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The real AI driver
When a revolutionary golf club hit the pro circuit in 2022, it did more than just drive balls faster – it changed the game. But, like...
Dec 10, 20242 min read


Embrace the cloud to move your business forwards
Artificial intelligence has dominated technology headlines in recent months, temporarily putting cloud computing on the back burner,...
Oct 24, 20244 min read


IDU Partners with SWIFT Automation to Expand Reach Across Africa
IDU, a leading provider of budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting solutions, is proud to announce a new partnership with SWIFT...
Oct 10, 20242 min read


Regulating AI – the digital can of worms is open
As it did with data protection, the European Union has initiated the first significant shot across the bows when it comes to regulating...
Sep 19, 20244 min read


AI Spills? You Clean It Up!
Love it or hate it, AI is here to stay. Businesses need to understand that, for all AI’s impressive ability and apparent intelligence,...
Sep 4, 20242 min read


Leading in the AI age
In my previous article, we explored the responsibilities that come with AI adoption in business. Now, let's shift our focus to how...
Aug 20, 20244 min read


IDU South Africa Welcomes Margie Whitten to Board of Directors
IDU South Africa is thrilled to announce the appointment of Margie Whitten to its Board of Directors.
Jul 31, 20242 min read


IDU: Proud Silver Partner at Finance Indaba Africa 2024
We are thrilled to announce that IDU will once again be a Silver Partner at the Finance Indaba Africa, taking place on Tuesday, 10...
Jul 25, 20242 min read


The buck still stops with the humans
As the saying goes: “A lie can run around the world before the truth has got its boots on.”* We’ve witnessed this over the last decade,...
Jul 11, 20245 min read


ESG reporting: a BB-BEE repeat?
Sustainability financial reporting is coming, we just don’t know when, how quickly, or the exact details. But in South Africa, we have...
Jun 25, 20242 min read


Sustainability reporting and SMEs – lessons from South Africa
IDU’s Kevin Phillips explains why he expects sustainability reporting is coming for SMEs, and what their accountants should be thinking...
Jun 3, 20244 min read


When DIY needs change and project management
Cloud computing and software-as-a-service (SaaS) have introduced a sea change in how we think about software, whether at home or in the...
Apr 23, 20244 min read


AM Consultancy Named IDU Partner of the Year
Cape Town, April 16, 2024 – IDU, a leading provider of innovative software solutions for budgeting and financial reporting, is pleased to...
Apr 16, 20242 min read


Shifting gears: accountants' strategic value
Flex your accounting muscle to add value and boost the growth and success of your entrepreneur clients. Entrepreneurs and small...
Apr 9, 20242 min read


Countdown to IDU CONNECT 2024: Reserve Your Spot Now!
May 16th and 17th, 2024! Cape Town is gearing up to host the highly anticipated IDU CONNECT User Conference 2024. This dynamic event will...
Mar 11, 20242 min read


Helping our SME clients navigate tech
I was on a Teams video call the other day and, when one of the participants gave a thumbs-up in real life, a 3D thumbs-up effect appeared...
Feb 28, 20243 min read


Chaos and Consistency: A Guide to 2024's Key Trends
Since I wrote my January 2023 trends article 12 months ago, it seems like we've lived through about five years. Such is the perceived...
Feb 1, 20244 min read


Using the budget to unlock growth for small businesses
A year ago I wrote that, although the budget process needed optimisation in today’s world, it was still a mainstay of modern business....
Dec 14, 20234 min read


Planning for Success: How to Empower Your Sales Team
Your sales budget is a critical part of your Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) activities. It forms the bedrock of the entire budget...
Dec 5, 20235 min read


Transforming Finance with Effective Storytelling
Throughout my career, I've witnessed the profound transformation of the finance landscape, and the days of being mere bean counters are...
Nov 23, 20232 min read
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