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Africa’s future is mobile
Africa is an increasingly mobile continent, making smart mobile application development one of the continent’s next big industries. The mobile application space is set to boom across Africa, as enterprises and developers lead the world in bringing to market unique…
These are not the trends you are looking for
This is a favourite time of year for many industry thought leaders to start speaking to analysts and discuss what the business trends for 2013 are likely to look like, or indeed for the analyst houses to share their ‘top…
The rise of the social enterprise
The world of technology is no longer just reserved for technical experts – consumer technology now spearheads the technologies which businesses later adopt. Clever user interfaces (UI) and stylish hardware has also resulted in users building emotional bonds with hardware,…
SYSPRO helps Mopani level the playing field for vendors
Mopani Copper Mine has announced the launch of its new integrated SYSPRO ERP system to better manage internal customers and procurement. The system, which has been active since the beginning of March, adds a new dimension to doing business with…
Gartner report ranks SAP no. 1 in global ERP
SAP AG announced it has been named the overall market share leader in the worldwide enterprise resource planning (ERP) market. According to the April 24, 2012 report issued by Gartner Inc., “Market Share Analysis: ERP Software, Worldwide, 2011,” SAP ranks…
ICT corporate companies need ERP
ERP stands for “Enterprise Resource Planning” and many organisations do NOT use their ERPs for ERP. Frequently the resource planning for the enterprise gets done somewhere other than in the ERP. Frankly, if you scratch beneath the surface you will…
Point-of-sale: An extension of your business, or an add-on?
In your retail business, does the business management software reach from goods receiving all the way through to the point-of-sale? If it doesn’t, you could be missing out on the opportunity for better management through automation. That’s according to Andre…
ERP‘s value for listing
Listing on the stock exchange may be a daunting prospect but it is destined to offer a wealth of benefits and opportunity for the business, not least of which is the elevated status and financial standing created. There is definitely…
Fix your gutters before looking at the clouds
The recent media is abuzz with Cloud Computing in all its forms and permutations. And it has become apparent that, to some degree, each and every one of us will sooner or later be faced with the decision of what…
Five top tips for getting ERP implementations right
Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) is typically a costly exercise and there are often high expectations placed on projects to deliver the anticipated business benefits. This makes it vital to get the implementation right the first time around. When it comes…
SAP introduces games-based training in South Africa
SAP has introduced games-based training for the African market to drive adoption of business strategies and increase employees’ business skills. Announcing the move, SAP Education Director for South Africa, Johann Pretorius, said the development was initiated by SAP Education in…
Integrated ERP, the intelligent choice for medium-sized distribution businesses
Choosing an integrated enterprise resource planning (ERP) solution over best-of-breed technologies doesn’t have to mean sacrificing on quality or functionality. And for mid-tier distribution concerns, integrated over best-of-breed is the intelligent choice. That’s the opinion of Scott McKenzie, Managing Director…
ERP must be right-sized to fly in Africa
While companies in Africa have historically been slower off the mark in using IT to automate business processes, they are fast catching up and those still relying on manual systems are no longer commonplace. This is according to Paul Marketos,…
Carving a niche in the ERP market
The time has come for vendors to find innovative ways to differentiate, says Conrad Steyn, co-founder of Barnstone.
Intelligent use of ERP can help mitigate internal fraud
Paul Marketos, MD of Bluekey Software Solutions, a local technology company that specializes in the implementation of SAP Business One, believes that ERP can assist companies in ensuring compliance with legal requirements, accounting rules, strict authorization and approval mechanisms, and…
SAP implements first CLM solution in Africa
SAP Africa today announced the successful implementation of the SAP Contract Lifecycle Management (CLM) solution on the African continent, for transport company Transnet.
