Sage releases new version of ERP X3
Sage ERP Africa has announced the availability of Sage ERP X3 version 7, the latest version of its global business management solution for midsized companies. Version 7 of Sage ERP X3 includes a range of enhancements that address African companies’ challenges of...
Focusing on the impact of Agile in Africa
Ahead of the first Wits Fak’ugesi Digital Arts Festival, the Jo'burg Centre for Software Engineering (JCSE) at Wits University has launched the new Web site and logo for its much-anticipated Agile Africa Conference.Professor Barry Dwolatzky, director of the JCSE and...
E.ON Russia implements Softline solution
Softline has announced the implementation of an automated software management system in E.ON Russia. Following this project, the company can now enjoy corporate software analysis tools with richer functionality and can also profit from the benefits of new licensing...
Emerging software development trends in SA
The software industry is renowned for moving at breakneck speed – a three-week holiday can see you returning to work and being neck-deep in new terminology, technology and techniques, says Mark Beets, GM: Business Development at Entelect Software. It has become...
Qualities of a modern accounting system
Today’s small and medium business needs an accounting package based on the latest technology, one that allows it to be more productive, efficient and integrated in the way it does business, says Steven Cohen, MD of Sage Pastel. SME owners today are busy, tech-savvy...
Adobe unveils suite of mobile apps for iPad
Adobe has unveiled a new suite of mobile apps and complementary hardware that connect Adobe Creative Cloud, the company's flagship offering for creatives worldwide, to iPad. A digital pen, Adobe Ink, and a digital ruler, Adobe Slide, bring true creative freedom and...
Software escrow imperative in Africa
The Information Age, enabled by skyrocketing smartphone penetration rates in Africa, eventually shows signs of becoming a reality for the continent. And, when it does, the impact on its economies is expected to spark a boom in IT and internet-driven businesses....
SAP announces new UX solutions
SAP Africa has announced four new user experience (UX) rapid-deployment solutions that enable businesses to adopt the latest user UX innovations from SAP, including SAP Fiori and SAP Screen Personas software. These solutions are a simple and predictable way for users...
Adobe drives Creative Cloud innovation
Adobe continued to drive Creative Cloud innovation by announcing 14 new versions of CC desktop applications, including essential tools such as Adobe Photoshop CC, Adobe Illustrator CC, Adobe Dreamweaver CC and Adobe Premiere Pro CC. The biggest Adobe software release...
ERP needs global development, local support
Given the challenges of today’s globalised and fast-paced marketplace, South African mid-market companies need to implement enterprise resource planning (ERP) solutions that offer a balance of global scale and local support and expertise. That’s the word from Jeremy...
The role of ERP in the packaging industry
The mark of a strong product is one that can not only stand the test of time, but that can also adapt to all the changes and advancements that come with time and progress. This is especially true in the packaging industry, says Meryl Malcomess, marketing director of...
How to choose an accounting package
Your accounting system is the backbone of your small, growing business. It helps you keep tabs on expenses and cash flow, automates processes such as invoicing to save your precious time, and ensures that you keep accurate financial records. Choosing the right package...