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August 1996 |
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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. |
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September 1996 |
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Formal offices are leased at 1st floor
Patula Building in Lynnwood Glen, Pretoria. |
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October 1996 |
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Our first internet software development
solution is proposed, and subsequently ordered by international accounting
firm; Deloitte & Touche, followed swiftly by an order from Magic
Travel for a corporate web site. |
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November 1996 |
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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. |
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December 1996 |
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First employee hired. |