Local open source software supplier Obsidian Systems will join Atlassian solution experts and professionals at a one-day workshop in Cape Town on 23 February.

The Atlassian in Africa event will give programmers and IT managers the opportunity to Atlassian personnel and South African representatives.

Atlassian software and collaboration tools are designed to help all sized businesses to track and share everything, work smarter and contribute towards the development of game-changing software.

“This is a unique opportunity to understand the tool chain better and how these ground-breaking solutions can make a difference to businesses,” explains Muggie van Staden, MD at Obsidian Systems.

Atlassian Evangelist, Sven Peters, who resides in Germany, inspires with his passion on programming and leading software development teams.

Atlassian in Africa will cover both technical and management fields. The agenda will include presentations from speakers David Hislop, Atlassian expert at Korwe Software and Matt Coughlan, South African Experts Manager.

There will also be a presentation from Lisa Schaffer, representing the Atlassian User Group in Cape Town, covering Atlassian in the South Africa context.

“The aim behind this workshop is to tap into the knowledge of Atlassian’s contemporary frameworks and libraries, learn from the vast experience of presenters, and experience the technology first hand” says Grant Finnemore from GuruHut, Obsidian’s partner.

With over 18 years of experience in the production of software, Grant was an early adopter of Java™ technologies and will also be presenting at this event.

For more information and registration go to http://atlassianinafrica.co.za/