Planning for a post-SharePoint world

On-premises SharePoint is slowly on its way out, says Gartner analyst Jeffrey Mann – and companies had better start preparing for a cloud-based future. “28% of companies use SharePoint across their entire workforce,” says Mann, “and if you only count companies...

Five signs that a business is ready for ERP

Owners of rapidly growing businesses often reach a point where the company consumes their every thought. Sleepless nights are spent fretting over growing complexities and constant worry of things potentially forgotten besieges all the waking hours, says Taryn Cromie,...

SMIT Amandla Marine deploys Sage 300 ERP

SMIT Amandla Marine, a specialist marine services company operating in southern Africa, has successfully implemented Sage 300 ERP and Spindle Professional as an Electronic Document Management Solution. In the niche market of specialist marine services, SMIT Amandla...

Airline uses TM1 solution from Cortell

One of the largest commercial carriers of passengers and cargo in Africa experience the challenge of an immensely complex budgeting process with many variables and cost centres. Flight operations form the main driver for the financial budget, with the operating...

Avis Fleet Services invests in Sage ERP X3

Avis Fleet Services (AFS), a leader in vehicle leasing and fleet management solutions, has invested in Sage ERP X3 as its future financial platform. “This strategic investment is part of our company’s future growth and expansion strategy and the need to provide...

SMBs can go professional with ERP

Small or medium company owners are well aware of the advantages that good technology brings to their business. It is also highly likely that they appreciate the growing necessity to have an integrated business management solution and a Web presence as an integral part...