Platform45

Platform45 At Platform45 our team of software engineers are solving complex problems for people and businesses around the globe.

28/09/2026

Let's talk about the model that changes how software gets delivered 💡⁠
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Jared and Keegan sit down to break down what Forward Deployed Engineering actually is, why it matters, and why it's honestly one of the things they're most excited about at Platform45.⁠
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If you've ever wondered what makes an FDE different from a regular dev team, this one's for you.⁠
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26/09/2026

Let's bust a myth 🔨⁠
Outsourced development and a true partnership model are not the same thing. One hands you a deliverable and disappears. The other stays in the room with you.⁠
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Wayne breaks down the difference, and why it matters for the outcome you actually get.⁠
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24/09/2026

The future of AI won't be defined by the tools we adopt.
It'll be defined by how we choose to use them.

Earlier this year, our CEO and Founder, Shaun, attended the Signal AI Summit to explore the conversations shaping the future of business and technology.

From AI adoption to software engineering and business strategy, one message stood out: the companies that succeed won't simply implement AI, they'll integrate it with intention.

At Platform45, that's the future we're building towards.

24/09/2026

Heritage is more than a day on the calendar. It’s the stories we carry, the traditions we share, the people who came before us, and the things that bring us together.

At Platform45, we’re lucky to have people from different backgrounds, cultures and walks of life each bringing something unique to the team and shaping the community we’re building together.

So, the day before Heritage Day, we put the work aside for a little while, gathered around the table, and shared something wonderfully South African: boerewors rolls, good conversation and even better company. 🇿🇦
Because while we spend our days building what’s next, we believe it’s just as important to pause and appreciate where we come from and the people we get to share the journey with.

Here’s to our heritage, our differences, our shared moments, and the people who make Platform45 what it is. 🤍

23/09/2026

The small stuff is never actually small 👀⁠
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Connor walks through what really goes into building software properly, and why rushing the design phase almost always costs more later. A build is only as strong as the thinking behind it.⁠
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If you've ever wondered why we don't cut corners, this is why.⁠
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22/09/2026

Another TownHall in the books. 🔔

A chance to pause from the day-to-day, bring the team together, share what’s happening across the business, and most importantly recognise the work that often happens behind the scenes.

The wins. The milestones. The ideas. The people making them happen.
At Platform45, progress is never the work of one person. It’s built through collaboration, curiosity and a team that keeps showing up and moving things forward.

22/09/2026

Quick myth to bust 🤖⁠
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When people think AI, they usually think ChatGPT or Claude. But there's a whole world of AI platforms shaping how tech teams actually build, and Jared's here to open that door.⁠
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This is the start of a new series, we'll be unpacking the AI tools you might not know about yet, but probably should.⁠
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Meet the people behind Platform45.John-Graham is our Chief Financial Officer, but his impact reaches far beyond finance....
21/09/2026

Meet the people behind Platform45.

John-Graham is our Chief Financial Officer, but his impact reaches far beyond finance. From strategic decision-making to helping shape the future of the business, he's part of the team driving Platform45 forward every day.

Because great companies aren't built by titles.
They're built by people.

19/09/2026

Design mistakes we see over and over 🎨⁠
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Luke breaks down 3 of the biggest ones, not being clear on direction from the start, forgetting to think about integration, and not actually knowing the rest of the team you're building with. Design isn't a solo job.⁠
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His last point might surprise you though, he says the best inspiration doesn't always come from other websites or apps. Sometimes it's art, board games, even musical instruments.⁠
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17/09/2026

Why are we filming a build as it happens, instead of waiting to show you the finished product? 🎥⁠
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Keegan explains what actually sets the Platform45 team apart. We don't just tick off tasks and move on, we embed ourselves in the business like it's our own, stay transparent with clients along the way, and go further than what's asked.⁠
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This is what that looks like, in real time.⁠
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Platform45, 24 Cradock Avenue, The Bank, Rosebank
Johannesburg
2196

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Tuesday 09:00 - 18:00
Wednesday 09:00 - 18:00
Thursday 09:00 - 18:00
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