Knowledge centre
Straight answers to the questions buyers ask us: what things cost, which edition you need, how licensing rules work in Africa, and how to implement well.
GitLab
GitLab licensing across Africa: the 6,437 km region rule and how to structure pan-African deals
How GitLab's licence Geographical Region rule works for African groups, approximate distances from Johannesburg to key cities, and how to structure multi-country deals.
Oct 2026GitLab Premium vs Ultimate: which tier does your team actually need?
A practical comparison of GitLab Premium and Ultimate: security scanning, compliance, guest users, compute minutes, AI credits and when Premium is enough.
Oct 2026How GitLab licensing and pricing works in South Africa (2026)
GitLab tiers, Premium list price, Ultimate custom pricing, credits and add-ons, quarterly reconciliation, 15% VAT and buying in USD or ZAR through a local partner.
Oct 2026GitLab.com vs Self-Managed vs Dedicated: a decision guide for African organisations
Compare GitLab.com, GitLab Self-Managed and GitLab Dedicated on data residency, POPIA, operations effort, compute minutes and GitLab Duo connectivity.
JFrog
JFrog Artifactory vs Sonatype Nexus Repository: an honest comparison
Artifactory vs Nexus Repository compared on formats, HA and federation, security add-ons, licensing models and migration, including when Nexus is the better fit.
Oct 2026JFrog pricing explained: Platform tiers, consumption and where Xray fits (2026)
JFrog Platform tiers and published starting prices for SaaS and Self-Managed, how consumption and overage work, where Xray, Curation and Advanced Security sit.
Procurement
Buying USD-priced software from South Africa: a guide for finance and procurement teams
Card limits, local tax invoices and input VAT, quoting in USD or ZAR, exchange-rate validity, and CSD and B-BBEE supplier documents when buying foreign software.
Oct 2026Specialist software procurement for IT resellers and MSPs: sourcing what you don't stock
How South African and African IT resellers and MSPs can source specialist software they don't stock, through authorised channels, without losing the customer.
Microsoft 365
Understanding External Sharing Security in Microsoft 365
A comprehensive checklist to secure external sharing across SharePoint, OneDrive, and Teams while maintaining collaboration efficiency.
Mar 2025Microsoft 365 Copilot: What IT Leaders Need to Know
Essential guidance on preparing your organization for AI-powered productivity with Microsoft 365 Copilot deployment strategies.
Mar 2025SharePoint Online Migration: Best Practices for Success
Learn proven strategies for migrating from SharePoint on-premises to SharePoint Online without disrupting business operations.
Feb 2025Zero Trust Security Model in Microsoft 365 Environments
Implement Zero Trust architecture principles to strengthen security and protect sensitive data across your Microsoft 365 tenant.
Feb 2025Unlock Insights with Built-in Microsoft 365 Reports
Discover how to leverage Microsoft 365 native reporting capabilities to gain visibility into usage, security, and compliance across your tenant.
Feb 2025Hybrid Identity with Azure AD: A Complete Guide
Master the integration between on-premises Active Directory and Azure AD for seamless hybrid identity management.
Feb 2025Building a Microsoft Teams Governance Framework
Establish effective governance policies to manage Teams sprawl while enabling collaboration across your organization.
Feb 2025Empowering Citizen Developers with Power Apps
Enable business users to build custom applications while maintaining IT governance and security standards.