Tag: business process

IT teams and leaders could be squandering financial resources by failing to adjust entrenched attitudes. With cloud computing now firmly entrenched on the C-suite agenda as a way to cut costs, create new digital opportunities and drive operational efficiencies, many of Africa’s largest businesses are shifting to a fully cloud-based or hybrid cloud IT environment.

In the past, the typical profile of a successful Microsoft Dynamics reseller was an owner-managed company with one, two or maybe three handfuls of customers, no active marketing and no dedicated sales resources. Getting to that point was the hard part. Beyond that, life was fairly stable and comfortable.

If I were to ask you what your business assets are, you would most probably list your computer equipment, your vehicles, your furniture and the like. You will have read all the books on how important people are, so you would probably identify your people as your most valuable asset. If you were marketing inclined, you would list your brand as an asset. And, if you were really smart, you would no doubt also include your company’s reputation as an asset.

The rapidly evolving digital landscape in South Africa is seeing larger organisations focus more on optimising their business processes and improving cost efficiencies to remain competitive. This is where the advantages of using enterprise solutions become apparent

Using technology to manage your company’s loss rate can have a massive impact on your bottom line. If you want to win at business, you need to become obsessed with your losses.