Decision Inc. Blog

21 July, 2022 | Decision Inc. South Africa recently celebrated our 2022 Talent Lab graduation, where we saw our 22 learners ready to take on the working world. Read the full press release.

15 December, 2021 | Leader in information-driven transformation, Decision Inc. unpacks how the Cape Town office has performed in a challenging year that has redefined the company’s outlook and strategy.

09 Sept, 2021 | Leader in information-driven transformation, technology consultancy Decision Inc., is looking for large numbers of talented people to join their team.

02 March, 2021 | Companies who stand still and do not actively find ways to progress in this digital era risk being left behind and ultimately becoming irrelevant. Now, more than ever, it’s important to build momentum by embracing the new.

Oct 14, 2020 | Decision Inc., a global leader in Digital Transformation, has appointed Rick Newbould as the new Managing Director of Decision Inc. United Kingdom with the objective of driving the group’s expansion strategy and harnessing new client opportunities in the United Kingdom and European markets.

Sept 01, 2020 | Decision Inc., has announced that founder and CEO, Nicholas Bell, will be focusing fully on his role as Group CEO of Decision Inc. and handing the country leadership for South Africa to incoming Managing Executive, Allan Saffy.

Aug 27, 2020 | Artificial intelligence (AI) is not about replacing jobs but rather enhancing them. As the technology grows in sophistication, so too does its potential for business, but are companies open to embracing it as an enabler for growth?

Published  Aug 08, 2020 in ITWeb Feature File | What does it mean, precisely, when human resources (HR) and the media talk about ‘workforce transformation’? Find out what industry experts have to say about this subject in the ITWeb Feature File Brainstorm.

Aug 12, 2020 | Gender equality in the workplace tends to be a very heated discussion. This usually overcompensates to either end of the spectrum. The constant competitive nature of this topic leaves a gap for growth, success, and collaboration.

Aug 04, 2020 | ABM Systems is rebranding as Decision Inc. Australia from 1 August 2020 transforming into a fully-fledged digital technology platform business. By fully embracing the Decision Inc. organisation, it can leverage the global expertise of the group.

July 22, 2020 | Even though Mandela Day is special every year, this was an especially unique one given the challenges that exist with the lockdown and the COVID-19 pandemic. Now, more than ever, it is important to reach out and foster community. Thanks to the unfailing support of our staff, the company has once again been able to make a difference and take that step to help others,” says Natalie Meikle-Braes, HR Manager at Decision Inc.

Feb 24, 2020 | Hyper-automation is considered to be one of the most important trends in the ICT sector today. Companies looking to increase the momentum of their digital transformation journeys must embrace this if they are to remain relevant and competitive in the connected business environment.

Feb 12, 2020 | In the race to compete with digital disruptors, many businesses find themselves in a quandary, not convinced where to begin, what to digitise and how to come to grips with their data to deliver real business value in the form of ROI. This is according to Tony Bell, Sales and Marketing Director of information-driven transformation specialist, Decision Inc.

The role of the modern CFO is evolving. From accounting specialist to dynamic, business performance leader, CFOs are increasingly responsible for both rapidly identifying business opportunities – and intelligently guiding their companies accordingly.

Decision Inc., a global leader in information-driven transformation and leading Microsoft Gold Partner, has partnered with Automation Anywhere, a global leader in Robotic Process Automation (RPA).

If data-driven businesses in the digital world are to be successful, they must have an effective information strategy in place to drive growth and provide value.

Every entrepreneur should be able to tell the difference between hype and reality when it comes to business investment.

If data-driven businesses in the digital world are to be successful, they must have an effective information strategy in place to drive growth and provide value.

Today the issue is how best to embrace digital technology and digitise all business processes in order to stay abreast of the rapid and unrelenting changes.

It’s hard to underplay the importance of the mining sector to South Africa. Historically, it’s been a key provider of exports, jobs and economic growth, but the country has struggled to come to terms with an industry that’s inevitably shrinking as reserves dry up.

Entrepreneurial spirit isn’t like instant coffee. Want to know what skills can help you build confidence and your business? Here are seven…

BLOG Decision Inc. to Highlight Real-Time Innovation at Saphila 2019Allan Saffy, Executive: Financial Planning & Analysis, Decision Inc.Decision Inc. is proud to be sponsoring the upcoming Saphila 2019 conference taking place at Sun City from June 10 to 11. This...

No organisation is immune to Digital Transformation, and those that think they are will undoubtedly face a future filled with uncertainty.

Why invest millions in a reporting system only to have reports created manually? As a Project owner you put your head on a block when driving an initiative, owning the opportunities and risks related to the outcome, and taking overall accountability. But what happens if your project ran like a dream but somehow is still not delivering the promised business benefits?

At a time when developing technology skills for a digital world have become a priority, companies will do well not to limit their focus on acquiring computer science and programming talent but also expand into other, more diverse fields.

On Wednesday 6th March 2019, Microsoft South Africa launched its Azure cloud data centres in Johannesburg and Cape Town. Decision Inc. believes that this heralds an exciting new time for the cloud market, not only in the country but the rest of the African continent.

Quality interactions and ethics are a priority for consumers in 2019, and this will shape how companies design solutions, deliver services and communicate.

Entrepreneurial spirit isn’t like instant coffee. Want to know what skills can help you build confidence and your business? Here are seven…

Jan 25, 2019 | Real time data is critical to any finance based organisation, and a QlikView implementation can result in a significant improvement in reporting efficiency

Real time data is critical to any finance based organisation, and a QlikView implementation can result in a significant improvement in reporting efficiency

If data-driven businesses in the digital world are to be successful, they must have an effective information strategy in place to drive growth and provide value.

The ultra-competitive environment requires decision-makers to have access to relevant insights that only come about as a result of having a well-planned and executed information strategy in place.

Decision Inc. has acquired a majority stake in Copperman Consulting, UK-based SAP EPM specialists. The move forms part of Decision Inc.’s global expansion strategy, using the strong foundation provided by Copperman to establish a foothold in the UK market. The shareholders of Copperman will convert their remaining equity into Decision Inc. Holdings equity to ensure a seamless alignment across the businesses.

Data has permeated every facet of an organisation. Without it, no business can succeed in a real-time digital environment. Of course, data itself is just one piece of the puzzle. Perhaps more critically important is how to effectively adopt it inside the business.

Even though automation can enable warehouses to support the same-day and next-day delivery expectations of customers, companies first need to have complete visibility of how their existing supply chain is structured. After all, they cannot embrace future innovation if they do not fully understand their starting position.

Using technology to drive business transformation is hardly a new thing. In fact, reducing paper and automating processes are goals many organisations share. Yet, change has been slow in coming with some decision-makers even resisting digitalisation. This needs to change if organisations are to unlock new insights from their data.

The 2017 Edelman Trust Barometer found that only 37% of those who responded felt that the CEO was credible and only 48% thought employees were trustworthy.

Decision Inc. has been working closely with Mother of Peace, a non-profit organisation that provides a home to more than 25 orphaned and abandoned children.

BLOG | DIGITAL TRANSFORMATIONDigital Transformation Needs a Business-Focused ApproachDesmond Struwig, Executive: Intelligent Operations, Decision Inc. Discussions around digital transformation in South Africa are putting companies across industry sectors under...

Following a period of collaboration, Satsumas will merge its business operations with Decision Inc.’s Australian company, ABM Systems. ABM Systems are specialists in helping clients improve business performance through analytical solutions. Decision Inc. is a global Data, Digital and Performance Intelligence business.

Data has been the gold of the digitalised organisation for many years, but with its potential has come pitfalls and complexities that few solutions have set out to solve. The lakes and pools of data that lie within the business remain a resource that can be tapped to fine tune productivity and potential, but there is a need to build more stable and robust solutions that aren’t just ticked boxes on a data to do list.

Every other headline and insight demands that you become the ultimate sword in the disruption battle, but the real focus should be on determination.

If you want the multi-million dollar business price tag, you’d better be ready to work for it. Turning your idea into a multi-million-dollar business before you hit 30 may sound impossible, but with the right attitude and commitment it’s just a long-term goal that you can achieve with the right mindset.

Here are three powerful habits that will help you stay focused, define your entrepreneurial attitude and take your business from zero to hero.

BLOG 8 Reasons Why Failure and Focus are Essential to Business Success Decision Inc. There are two Fs that define the long-term and sustainable success of your business – Failure and Focus. There is an event that runs globally across countries such as the United...

The world we live in today is changing at an unprecedented rate. Technology innovation and globalization is more than ever providing organizations with the ability to become global businesses ..

The three questions every organisation should be asking – read the latest edition of Brainstorm

The past few months have put South African organisations under pressure, forced to prove their mettle against relentless economic and political turbulence. Uncertainty hovered as dark as any summer storm over the country as it waited for the results of the ANC elective conference In December, but the results have seen some sun part the clouds.

Decision Inc., an information strategy and technology consulting organisation, was awarded SA Qlik Partner of the Year 2017 for the second year in a row at the prestigious Qlik Partner Awards event on 06 February 2018. The award highlights the company’s impressive...

By Tony Bell, director of sales at Decision Inc. Insurers have many bespoke solutions to meet the diverse requirements of their customer base. To develop these, they utilise systems such as enterprise resource planning and broker and claims management to pull data...

By Lindy Muller, SAP BPC business unit manager at Decision Inc. With increasing corporate interest in digital transformation initiatives, enterprise performance management focused around financial planning and consolidation is experiencing a resurgence. While it is a...

Decision Inc. has announced its merger with South African-based software solutions provider Resolve Immix. The merger will integrate Immix’s Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) and Customer Relations Management (CRM) experience alongside Decision Inc.’s Information...

By Rousseau Kluever, Business Manager, Decision Inc. The adoption of Business Intelligence is as inescapable as cloud and Big Data, and as inextricably intertwined. Organisations which have adopted the technology early have seen significant competitive advantages....

In the current environment of global competition, sub-optimal growth, technology disruption, and political uncertainty, South African companies are finding it challenging to put an effective business strategy in place. But what can be done …

Decision Inc. is proud to introduce Alistair Maxwell as the Business Manager of its new Strategic Consulting division. He will be instrumental in enhancing the company’s reputation in strategic data and information analysis, adding greater strategic value to clients....

Wilhelm Greeff, business manager for business productivity solutions at Decision Inc. Data has become a mission-critical asset with companies investing significantly in analytics platforms to derive value from it. However, this often sees ECM fall by the wayside and...

Decision Inc., a solutions-driven organisation, has been working with Lombard Insurance to increase productivity and efficiency across various departments within the organisation. A recent Adaptive Insights implementation saw the company deliver complete integration...

The leadership team should be on the front line, says Decision Inc.’s Nick Bell. Posted by CFO South Africa.

In the digital economy, business productivity solutions (BPS) have become essential to running an effective organisation. While various industries (like banking, supply chain, and FMCG) have readily embraced automation of their business processes, others (such as mining) are still very much pen-and-paper driven.

By Hein Taljaard, engagement lead for business productivity solutions at Decision Inc. Business productivity solutions have evolved significantly in recent years. Even in South Africa, workflow is taken more seriously than in the past when the cost and effort did not...

Decision Inc. confirms its international expansion strategy with the acquisition of ABM Systems, a leading business intelligence and performance management company in Australia. “Part of our five-year strategy was the expansion of the business into other markets. We...

Nelson Mandela International Day is celebrated as an opportunity for people and organisations to give back to their communities, to change lives and make a difference. Decision Inc. believes that the day, and the man it represents, are incredibly important to the...

Angela Ho interviews Nick Bell, CEO at Decision Inc. on the global show of My Big Startup. Click here to download the interview: Nick Bell Interview - Part 1 Nick Bell Interview - Part 2</a Nick Bell Interview - Part 3</a Nick Bell Interview - Part...

Decision Inc., a management and technology consulting organisation, confirms its commitment to innovative business solutions by exhibiting and presenting at the 2017 Share Conference. Desmond Struwig, Executive Head: Digital, will be speaking on mobilising business...

Decision Inc. has once again gone through our annual strategic review and realignment in order to provide better service to our clients. Through this process we review the trends and the insights that are shaping information and analytics across the globe as well as...

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Digital technology has driven changes in all aspects of business. Most notably, technology advancements have vastly improved the ability for employees to access information and to collaborate more effectively within the enterprise. Desmond Struwig, General Manager for Digital at Decision Inc, takes a closer look.

Every year, businesses are presented with the same conundrum – how to use limited resources to generate sustainable long-term value. Decision Inc. believes that digital strategy plays a pivotal role in enabling organisations to achieve maximum returns from their...

If we compare the nine players from 2007 who are still in this years’ league, (admittedly some arrayed in their new kit), the following patterns emerge – five move down to a lower division, one moves down in the same division, and three move up, with Microsoft showing the biggest gain.

Allan Saffy, Director EPM Solutions at Decision Inc. unwraps why Enterprise Performance Management (EPM) is an essential tool for the successful CFO Consistent, profitable growth – these are the words which define one of the biggest challenges facing the enterprise...

Decision Inc., an information strategy and technology consulting organisation, was awarded Qlik Partner of the Year 2016 at the Qlik Southern Africa Summit on 2 Feb 2017. Decision Inc.’s revenue generation for Qlik solutions exceeded that of the nearest partner by an impressive 26%, highlighting the success of the companies proposition to clients to develop dynamic solutions within the Qlik platform.

Decision Inc., a management and technology consulting organisation, is one of the largest Qlik partners in South Africa. Qlik implementations focus on driving value, and support strategic and operational initiatives through process improvement, technology innovation and talent enablement. The Qlik Summit is aimed at promoting knowledge sharing that enables connecting, learning and collaborating on the Qlik technology platform.

For many organisations, 2016 was a galvanising year. It was perhaps one of the most volatile in decades in terms of geopolitics, finance and social change and it triggered shifts in market and technology which are likely to be felt far beyond 2017. Business Intelligence (BI) has not been exempt from these movements and traditional BI based solutions have had to evolve in order to continue leading the way when it comes to what businesses can achieve in 2017.

There will be substantial shifts in data platform technologies and methodologies over the next few years. A number of trends are set to change the data landscape, with significant impact on organisations.

The year 2016 saw an increasingly large number of businesses putting their data (and trust) into the cloud. Cloud analytics proved to be an agile and highly accessible platform to its users. Cloud analytics facilitates intelligence as a service, allowing for low cost subscription-based services at price points that are difficult to match with traditional on premise platforms. This allows Business Intelligence (BI) to reach a larger audience than before, empowering its user base through information and transparency.

Lesrick Nayager is the new Chief Finance Officer (CFO) for Decision Inc., and he is bringing with him years of experience, plenty of passion and a clear commitment to long term growth of the Decision Inc. Group.

Decision Inc., a management and technology consulting organisation, recognises the importance of harnessing the explosive potential of the digital economy. An online presence, a keen understanding of multiple channels, audience and content, as well as a strong focus on innovation forms the foundation of the digital realm. Decision Inc.

BARC BI Survey 2016 - Qlik Summary The BI Survey 16, conducted by the Business Application Research Center (BARC), is the world's largest independent survey of BI end users. The BI Survey 16 – now in its sixteenth year – is based on findings from a global survey...

White paper: Putting data on the balance sheet by the Decision Inc. Data Management Team Data is an intangible concept. It can’t be held, but it can be harnessed. It can’t be touched, but if it is handled well it becomes an asset. For the organisation which...

The position of the Chief Marketing Officer (CMO) has undergone tremendous scrutiny over the past few years. The role in and of itself – is it of value, should it be rebranded, what are its long term prospects and the relationship with the Chief Information Officer (CIO)?

Aspen Pharmacare has implemented a Launch Management System to manage the process whereby a new drug is introduced into the market. Implemented by Microsoft partner Decision Inc., the system has greatly improved data integrity, allowing for seamless workflow and tighter document control. Ultimately, the system will assist Aspen with its Six Sigma approach.

Nelson Mandela International Day recognises the birth date of a hero, a man whose work has changed the lives of millions and whose ideology is upheld by this day and what it stands for. The goal of Mandela Day is to change the world for the better, to take action and...

Decision Inc. is proud to announce the creation of a new Digital business unit, to complement the already diverse set of services that the company provides to clients. “The world of digital and digital transformation is something that has the potential to impact and improve every type of business.” Says Nick Bell, CEO of Decision Inc. “As a strategic partner to our clients we saw it as a key area of importance to expand into, so that we can continue to support and provide them with information advisory and execution services.”

Decision Inc. Transforms Data Analytics for Risk Benefit Solutions RBS, one of the leading financial services advisory firms in southern Africa, has rolled out a QlikView based analytics solution with partner Decision Inc. The solution has given the organisation...

Decision Inc. has crafted a preconfigured business planning and consolidation (BPC) software and service package designed to meet the unique requirements of the manufacturing sector. The SAP Certified BPC Manufacturing Accelerator simplifies approaches that are often complex and time consuming through the use of globally recognised best practice and industry-leading technology.

Tracker South Africa has transformed their website with Microsoft Gold Content and Collaboration partners, Decision Inc. Using the Microsoft SharePoint platform, the usability and manageability of the site has been significantly enhanced.

Decision Inc. has developed an industry-leading Mining Accelerator that delivers improved planning, budgeting and reporting functions alongside streamlined capabilities and productivity, specifically tailored for the mining sector. The solution provides an end-to-end...

Decision Inc., a solutions-based technology organisation with an impressive client line-up, has just been awarded Microsoft Gold partner status for Data Analytics, adding to the existing gold partnership for Content and Collaboration. The new status confirms Decision...

Platforms, Q3 2015 Access the Full Report  Report Summary Forrester finds Nine Leading Vendors and Four Strong Competitors in the Agile BI area. Products including Microsoft, SAP, Qlik, MicroStrategy, TIBCO Software, SAS, GoodData, Oracle, and Tableau Software lead...

Picture: Henri Fourie, general manager for Content and Collaboration at Decision Inc. PUBLICATION: ITWEB DATE: 13 OCTOBER 2015 Rosebank College, an educational brand of The Independent Institute of Education (The IIE), has increased by 30% its online applications for...

photo credit: Danny Care on a dart via photopin (license) Decision Inc. has supplied a new statistical analysis company called Rugby Analytics with the QlikView data analysis and reporting solution. Rugby Analytics is using the solution to provide a unique rugby...

Decision Inc. has announced the release of its Performance Accelerators, a set of pre-built analytics and business models that are designed to provide companies with the means to improve the efficiency and usability of their business intelligence software. From a...

Assisted by Qlik partner Decision Inc., City Property has integrated QlikView into the finance team’s reporting structure. Access to near real time data is critical to any finance based organisation, and the implementation has resulted in a significant improvement in reporting efficiency.

In the spirit of Mandela Day, Decision Inc. and its staff donated handmade blankets, as well as a cash donation, to Oliver’s Village in Benoni. Oliver’s Village is a unique provider of social services, focussing on the creation of a self-contained, self-sustaining...

Quick Q & A of Paul Morgan, Director and General Manager: Platforms at Decision Inc. What are the latest trends you are witnessing in your line of business? We are seeing a significant growth in interest in mobility. From analytics to business applications, users...

BLOG | Qlik Qlik unlocks BI Value for UK Consultancy - Decision Inc. Tony Bell, Sales and Marketing Director, Decision Inc.UK-based SAP business planning and consolidation specialist Copperman Consulting is using the Qlik open data analytics platform to provide...