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IN THIS EDITION
» Need to build a new website?
» So, you want to be a webfundi?
» How do South Africans use their smart phones
» IT Year end function this afternoon

The world wide web is a vast and seemingly intimidating place. However, in the technological age we live in no company can survive without having some form of online presence.

The same goes for the university and it's academic and administrative departments and divisions. But where does one start and what do you need to know if your department or division wants to build and maintain their own website?

We have answers to these questions and some other interesting facts for you.

Greetings from the other side (of Merriman)
The IT crowd

 
 

NEED TO BUILD A NEW WEBSITE?

What platform should I use to author and publish my department/faculty/division/centre website? This is a question that the IT and Communications divisions are often asked and we have consequently prepared the following guidelines and advice.

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SO YOU WANT TO BE A WEBFUNDI?

Your department decided it's time to get with the programme and update that ancient website. And you are the lucky chosen one to manage the project...

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HOW DO SOUTH AFRICANS USE THEIR SMART PHONES?

Ever wondered what other South Africans use their smart phones for? Well, designers Grant Barnard and Elizabeth Joss came up with a nifty infographics that will break it down for you.

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IT YEAR END FUNCTION THIS AFTERNOON

The IT year end function will take place on Friday, 23 November 2012, from 12h00. Only limited IT support willl be available. Urgent system problems can be reported by dialling the Service Desk at 021 808 4367.

Individual computer related enquiries and problems can be send to help@sun.ac.za for resolution after the weekend.

 
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