New podcast series for builders, doers, and believers in open source. Obsidian Systems has launched The Kernel, a new podcast series designed for the people building, securing, and scaling technology across Africa. The series brings Read More
Obsidian Systems invites practitioners, leaders, and partners to Smarter ’25, a focused one-day program at Irene Village Mall on 29 October featuring morning keynotes at Ster-Kinekor, hands-on breakouts across nearby restaurants, and an end-of-day networking Read More
Obsidian Systems, a silver sponsor, in collaboration with Cendio developers of ThinLinc, will preview a thin client case study at the upcoming Red Hat Summit: Connect 2025 on Wednesday, October 9, 2025, at the Johannesburg Read More
Obsidian Systems and HYCU on what South African businesses need to know now. With cyber threats rising and compliance standards tightening, South African organisations are under growing pressure to revisit their data protection strategies. According Read More
Obsidian Systems and Atlassian webinar takes place on 30 June. In a hybrid world where software delivery speed and operational efficiency are no longer nice-to-haves, Atlassian’s automation capabilities are becoming essential to scale without burnout. Read More
By Angela Ho, Chief Marketing Officer at Obsidian Systems South Africa’s relay teams made headlines this month with their outstanding performance at the 2025 World Athletics Relays in Guangzhou. From smooth baton passes to well-timed Read More
Obsidian Systems has been recognised for excellence in digital innovation after being shortlisted for an Intelligent ICT Award. The Intelligent ICT Awards Africa, hosted by Lynchpin Media, took place at Katy’s Palace Bar on May Read More
Marking three decades of transformation in Linux, Atlassian, SaaS and edge computing. Obsidian Systems, an established supplier of open-source solutions, is celebrating its 30th anniversary this year. Since its founding in 1995, the company has Read More
By: Muggie van Staden, MD, Obsidian Systems IT Service Management (ITSM) has transitioned from a back-office function to a central component of success in today’s digitally driven business environment. Traditionally, ITSM is relied on to Read More
By Muggie van Staden, MD and CEO of Obsidian Systems There is little arguing about the fact that cloud technology has reshaped the business landscape in South Africa. Cloud adoption, migration, and modernisation have become Read More