The need for integration in the construction industry

BIM or Building Information Modelling is one of the relatively few buzzwords you’ll hear in the construction industry that continues to dominate conversations – and there’s a very good reason for that, writes Rob Stummer is MD of IFS Australia and...

When is it time for new ERP software?

In tough economic times, it becomes tempting to sweat your assets. But running an outdated ERP system may become more of a liability than a saving in the long run. Viesturs Zalaiskalns, channel manager at HansaWorld South Africa, highlights the top signs that indicate...

Jasco moves to Google Apps

As an organisation that delivers end-to-end ICT solutions to its customers, it is important for the Jasco Group to leverage technology to improve its own efficiencies, enhance performance, heighten competitiveness and cut costs. Jasco turned to Grove Group, a premier...

Software project success grounded in strategy

Software that is designed to direct business operations – ERP software – has earned a bad rap as an expensive and drawn-out exercise that often does not live up to expectations. This is because software selection gets more attention than business strategy...

Four accounting hacks that keep small businesses afloat

By Daryl Blundell, MD of Sage SSB (Start-up and small business) Accounting South and Southern Africa Many business owners are not equipped to survive the years of hard work and reach overall success. Lack of finance is one of the biggest reasons for this. For many...

What if accounting could simplify your life?

Accounting systems don’t nearly go far enough in tying up all the ends of your business, but what if they could? asks Andries Kok from PayAccSys. Business people have been using accounting systems since well before the abacus, and there is currently a plethora...