ERP as a first line of defence against the pandemic

As the pandemic continues, there is no doubt that it has expanded the shortage of essential supplies – first was the personal protection equipment, then the hand sanitizer and now the most critical of all, the medical grade oxygen required to treat those who are...

S/4 HANA migration can be an opportunity rather than a challenge

While the deadline for migrating to S/4 HANA has been extended to 2027, giving businesses a slight reprieve, SAP ECC is reaching end of life, and companies should consider making the move sooner rather than later. By Oesha Rughubir, solution architect at T-Systems...

Emerging SaaS trends your business needs to know about

In the past few months, businesses around the world have embraced cloud technology to pivot and survive. By Andrew Bourne, region manager: Africa at Zoho Corporation Cloud-based apps allow businesses to continue their operations remotely. However, if you have chosen...

A software developer shares tips on maintaining quality in lockdown

While many South African businesses, across sectors, have extolled the benefits of rapidly moving to a remote working model (reduced overhead costs, no commuting, etc), fewer have highlighted – and proactively tackled – the weaknesses in this new way of...

The best way to save your ERP project

Companies implementing ERP systems are gearing for growth, responding to it, or both. By Gerrit Olivier, founder and CEO of About IT They’re spending a lot of money in the process. These systems cost anywhere from R1-million to R10-million or more for small to...

S/4 HANA migration: why making the right choice early is important

For many chief financial officers (CFOs), deciding when and how to implement SAP S/4 HANA could be the most significant technology investment choice of their career. It’s a big deal, writes Kevin Govender, Deloitte Africa ERP director. With the emergence of SAP...