IDU Blog
4 May 2026Accountants’ role is pivotal in an AI world
AI is transforming the workplace faster than most organisations can adapt. Success will depend on recognising differing levels of AI confidence across teams, understanding and challenging AI bias,…
16 April 2026We can't stop talking about AI
Kevin Phillips considers what it means when AI starts building itself, and why the profession's default responses aren't going to cut it. I know.
1 April 2026From enforcer to coach: how CFOs can build high-performing teams
Tough budgeting decisions are inevitable, but resistance often comes from how they are delivered. Drawing on the Springboks’ example, this piece explores how finance leaders can build aligned teams,…
Latest in Events
16 March 2026Charting The Course: IDU User Conference 2026
We are thrilled to announce the return of the IDU User Conference, and this year, we are inviting you to Chart The Course. Join us from 13 to 15 May 2026 at The Rockefeller Hotel in Cape Town's…
9 March 2026IDU is a Proud Gold Partner at TPAC South Africa 2026
📅 8–10 March 2026 | Glenburn Lodge & Spa, Muldersdrift, South Africa We are thrilled to announce that IDU is a proud Gold Partner at TPAC South Africa 2026 —…
5 March 2026IDU is Proud to Sponsor the 4Sight Channel Partner Summit 2026
At IDU, we believe that great software is only part of the story — the partnerships that surround it are what truly drive business transformation.
Latest in Thought Leadership
5 February 2026I wrote this article with AI!
Confession time: AI helped draft this piece. Shocking? It shouldn't be. We don't send handwritten notes with balance sheets to prove our arithmetic.
18 December 2025AI in the workplace and critical thinking
This article challenges the panic around AI by comparing it to past fears about calculators and spellcheck.
9 December 2025Measuring the modern, agile FP&A function
Modern FP&A needs new measures that value speed, adaptability and engagement rather than rigid accuracy.
Latest in Announcements
9 September 2025IDU Reaffirms Microsoft Solutions Partner Status in 2025
IDU, a leading provider of budgeting, forecasting and variance-analysis solutions, is proud to announce that it has again earned Microsoft Solutions Partner designations for Data and AI (Azure) and…
10 October 2024IDU 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 Automation, now an Authorised Reseller.
31 July 2024IDU 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.
Latest in News
13 May 2025Trade chaos: when even the rulebook has been burnt
Kevin Phillips reflects on how today's emerging global trade war makes previous economic challenges look like business as usual, and why adaptable accounting…
19 September 2024Regulating 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 digital technology with its recently passed Artificial…
2 August 2019Will Libra entrench Facebook’s dominance or trigger its downfall?
“Move fast and break things”, Facebook’s motto until 2014, was the mantra of the “disruptive innovation” era. Five years on, the naivety of this starry-eyed approach has become painfully obvious.
Latest in Product
2 November 2023Maximizing Efficiency and Accuracy: IDU's Seamless Integration with Sage
In today's rapidly evolving business landscape, efficient financial planning and analysis are critical to staying competitive.
6 December 2022IDU-Concept announces new integration with Sage Intacct in Australia
IDU announces an expanded partnership with Sage to integrate IDU-Concept with Sage Intacct in Australia.
28 February 2022IDU-Concept joins the Xero App Store
IDU is delighted to announce that their budgeting, forecasting, and reporting tool idu-Concept is now available in the new Xero App Store.
Latest in Community
13 May 2021We love our customers!
Thank you for reviewing us on Gartner Peer Insights. Our team at IDU takes tremendous pride in offering a great product and excellent customer service, so…
15 February 2021Finance teams love IDU
The internet has brought many things to our fingertips, even more so over the past year, from buying groceries to hosting meetings, homeschooling children, and researching the best products and…
9 February 2021BURGER KING® South Africa highly recommends IDU
Every day, more than 11 million guests visit BURGER KING® restaurants globally. Founded in 1954, BURGER KING® is the second-largest hamburger chain in the…