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If you think ERP software is too expensive for a SME, think again. Heinrich de Leeuw, Managing Director, Seidor South Africa  points out that ERP technology enables SME owners and directors to have a real time dashboard of important data in the business. “In our current context, can you afford not to have a digitally intelligent business?” he says. A comprehensive ERP, like SAP Business One, links all components of the business centrally and gives SME owners a 360-degree view of the company, unifying flow of information and business transactions in real-time. The business benefits far outweigh the upfront costs because robust ERP delivers measurable value and can have a major positive impact on a business. “The costs of an ERP system depend on many elements, including the rental and/or licence fees, business analysis, data analysis, customisation, infrastructure, testing, training and change management,” says de Leeuw. “Keep in mind that ERP reduces costs by streamlining processes ...

Seidor, a leading SAP Business One Reseller and a top technology integrator, has again won the 2020 SAP Pinnacle Awards in the SAP Business One category.  In addition, Seidor Africa was named Number One Business Partner in Africa, an award that highlights an organisation’s delivery success, richness of content and proven consumption for customers using the SAP Business One Technology Platform. “SAP has once again recognised Seidor Africa’s leadership in helping midsized companies to be more competitive through SAP Business One technology,” says Heinrich de Leeuw, managing director, Seidor South Africa.   “In our current environment, in which organisations require important transformation processes, our commitment to our clients is stronger than ever. Providing them with a comprehensive response is critical and achieving this with SAP as the foundation, along with complementary solutions from our portfolio, is a strong indicator of success.” The most important awards given by t...

2020 has changed everything. Company goals and objectives were upended by COVID-19, and the tech industry has been forever shifted. All sectors have faced enormous challenges over the past year. It’s important to take some time to reflect on the impact that local and global events have had on our  business   our industry and our customers.   While brick and mortar stores took a hit, the pandemic led to unparalleled growth of e-commerce businesses. South Africa saw an enormous surge in online activity during the national lockdown with B2C and B2B organisations scrambling to meet the immediate needs of their customers. The implications will last well into the decade.  Nine key observations in our business in 2020 were:- WFH needs technology Tens of thousands of people now work from home (WFH) and rapid digital transformation has meant that cloud technologies, tech infrastructure, cyber and data security, and mobile devices are more in demand than ever as people need to...