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In 2018, consider the cost of doing nothing

Feb 13, 2018
3 min

In 2018, consider the cost of doing nothing

Depending on your outlook, my column last month would either have exhilarated or terrified you. And whether you are champing at the bit, wanting to embrace the new, digital future of your business or terrified at the thought of robots taking all our jobs, you will need to start making some pretty significant decisions this year. These will need to move your organisation forward, but also give you space to be nimble in the face of future seismic shifts, and finally, should avo

Give Inertia the Boot

Dec 7, 2017
2 min

Give Inertia the Boot

Have you noticed that problems are solved and decisions are made differently today, especially by millennials? What’s the first thing that they do – and you probably do too, even if you are definitely pre-millennial? They Google it, of course. Back in my day, pre-Google, we’d probably think about what we’d done before in similar circumstances, perhaps consult whichever was the prevailing canonical guide on the topic – updated at least once a year – and maybe phone a friend. O

The ICT key to your clients’ hearts and minds

Mar 13, 2017
4 min

The ICT key to your clients’ hearts and minds

Typically information and communication technology (ICT) is one of the largest line items on any company’s income statement. For most organisations, it is second only to salaries. And it’s growing. According to analyst house Gartner, ICT spend in South Africa is forecast to hit R272 billion in 2016, which is 3,8% up from 2015. Software, specifically, is set to reach its highest year-on-year growth at 11,4%, or R25 billion. And, based on predictions around the rise of the mach

idu-Concept Spend Management

Sep 1, 2014
2 min

idu-Concept Spend Management

idu-Concept Spend Management is a comprehensive solution and a sophisticated add-on to most accounting and ERP solutions. It complements and extends the functionality of existing systems, increasing the combined value of the systems beyond the investment made. This solution helps your company to work smarter, enhancing efficiency and accuracy in a centralised, paperless environment. It seamlessly links organisations that have geographically dispersed branches and divisions vi