Busting a few ERP myths

ERP has had a bad reputation in the past for being costly, complex and unwieldy. But manufacturers and other companies considering installing or updating their ERP solution need to know that now is the time to do it. “ERP software and services have improved...

Fighting cybercrime on four fronts

Research shows that more than 16-million Covid-19-related cybersecurity threats were detected during 2020 – a year when many of our businesses, industries and sectors prioritised working online. These cybersecurity attacks ranged from malicious URLs, to spam...

Digitalisation will put SA ahead as we move beyond Covid

Many businesses have relied on technology for their survival over the past year. The Covid crisis has demonstrated its importance in terms of adaptability, scalability, and resilience, and for many, having the right tech has helped them do business. By Colin Timmis,...

Reasons to pursue a career in finance and accountancy

Why should you think about starting a career in finance and accountancy? By Karl Smith, SAIPA’s senior manager: education, training and member support First of all, let’s take a quick look at what these exciting fields are about. Finance – building...

No wind or sun? There’s a battery for that

South Africans joined the rest of the world in marking World Earth Day to the backdrop of an electricity grid that is still under immense pressure and still dominated by coal, despite large mining houses announcing divestment in the fossil fuel source. While there are...