Section - Application Software

How can you reduce licensing complexity and costs?

by Allan Davison | April 20, 2026 | Application Software, Technology Areas | 0 Comments

Licensing models and costs have undergone significant changes over the past year, leaving companies at an expensive crossroads if they don’t modernise and manage their licensing effectively, writes Chris Badenhorst, head of Azure Core Services at Braintree. Changing...

Enterprise software support is a boardroom issue, not a procurement decision

by Allan Davison | April 10, 2026 | Application Software Trends, Technology Areas | 0 Comments

Enterprise software support such as SAP, Oracle or VMware is increasingly becoming a board-level discussion as organisations recognise the strategic and financial implications of how core technology platforms are managed. This is the word from Andrew Strachan,...

The suite spot: a practical guide to business AI agents

by Allan Davison | April 10, 2026 | Application Software Trends, Technology Areas | 0 Comments

AI agents have moved from sci-fi to C-suite. From managing customer support workflows to orchestrating complex supply chains, agentic AI is redefining how businesses operate, respond, and grow. By Nazia Pillay, MD: southern Africa at SAP These intelligent digital...

Sage Intacct introduces intelligent AI-driven automation in Kenya

by Kathy Gibson | February 25, 2026 | Application Software | 0 Comments

Sage has launched Sage Intacct in Kenya, bringing intelligent, AI-powered financial management that delivers real-time visibility and data-driven insights. Sage Intacct is a cloud-native, AI-enabled financial management platform built to help...

New PPPM tools from TPG Africa

by Allan Davison | Jan 14, 2013 | Application Software, Technology Areas | 0 Comments

The local project, program and project portfolio management (PPPM) solutions provider TPG Africa, formerly UMT Consulting SA, has introduced a range of freshly designed specialised enterprise PPPM solutions and services. TPG Africa has also developed a unique and...

Users get what they pay for with ERP

by Allan Davison | Jan 10, 2013 | Application Software Trends, Technology Areas | 0 Comments

The mere thought of installing a business application, such as an enterprise resource planning (ERP) system, is enough to set any financial or IT manager’s heart racing. The prospect of the time and money spent planning, installing and taking a new system live is a...