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iOCO joined South Africa's agricultural community at NAMPO Harvest Day in Bothaville last week, connecting with researchers, farmers and agribusiness professionals who are doing the hard work of feeding a growing country.   The conversations that stuck with us weren't about technology for its own sake. They were about fit. Where does a digital solution actually solve a real farming problem?   That's where software engineering earns its place in agriculture: building systems that track crop health, manage supply chains, process field data at scale, and give decision-makers the right information at the right time. Good software doesn't replace the person in the field. It makes their work count for more.   Thanks to everyone who stopped to talk, challenge our thinking, and share what's actually happening on the ground. That's what NAMPO is for.   #NAMPO2026 #NAMPO #GrainSA #SouthAfricanAgriculture #AgriTech #DigitalAgriculture #SoftwareEngineering #FoodSecurity #iOCO   Murunwa Mashamba Thekiso Chabedi Nolwazi Makibelo Emile Rossouw Agricultural Research Council Matodzi Phaswana Tebogo Sethibe Pierre Botha Nametso Stuurman

iOCO and Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) joined as Main Sponsor of the IDC CIO Summit South Africa 2026 at the Sandton Convention Centre on 14 May. It was a great opportunity to meet IT leaders, swap ideas on infrastructure and technology direction, and have real conversations with people doing interesting work in the industry. Thank you to everyone who visited our stand and engaged with the team throughout the day. https://hubs.li/Q04gM-yL0 #iOCO #HPE #IDCCIOSummit #DigitalTransformation #SouthAfrica

Even Cape Town’s storms couldn’t keep the technology conversation away.   Today at Africa Tech Week in Cape Town, iOCO is proud to be part of the conversations shaping the next chapter of digital transformation across the continent. Our own Denzil Govender, CTO of iOCO Digital Engineering, takes the stage with a powerful message on Respect for the Craft: Experience-Led AI Software Delivery.   In an era where AI can accelerate code, automate tasks, and generate answers faster than ever, Denzil’s message is clear: speed alone is not the same as value.   The real differentiator lies in experience — the ability to ask the right questions, govern the process, understand complexity, and ensure that AI-enabled delivery is not only faster, but safer, smarter, and more commercially meaningful. Because AI may accelerate software delivery, but experience is what makes it safe.   At iOCO, we believe the future belongs to organisations that can combine technology, craft, governance, and execution to deliver outcomes that matter.   We are looking forward to connecting, learning, and contributing to the conversations at Sentech Africa Tech Week 2026.   #iOCO #AfricaTechWeek #ATW2026 #DigitalEngineering #AI #SoftwareDelivery #TechnologyLeadership #CapeTown #RespectForTheCraft Emile Rossouw Archie Marincowitz Candice Solomons Ashona Kooblall David Gray Schalk Blanché Jon Mantel Aysha Sassman

We are thrilled to welcome Hendrik Blignaut to iOCO as our new Commercial Executive for iOCO IT Services. Hendrik joins us with over 30 years of experience leading commercial growth across the ICT landscape, including more than 20 years at Altron, where he developed deep sector expertise and a proven ability to deliver at scale. His track record speaks for itself: from reviving loss-making operations to building lasting partnerships with leading banks, telcos, and global OEMs, he consistently delivers outcomes that matter. His expertise spans data, AI, cloud, security, and SaaS-driven business models, backed by deep experience in go-to-market strategy, high-value deal structuring, and ecosystem development. He is also known for bringing clarity to complexity and aligning teams around commercially focused outcomes, which is exactly the kind of leadership that drives lasting results. As iOCO continues to scale, Hendrik's experience and approach will play a key role in driving sustainable growth and strengthening our position in the market. Welcome to the team, Hendrik. We are glad to have you. #iOCO #Leadership #DigitalTransformation #Cloud #AI #SaaS #BusinessGrowth #ICT #ExecutiveLeadership #SouthAfrica Ashona Kooblall HENDRIK BLIGNAUT

Virtualisation should make your environment easier to manage, not harder to maintain. Modern approaches help reduce operational complexity, improve workload efficiency, and give your teams the flexibility to adapt as demands shift. The result is a more responsive IT environment that supports business growth without adding unnecessary overhead. If your current setup feels fragmented or difficult to scale, it may be time to rethink the model. Explore how a modern virtualisation strategy can support your next phase of growth: https://hubs.li/Q04frl2b0 #Virtualisation #CloudStrategy #ITInfrastructure #DigitalTransformation #EnterpriseIT #TechLeadership #iOCO #HPE #Partnership

The pace of change across IT demands more than strategy. It requires practical execution. Join the iOCO team at the IDC CIO Summit Africa to explore how organisations are modernising infrastructure, improving efficiency, and scaling with intent. From cloud optimisation to integrated environments, the focus is on what works in real business contexts. Visit our stand to connect with our experts, exchange ideas, and see how we are supporting IT leaders in building resilient, future-ready operations. #IDCAfrica #CIOSummit #ITLeadership #DigitalStrategy #CloudTransformation #BusinessTechnology

No strategy executes itself. No business runs on its own. Behind every product delivered, every client served, and every deadline met is a person who showed up and did the work, often without nearly enough recognition for it. Workers Day is the one day we stop and say it plainly: none of this exists without you. Not the administrator keeping things moving behind the scenes. Not the analyst turning data into decisions. Not the technician, the team lead, the first one in and the last one out. Every role. Every industry. Every person. Today belongs to all of you. Rest well. You have earned it. Happy Workers Day. #WorkersDay2026 #PeopleFirst #SouthAfrica #TheWorkContinues #iOCO

Welcome to iOCO, Alastair It gives me great pleasure to announce the appointment of Alastair Jacobs as Commercial Executive at iOCO focusing on our  iOCO Digital division — I have no doubt this is the beginning of an exciting chapter for both him and our organisation. In his role as Commercial Executive, Alastair will be instrumental in shaping our planned commercial growth, strengthening client relationships, and unlocking new business opportunities across the market. Alastair is a seasoned Business Executive with more than 30 years of experience across IT, financial services, retail, and the public sector. His track record speaks for itself — Partner at EY, Divisional Director and Sales Director at EOH, and most recently Chief Sales Officer at Vodacoms IoT.nxt, where he drove the company's full sales and revenue agenda. He is a strategic thinker and a natural relationship builder, with deep expertise in commercial decision-making, corporate strategy, stakeholder management, and business development. Most importantly, he is someone who delivers — through people, through partnerships, and through purpose. We are excited to have him on board. Please join me in extending a warm iOCO welcome! #iOCODigital #DigitalGrowth #TechnologyLeadership #WelcomeToiOCO #DigitalInnovation #MarketGrowth #ClientSuccess

Every organisation in South Africa is under pressure to move faster. AI is the answer most technology teams are reaching for and rightly so. But speed without judgement is not a competitive advantage. It is a liability that compounds quietly, until it is not quiet anymore. iOCO Software Engineering exists at the intersection of two things that rarely travel together: the pace that AI makes possible, and the depth of experience that makes that pace safe to sustain. We call it Experience Led AI Software Delivery. Read more below. #iOCO #AISoftwareEngineering #EnterpriseAI #AISoftwareDelivery #AIGovernance #AICompliance #SoftwareEngineering #DigitalTransformationSA #EnterpriseTechnology #TechLeadership #AIAdoption #AIFrameworks #RiskManagement #TechnologyStrategy Emile Rossouw Denzil Govender