's first internet access service via VSAT portable satellite terminals.

  August 1997

• New Frontiers expedition launched

  New Frontiers expedition launched. Co-sponsored by Absolute Solutions, the expedition follows a group of 6 Land Rovers travelling from Johannesburg to Birmingham up the East Coast of Africa. The expedition leader, utilising a notebook and satellite terminal, post daily reports on an interactive website developed and maintained by Absol.

  November 1997

• New Frontiers expedition launched

  New Frontiers expedition launched. Co-sponsored by Absolute Solutions, the expedition follows a group of 6 Land Rovers travelling from Johannesburg to Birmingham up the East Coast of Africa. The expedition leader, utilising a notebook and satellite terminal, post daily reports on an interactive website developed and maintained by Absol.

  November 1997

• An educational schools project is launched

  An educational schools project is launched in tandem with the New Frontiers expedition, which sees Club Internet provide 100 schools nationwide with free internet facilities. The giveaway is valued at over R 500,000.00 and marks the first such investment in education by an internet company in South Africa.

  December 1997

• An educational schools project is launched

  An educational schools project is launched in tandem with the New Frontiers expedition, which sees Club Internet provide 100 schools nationwide with free internet facilities. The giveaway is valued at over R 500,000.00 and marks the first such investment in education by an internet company in South Africa.

  December 1997

1998

• Absol profiled in Sunday Times

  Absol, Club Internet and New Frontiers are profiled in the Sunday Times and on Radio 702 for their charitable donation and investment in education.

  January 1998

• Absol profiled in Sunday Times

  Absol, Club Internet and New Frontiers are profiled in the Sunday Times and on Radio 702 for their charitable donation and investment in education.

  January 1998

• First ISDN connection installed

  The first of two primary rate ISDN connections is installed taking our dial-up connection capacity up to 50 modems.

  January 1998

• First ISDN connection installed

  The first of two primary rate ISDN connections is installed taking our dial-up connection capacity up to 50 modems.

  January 1998

• Absol's new customer base

  The National Intelligence Agency, Royal Dutch Embassy and Moneyweb join Absol's customer base.

  May 1998

• Absol's new customer base

  The National Intelligence Agency, Royal Dutch Embassy and Moneyweb join Absol's customer base.

  May 1998

• Absol awarded St Mary's DSG contract

  Absol is awarded the contract to supply the prestigious private girls' high school, St Mary's DSG, with all their computer equipment and internet services. The school now provides its students with world class IT, Media and internet facilities, pioneering the path for other schools in Pretoria.

  June 1998

• Absol awarded St Mary's DSG contract

  Absol is awarded the contract to supply the prestigious private girls' high school, St Mary's DSG, with all their computer equipment and internet services. The school now provides its students with world class IT, Media and internet facilities, pioneering the path for other schools in Pretoria.

  June 1998

• Forum for Moneyweb

  An online interactive discussion forum is developed and hosted for Moneyweb, generating a high volume of traffic unique to the popular financial website.

  August 1998

• Forum for Moneyweb

  An online interactive discussion forum is developed and hosted for Moneyweb, generating a high volume of traffic unique to the popular financial website.

  August 1998

• Second ISDN connection installed

  The second primary rate ISDN connection is installed taking our dial-up connection capacity up to 80 modems.

  November 1998

• Second ISDN connection installed

  The second primary rate ISDN connection is installed taking our dial-up connection capacity up to 80 modems.

  November 1998

• 1000 dial-up customers reached!

  Following unprecedented growth, the 2-year old ISP division of Absolute Solutions registers its 1000th dial-up internet customer - a growth rate of 700% per annum.

  December 1998

• 1000 dial-up customers reached!

  Following unprecedented growth, the 2-year old ISP division of Absolute Solutions registers its 1000th dial-up internet customer - a growth rate of 700% per annum.

  December 1998

1999

• Club Internet is sold to ITI Online

  Following a franchise head office decision, the consumer ISP division, Club Internet, is sold to ITI Online (who subsequently sell on to Storm Internet a year later)

  January 1999

• Club Internet is sold to ITI Online

  Following a franchise head office decision, the consumer ISP division, Club Internet, is sold to ITI Online (who subsequently sell on to Storm Internet a year later)

  January 1999

• ASPEN & AbsolStats

  A strategic decision to invest the funds garnered by the sale of the ISP division into Absol's internet software development division is approved and the ASPEN (Absolute Solutions Publishing Environment) content management system is conceived. Weeks later, the first version of AbsolStats goes live.

  February 1999

• ASPEN & AbsolStats

  A strategic decision to invest the funds garnered by the sale of the ISP division into Absol's internet software development division is approved and the ASPEN (Absolute Solutions Publishing Environment) content management system is conceived. Weeks later, the first version of AbsolStats goes live.

  February 1999

• USA Embassy joins Absol's customer base.

  The Embassy of the United States of America joins Absol's customer base.

  March 1999

• USA Embassy joins Absol's customer base.

  The Embassy of the United States of America joins Absol's customer base.

  March 1999

• AbsolBanners launched

  Initially developed as a custom solution for Moneyweb, the AbsolBanners internet advertising delivery and campaign management service is launched.

  April 1999

• AbsolBanners launched

  Initially developed as a custom solution for Moneyweb, the AbsolBanners internet advertising delivery and campaign management service is launched.

  April 1999

• Cumulus corporate web site

  Absol secures the development contract to build the Cumulus corporate web site. A division of Denel, Cumulus markets weapons guidance systems and military technology to international markets.

  May 1999

• Cumulus corporate web site

  Absol secures the development contract to build the Cumulus corporate web site. A division of Denel, Cumulus markets weapons guidance systems and military technology to international markets.

  May 1999

• Moneyweb on Johannesburg Stock Exchange

  Moneyweb is listed on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange.

  June 1999

• Moneyweb on Johannesburg Stock Exchange

  Moneyweb is listed on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange.

  June 1999

• AbsolStats on 300 websites

  Over 300 websites have registered and utilise the free internet audience measurement service: AbsolStats.

  August 1999

• AbsolStats on 300 websites

  Over 300 websites have registered and utilise the free internet audience measurement service: AbsolStats.

  August 1999

• Absol joins ABIS

  Absol joins the Audit Bureau of Internet Standards (ABIS)

  September 1999

• Absol joins ABIS

  Absol joins the Audit Bureau of Internet Standards (ABIS)

  September 1999

• First ASPEN powered web site

  A sub-site of the financial services portal run by the JSE listed company; E-Data, becomes the first ASPEN powered web site.

  October 1999

• First ASPEN powered web site

  A sub-site of the financial services portal run by the JSE listed company; E-Data, becomes the first ASPEN powered web site.

  October 1999

• Gadget is launched.

  Media Africa, led by internet doyen and leading journalist; Arthur Goldstuck, choose ASPEN for all their internet publishing and website management needs. Gadget is launched.

  November 1999

• Gadget is launched.

  Media Africa, led by internet doyen and leading journalist; Arthur Goldstuck, choose ASPEN for all their internet publishing and website management needs. Gadget is launched.

  November 1999

• The first international server in Toronto

  Absol deploy their first international server in Toronto Canada, providing a web hosting service to Moneyweb's international Miningweb division.

  December 1999

• The first international server in Toronto

  Absol deploy their first international server in Toronto Canada, providing a web hosting service to Moneyweb's international Miningweb division.

  December 1999

2000

• Absol welcomes the new millennium

  Absol welcomes the new millennium (albeit a year premature) without any Y2K technical incidents. Absol has also successfully assisted over 50 customers in updating their systems in anticipation of the IT industry's biggest challenge ever.

  January 2000

• Absol welcomes the new millennium

  Absol welcomes the new millennium (albeit a year premature) without any Y2K technical incidents. Absol has also successfully assisted over 50 customers in updating their systems in anticipation of the IT industry's biggest challenge ever.

  January 2000

• Annique E-commerce tender awarded

  Cosmetics company Annique, awards a tender for the development of an ERP, CRM and E-commerce enabled internet site to Absol. Consumer internet service provider, Netactive Internet, contract Absol to develop a range of internal software solutions to improve their billing processes and integrate their bandwidth management systems.

  February 2000

• Annique E-commerce tender awarded

  Cosmetics company Annique, awards a tender for the development of an ERP, CRM and E-commerce enabled internet site to Absol. Consumer internet service provider, Netactive Internet, contract Absol to develop a range of internal software solutions to improve their billing processes and integrate their bandwidth management systems.

  February 2000

• Toyota Press Web Site

  Toyota South Africa commission Absol to develop the Toyota Press Web Site, an online repository of all media material issued by Toyota's marketing department. Absol develops the PlanetPastel portal for Pastel South Africa utilising our ASPEN product.

  March 2000

• Toyota Press Web Site

  Toyota South Africa commission Absol to develop the Toyota Press Web Site, an online repository of all media material issued by Toyota's marketing department. Absol develops the PlanetPastel portal for Pastel South Africa utilising our ASPEN product.

  March 2000

• Softline acquire Absolute Solutions cc

  Pastel and JSE listed Softline acquire Absolute Solutions cc

  April 2000

• Softline acquire Absolute Solutions cc

  Pastel and JSE listed Softline acquire Absolute Solutions cc

  April 2000

• Computerweek and CRN web sites are launched

  Computerweek and CRN websites are launched and powered by ASPEN

  June 2000

• Computerweek and CRN web sites are launched

  Computerweek and CRN websites are launched and powered by ASPEN

  June 2000

• Liberty Life appoints Absol

  Liberty Life appoints Absol to develop a user-friendly website management and design application to be issued to all 600 financial intermediaries who are allocated a website within Liberty Life's corporate internet presence.

  July 2000

• Liberty Life appoints Absol

  Liberty Life appoints Absol to develop a user-friendly website management and design application to be issued to all 600 financial intermediaries who are allocated a website within Liberty Life's corporate internet presence.

  July 2000

• Absol's customer base grows

  BDFM, publishers of the Business Day and Financial Mail join Absol's customer base.

  August 2000

• Absol's customer base grows

  BDFM, publishers of the Business Day and Financial Mail join Absol's customer base.

  August 2000

• Absol develop the 3-D virtual environment viewer

  Absol develop the 3-D virtual environment viewer for Virtual Tours, the application is utilised by the majority of Estate Agents websites in South Africa.

  September 2000

• Absol develop the 3-D virtual environment viewer

  Absol develop the 3-D virtual environment viewer for Virtual Tours, the application is utilised by the majority of Estate Agents websites in South Africa.

  September 2000

• Worldonline contracts Absol

  1st Tier ISP, Worldonline, contract Absol to provide AbsolStats internet audience measurement services to its customer base.

  October 2000

• Worldonline contracts Absol

  1st Tier ISP, Worldonline, contract Absol to provide AbsolStats internet audience measurement services to its customer base.

  October 2000

• ASPEN version 3.0 is launched

  ASPEN version 3.0 is launched and re-branded as AbsolPublisher - the system is now a comprehensive content management system which competes with the best in the world.

  November 2000

• ASPEN version 3.0 is launched

  ASPEN version 3.0 is launched and re-branded as AbsolPublisher - the system is now a comprehensive content management system which competes with the best in the world.

  November 2000

• The Africa Business Direct portal is launched

  The Africa Business Direct portal is launched, running the AbsolPublisher CMS, the site indexes several hundred resources for import/export and logistics services.

  December 2000

• The Africa Business Direct portal is launched

  The Africa Business Direct portal is launched, running the AbsolPublisher CMS, the site indexes several hundred resources for import/export and logistics services.

  December 2000

2001

• Absol relocates to Technopark

  Absol relocates to bigger offices in Persequor Technopark

  January 2001

• Absol relocates to Technopark

  Absol relocates to bigger offices in Persequor Technopark

  January 2001

• Absol's MD appointed to ABIS.

  Absol's MD, Mac Anamourlis, is appointed to the executive committee of the Audit Bureau of Internet Standards (ABIS).

  March 2001

• Absol's MD appointed to ABIS.

  Absol's MD, Mac Anamourlis, is appointed to the executive committee of the Audit Bureau of Internet Standards (ABIS).

  March 2001

• The Edge-1 internet-focused division is formed

  The Edge-1 internet-focused division within Softline is formed. Absolute Solutions is renamed Edge-1 Solutions and positioned together with 2 other internet related businesses within the group. The name change and new division are short-lived, lasting only 8 months.

  April 2001

• The Edge-1 internet-focused division is formed

  The Edge-1 internet-focused division within Softline is formed. Absolute Solutions is renamed Edge-1 Solutions and positioned together with 2 other internet related businesses within the group. The name change and new division are short-lived, lasting only 8 months.

  April 2001

• Absol at the annual Computer Faire

  Absol, together with 6 other Softline group companies exhibit their products and services at the annual Computer Faire. Softline wins the award for best stand in the mid-sized category.

  May 2001

• Absol at the annual Computer Faire

  Absol, together with 6 other Softline group companies exhibit their products and services at the annual Computer Faire. Softline wins the award for best stand in the mid-sized category.

  May 2001

• Microsoft Certified Partner status is attained.

  Microsoft Certified Partner status is attained. Internet Solutions and Absol formalise a relationship that will see IS representing the AbsolPublisher product to its corporate client base.

  August 2001

• Microsoft Certified Partner status is attained.

  Microsoft Certified Partner status is attained. Internet Solutions and Absol formalise a relationship that will see IS representing the AbsolPublisher product to its corporate client base.

  August 2001

• YFM Radio website

  Absolute Solutions develops a new website for YFM Radio Station. The AbsolPublisher development attracts the attention of Microsoft who publish a case-study showcasing the technology.

  September 2001

• YFM Radio website

  Absolute Solutions develops a new website for YFM Radio Station. The AbsolPublisher development attracts the attention of Microsoft who publish a case-study showcasing the technology.

  September 2001

• Absol now employs 27 staff members

  Absol now employs 27 staff members. AbsolStats has over 10,000 registered websites and AbsolBanners is delivering over 1 Million adverts per month.

  December 2001

• Absol now employs 27 staff members

  Absol now employs 27 staff members. AbsolStats has over 10,000 registered websites and AbsolBanners is delivering over 1 Million adverts per month.

  December 2001

2002

• Absol moves into Softline Offices

  Absol temporarily moves into the offices of Softline sister company ATS in Centurion, synergies between the two companies are identified.

  January 2002

• Absol moves into Softline Offices

  Absol temporarily moves into the offices of Softline sister company ATS in Centurion, synergies between the two companies are identified.

  January 2002

• Absol develops a corporate website for BusinessVision

  Absol develops a corporate website for BusinessVision, a software company based in Toronto, Canada.

  March 2002

• Absol develops a corporate website for BusinessVision

  Absol develops a corporate website for BusinessVision, a software company based in Toronto, Canada.

  March 2002

• Absol deploys infrastructure in Sydney

  Absol deploys infrastructure in Sydney, Australia, providing internet hosting services to international mining companies: Durban Roodepoort Deep and Goldfields Limited.

  June 2002

• Absol deploys infrastructure in Sydney

  Absol deploys infrastructure in Sydney, Australia, providing internet hosting services to international mining companies: Durban Roodepoort Deep and Goldfields Limited.

  June 2002

• Absol awarded MicrOpay tender

  Absol is awarded the tender to develop an AbsolPublisher driven internet presence and web-based recruitment engine for leading Australian payroll and services company, MicrOpay.

  August 2002

• Absol awarded MicrOpay tender

  Absol is awarded the tender to develop an AbsolPublisher driven internet presence and web-based recruitment engine for leading Australian payroll and services company, MicrOpay.

  August 2002

• Masterskill outsource to Absol

  Masterskill outsource all development and technical support services to Absol.

  October 2002

• Masterskill outsource to Absol

  Masterskill outsource all development and technical support services to Absol.

  October 2002

• Management buyout from Softline.

  ATS successfully conclude a management buyout from Softline.

  November 2002

• Management buyout from Softline.

  ATS successfully conclude a management buyout from Softline.

  November 2002

• Absol relocates to Garsfontein

  Absol relocates to their original premises in Jacqueline Drive, Garsfontein.

  December 2002

• Absol relocates to Garsfontein

  Absol relocates to their original premises in Jacqueline Drive, Garsfontein.

  December 2002

2003

• Absol deploy their second international server in London

  Absol deploy their second international server in London, United Kingdom, providing a web hosting service to Moneyweb's international divisions.

  January 2003

• Absol deploy their second international server in London

  Absol deploy their second international server in London, United Kingdom, providing a web hosting service to Moneyweb's international divisions.

  January 2003

• Presidential International Advisory Council on ICT

  Absol, together with BEE partner Erasibo are awarded the tender to develop the ''Presidential International Advisory Council on ICT'' portal by the Department of Communications, using the AbsolPublisher CMS.

  February 2003

• Presidential International Advisory Council on ICT

  Absol, together with BEE partner Erasibo are awarded the tender to develop the ''Presidential International Advisory Council on ICT'' portal by the Department of Communications, using the AbsolPublisher CMS.

  February 2003

• Softline de-list from the Securities Exchange.

  Softline announces their intention to de-list from the Johannesburg Securities Exchange.

  March 2003

• Softline de-list from the Securities Exchange.

  Softline announces their intention to de-list from the Johannesburg Securities Exchange.

  March 2003

• Accpac commissions Absol

  Accpac International dealer of the year, Lorge, commission Absol to develop their new internet presence using the AbsolPublisher content management system

  July 2003

• Accpac commissions Absol

  Accpac International dealer of the year, Lorge, commission Absol to develop their new internet presence using the AbsolPublisher content management system

  July 2003

• Department of Communications

  Absol develop another AbsolPublisher solution for the Department of Communications, this time the Language Portal is built for Nemisa as part of the SA Cultural development initiative.

  August 2003

• Department of Communications

  Absol develop another AbsolPublisher solution for the Department of Communications, this time the Language Portal is built for Nemisa as part of the SA Cultural development initiative.

  August 2003

• Absol deploys an AbsolPublisher solution for Fertiliser Society of South Africa.

  Absol deploy an AbsolPublisher solution for the Fertiliser Society of South Africa. Absol launches a brand new version of the AbsolStats service, announcing that the free service is to be discontinued in favour of a purely commercial service. Over 17,000 web sites have been registered during the service's history.

  October 2003

• Absol deploys an AbsolPublisher solution for Fertiliser Society of South Africa.

  Absol deploy an AbsolPublisher solution for the Fertiliser Society of South Africa. Absol launches a brand new version of the AbsolStats service, announcing that the free service is to be discontinued in favour of a purely commercial service. Over 17,000 web sites have been registered during the service's history.

  October 2003

• Absol invited to Intel Product Integrator program

  Intel invites Absol to join the Intel Product Integrator program. Sage PLC, an FTSE-100 company acquires Softline Limited

  November 2003

• Absol invited to Intel Product Integrator program

  Intel invites Absol to join the Intel Product Integrator program. Sage PLC, an FTSE-100 company acquires Softline Limited

  November 2003

• Sybiz joins the growing AbsolPublisher list

  Australian accounting company, Sybiz, join the growing list of international companies making use of the AbsolPublisher content management system.

  December 2003

• Sybiz joins the growing AbsolPublisher list

  Australian accounting company, Sybiz, join the growing list of international companies making use of the AbsolPublisher content management system.

  December 2003

2004

• Absol relaunch a refreshed YFM web site

  Absol relaunch a refreshed YFM website, the site makes use of the AbsolPublisher, AbsolBanners and AbsolStats products - all management and maintenance services for the radio station's web hosting services are outsourced to Absol.

  February 2004

• Absol relaunch a refreshed YFM web site

  Absol relaunch a refreshed YFM website, the site makes use of the AbsolPublisher, AbsolBanners and AbsolStats products - all management and maintenance services for the radio station's web hosting services are outsourced to Absol.

  February 2004

• Tshwane University of Technology invites Absol

  Absol is invited to collaborate with the Tshwane University of Technology, Department of Business Applications and IT Management.

  February 2004

• Tshwane University of Technology invites Absol

  Absol is invited to collaborate with the Tshwane University of Technology, Department of Business Applications and IT Management.

  February 2004

• Absol & YFM deploys a (WiFi) hotspot

  Absol deploys a wireless internet (WiFi) hotspot at the Zone in Rosebank on behalf of the YFM radio station.

  March 2004

• Absol & YFM deploys a (WiFi) hotspot

  Absol deploys a wireless internet (WiFi) hotspot at the Zone in Rosebank on behalf of the YFM radio station.

  March 2004

• Management buyout from Softline and Sage PLC

  The management and staff of Absol Internet Business Solutions (Pty) Ltd successfully conclude a management buyout from Softline and Sage PLC.

  April 2004

• Management buyout from Softline and Sage PLC

  The management and staff of Absol Internet Business Solutions (Pty) Ltd successfully conclude a management buyout from Softline and Sage PLC.

  April 2004

• Microsoft Certified Partner

  Absol is accepted into the Microsoft Certified Business Solutions Partner program.

  May 2004

• Microsoft Certified Partner

  Absol is accepted into the Microsoft Certified Business Solutions Partner program.

  May 2004

• Absol's MD receives TUT nomination

  Absol's MD is nominated to the advisory committee of the Tshwane University of Technology, Business Applications and IT Management department.

  May 2004

• Absol's MD receives TUT nomination

  Absol's MD is nominated to the advisory committee of the Tshwane University of Technology, Business Applications and IT Management department.

  May 2004

• Absol's new corporate image

  Absol's new corporate image, branding and web site are launched.

  July 2004

• Absol's new corporate image

  Absol's new corporate image, branding and web site are launched.

  July 2004

• ISP division is re-launched

  ISP division is re-launched. Absol now provides 56k and ISDN dial-up internet access, as well as ADSL internet connectivity to the SME and corporate markets.

  July 2004

• ISP division is re-launched

  ISP division is re-launched. Absol now provides 56k and ISDN dial-up internet access, as well as ADSL internet connectivity to the SME and corporate markets.

  July 2004

• Absol was awarded Microsoft's .NET Connected Logo certification

  Absol was awarded Microsoft's .NET Connected Logo certification for its online Internet audience measurement, tracking and analysis application, AbsolStats, which successfully passed Microsoft testing and verification in July 2004.

  August 2004

• Absol was awarded Microsoft's .NET Connected Logo certification

  Absol was awarded Microsoft's .NET Connected Logo certification for its online Internet audience measurement, tracking and analysis application, AbsolStats, which successfully passed Microsoft testing and verification in July 2004.

  August 2004

• Absol selected as one of only 60

  Absol Internet Business Solutions (Pty) Ltd is very proud to announce that it has been selected as one of only 60 resellers nationally that have been awarded contracts to begin trading as a Sun Microsystems Volume Product Reseller.

  September 2004

• Absol selected as one of only 60

  Absol Internet Business Solutions (Pty) Ltd is very proud to announce that it has been selected as one of only 60 resellers nationally that have been awarded contracts to begin trading as a Sun Microsystems Volume Product Reseller.

  September 2004

• Absol develops US based mining portal

  US based mining portal, Resource Investor, is developed and launched by Absol.

  October 2004

• Absol develops US based mining portal

  US based mining portal, Resource Investor, is developed and launched by Absol.

  October 2004

• AbsolPublisher wins Best of Breed

  AbsolPublisher is chosen as the ComputerWeek Strategist winner of the 2004/2005 "Best of Breed" Content Management System.

  November 2004

• AbsolPublisher wins Best of Breed

  AbsolPublisher is chosen as the ComputerWeek Strategist winner of the 2004/2005 "Best of Breed" Content Management System.

  November 2004

2005

• Absol deploy and manage a Cyber Cafe

  Absol deploy and manage a Cyber Cafe and Wi-Fi (Wireless internet) hotspot during the 10th Annual Investing in African Mining Conference held at the Cape Town International Convention Centre.

  February 2005

• Absol deploy and manage a Cyber Cafe

  Absol deploy and manage a Cyber Cafe and Wi-Fi (Wireless internet) hotspot during the 10th Annual Investing in African Mining Conference held at the Cape Town International Convention Centre.

  February 2005

• Absol exhibit at the 2005 Futurex Conference and Exhibition

  Together with long-time client, and business partner, Executive Business Brief, Absol exhibit at the 2005 Futurex Conference and Exhibition. South Africa's largest ICT trade faire.

  May 2005

• Absol exhibit at the 2005 Futurex Conference and Exhibition

  Together with long-time client, and business partner, Executive Business Brief, Absol exhibit at the 2005 Futurex Conference and Exhibition. South Africa's largest ICT trade faire.

  May 2005

• Cisco award Absol

  Cisco award Absol with the designation of Cisco SMB Select Partner

  July 2005

• Cisco award Absol

  Cisco award Absol with the designation of Cisco SMB Select Partner

  July 2005

• Absol acknowledged on of top 5 resellers

  At the annual Sun Microsystems Volume Product Reseller awards evening, Absol was acknowledged as one of the top 5 resellers/partners in Southern Africa.

  August 2005

• Absol acknowledged on of top 5 resellers

  At the annual Sun Microsystems Volume Product Reseller awards evening, Absol was acknowledged as one of the top 5 resellers/partners in Southern Africa.

  August 2005

• AbsolPublisher - Upgrades and feature

  Upgrades and feature additions were rolled out to all AbsolPublisher customers. Most significantly the Control Panel, Metrics System and Menu Component were added to the administration system.

  September 2005

• AbsolPublisher - Upgrades and feature

  Upgrades and feature additions were rolled out to all AbsolPublisher customers. Most significantly the Control Panel, Metrics System and Menu Component were added to the administration system.

  September 2005

• A new version of AbsolBanners is launched

  A new version of AbsolBanners is launched, now a fully .NET enabled application, the system is deployed on our South African servers and our servers in New York, USA. The new version provides several new features and is much more scalable than before. Tight integration with AbsolPublisher improves the campaign management and reporting facilities.

  October 2005

• A new version of AbsolBanners is launched

  A new version of AbsolBanners is launched, now a fully .NET enabled application, the system is deployed on our South African servers and our servers in New York, USA. The new version provides several new features and is much more scalable than before. Tight integration with AbsolPublisher improves the campaign management and reporting facilities.

  October 2005

• Absol deploys solution for London Bullion Market

  Absol deploys and manages an internet cafe and wireless internet hotspot for the London Bullion Market Association Precious Metals Conference held at the Sandton Convention Centre

  November 2005

• Absol deploys solution for London Bullion Market

  Absol deploys and manages an internet cafe and wireless internet hotspot for the London Bullion Market Association Precious Metals Conference held at the Sandton Convention Centre

  November 2005

• Absol further enhances AbsolPublisher

  Absol further enhanced the AbsolPublisher product by developing a Document Queuing facility and My Documents management control panel.

  November 2005

• Absol further enhances AbsolPublisher

  Absol further enhanced the AbsolPublisher product by developing a Document Queuing facility and My Documents management control panel.

  November 2005

• CMSone Hosting Environment deployed

  The CMSone Hosting Environment was deployed to meet and exceed the demands of our AbsolPublisher customers.

  December 2005

• CMSone Hosting Environment deployed

  The CMSone Hosting Environment was deployed to meet and exceed the demands of our AbsolPublisher customers.

  December 2005

2006

• 10th year of business for Absol

  The management and staff of Absol Internet Business Solutions are looking forward to a fantastic 2006, in this, the 10th year of business for our company.

  January 2006

• 10th year of business for Absol

  The management and staff of Absol Internet Business Solutions are looking forward to a fantastic 2006, in this, the 10th year of business for our company.

  January 2006

• We are celebrating our 10th Anniversary

  Look out for specials, promotions and events around August when we will be celebrating our 10th Anniversary

  January 2006

• We are celebrating our 10th Anniversary

  Look out for specials, promotions and events around August when we will be celebrating our 10th Anniversary

  January 2006

• New website powered by AbsolPublisher

  Computer Reseller News launches their new website powered by the AbsolPublisher Content Management System

  February 2006

• New website powered by AbsolPublisher

  Computer Reseller News launches their new website powered by the AbsolPublisher Content Management System

  February 2006

• Absol celebrates at exclusive premiere of Mission Impossible III

  Absol celebrates it's 10th birthday with over 200 guests for the exclusive premiere of Mission Impossible III, preceded by snacks and drinks and several lucky prize giveaways. http://www.absol.co.za/pebble.asp?relid=458

  May 2006

• Absol celebrates at exclusive premiere of Mission Impossible III

  Absol celebrates it's 10th birthday with over 200 guests for the exclusive premiere of Mission Impossible III, preceded by snacks and drinks and several lucky prize giveaways. http://www.absol.co.za/pebble.asp?relid=458

  May 2006

• Absol awarded the tender for SAMDI

  Absol awarded the tender to develop a comprehensive website and management tool for the South African Management Development Institute (SAMDI)

  August 2006

• Absol awarded the tender for SAMDI

  Absol awarded the tender to develop a comprehensive website and management tool for the South African Management Development Institute (SAMDI)

  August 2006

• www.iiconf.com

  Absol launches the new International Investment Conferences website, based in St Louis, Missouri in the USA, the team at IIC co-ordinate and manage all facets of their conferences via this site. The website is hosted in our New York data centre and allows for full delegate registration, e-commerce and management for several worldwide conferences. www.iiconf.com

  September 2006

• www.iiconf.com

  Absol launches the new International Investment Conferences website, based in St Louis, Missouri in the USA, the team at IIC co-ordinate and manage all facets of their conferences via this site. The website is hosted in our New York data centre and allows for full delegate registration, e-commerce and management for several worldwide conferences. www.iiconf.com

  September 2006

• Absol presents a workshop at the 2nd Annual Intranets Conference

  Alex Shiells, development manager at Absol, and Mac Anamourlis, CEO, present a workshop at the 2nd Annual Intranets Conference held in Midrand, South Africa.

  November 2006

• Absol presents a workshop at the 2nd Annual Intranets Conference

  Alex Shiells, development manager at Absol, and Mac Anamourlis, CEO, present a workshop at the 2nd Annual Intranets Conference held in Midrand, South Africa.

  November 2006

• Three new websites powered by the AbsolPublisher

  Three websites are launched for the National Productivity Institute, powered by the AbsolPublisher content management system.

  October 2007

• Three new websites powered by the AbsolPublisher

  Three websites are launched for the National Productivity Institute, powered by the AbsolPublisher content management system.

  October 2007

2007

• Absol manages African Mining Conference IT

  Absol deploy and manage IT infrastructure during the 12th Annual Investing in African Mining Conference held at the Cape Town International Convention Centre.

  February 2007

• Absol manages African Mining Conference IT

  Absol deploy and manage IT infrastructure during the 12th Annual Investing in African Mining Conference held at the Cape Town International Convention Centre.

  February 2007

• Absol welcomes new clients

  Absol is proud to have developed CMS-driven sites, and provided hardware/networking and internet services to the following new customers: The Amazing Group, Johnson & Johnson Pharmaceuticals, SimekaBSG, St Mary's DSG, The Association of Collective Investments (ACI), EC Logistics and Scuba Scene.

  July 2007

• Absol welcomes new clients

  Absol is proud to have developed CMS-driven sites, and provided hardware/networking and internet services to the following new customers: The Amazing Group, Johnson & Johnson Pharmaceuticals, SimekaBSG, St Mary's DSG, The Association of Collective Investments (ACI), EC Logistics and Scuba Scene.

  July 2007

• Absol is awarded a government tender

  Absol is awarded a government tender to supply a multi-million Rand Sun Microsystems Blade and Storage solution. Details of the transaction and the client are confidential, but the equipment includes a Sun Blade 6000 solution with over 120 Processor Cores and 40 Terabytes of storage!

  November 2007

• Absol is awarded a government tender

  Absol is awarded a government tender to supply a multi-million Rand Sun Microsystems Blade and Storage solution. Details of the transaction and the client are confidential, but the equipment includes a Sun Blade 6000 solution with over 120 Processor Cores and 40 Terabytes of storage!

  November 2007

2016

• Absol deploy and manage IT infrastructure at the African Mining Indaba

  For the 12th year in a row, Absol deploys and manage IT infrastructure during the 21st Annual Investing in African Mining Indaba Conference held at the Cape Town International Convention Centre.

  February 2016

• Absol deploy and manage IT infrastructure at the African Mining Indaba

  For the 12th year in a row, Absol deploys and manage IT infrastructure during the 21st Annual Investing in African Mining Indaba Conference held at the Cape Town International Convention Centre.

  February 2016

• Absol's 20th Birthday!

  Absol celebrated our 20th Birthday

  July 2016

• Absol's 20th Birthday!

  Absol celebrated our 20th Birthday

  July 2016