Busting a few ERP myths
ERP has had a bad reputation in the past for being costly, complex and unwieldy. But manufacturers and other companies considering installing or updating their ERP solution need to know that now is the time to do it. "ERP software and services have improved...
Tracker expands services with IFS
Tracker has selected an IFS solution that spans enterprise resource planning (ERP) functionality, service management capabilities and AI-powered customer engagement tools to provide an elevated customer experience, and reduce time and costs across Tracker's...
Syspro named a Momentum Grid leader in G2 report
Syspro has been included in G2's Spring 2021 Momentum Grid Report for ERP systems. The report provides a comparison of ERP vendors based on a software buyer composite score of five main criteria: employee growth, revenue growth, social growth, web growth, and...
ERP tech has come a long way – but people hold it back
Thirty years ago, there were some poor ERP solutions on the market. They may not have been properly tested, they couldn't do the necessary invoicing, some only provided a cash book, for example. By Gerrit Olivier, founder and CEO of About IT But that's changed. Nine...
Project management drives productivity in software companies
Software companies worldwide have adopted remote working policies. While many had a remote-first approach, most have now moved to remote-only. This has highlighted the need for strategic, agile, and qualified project managers to manage any unnecessary chaos and ensure...
Microsoft adds Afrikaans, Zulu to OCR
Microsoft has added, in public preview, optical character recognition (OCR) support for two of South Africa's official languages, Afrikaans and Zulu. "Adding support for these languages is part of Microsoft's mission to build meaningful cognitive products and services...
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 ill...
Telephony trends for 2021
2020 highlighted the importance of secure, reliable communications networks. Following a revealing year that made digital communication channels and remote working the norm, there are a few tech trends that are likely to play out over the foreseeable future. Here, Nic...
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...
Local ICT skills in high demand despite economic downturn
Cape Town is home to almost 60% of South African tech start-ups. This is according to data released by Invest Cape Town, which cites high internet penetration, access to start-up capital, and top business accelerators, as reasons for the city's growing success as a...
Hunger: the devastating consequence of Covid-19 in SA
Even before Covid-19 reared its head, millions of South Africans went hungry every day, writes Gillian Le Cordeur, CEO of the Institute of Risk Management South Africa (IRMSA). While efforts to feed the vulnerable have been long-established through organisations like...
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...