'Maintain focus and expect a shaky 2016'

By Chris Willemse for Dac Systems
Johannesburg, 02 Feb 2016

Chris Willemse, CEO of Dac Systems.

In 2016 companies will have to operate leaner and be even more strategic with technology within an increasingly competitive market.

Chris Willemse, CEO of Dac Systems, believes the cloud will dominate technology solution development, procurement and integration this year.

Dac Systems is a national provider of business solutions, incorporating Microsoft and Nintex products in their solutions.

One of the biggest challenges facing CIOs in 2016 will be budgets - or the lack thereof, to be more specific, Willemse adds.

While 2015 was not easy for many businesses in terms of available budget, the outlook for this year is even worse, according to Willemse and fellow executives from Dac Systems.

The advice from the company is to follow the principle of purchasing as much as possible from a single vendor. "You will be able to save a lot by buying cloud-based productivity solutions, CRM and ERP solutions in bundles ... this will then also help with budget constraints," Willemse explains.

Agility in this market is all about approach, Dac Systems explains, and this is particularly true when it comes to the selection of technology solutions, how, when and where to integrate.

"The approach to buying best of breed and then integrating the different components thereafter tends to be far more costly than buying an integrated solution from a single vendor. Focus rather on the best integrated solution that provides the most complete functional fit. Make the vendor selection and then make sure to choose the right implementation partner," says Willemse.

The persistent shortage of specialist technical skills will likely continue and this scarcity will negatively impacts the CIO's budget as the existing recourses will just cost more. The challenge for vendors is to develop these scares skills and in order to keep costs manageable.

Despite several challenges, including a bulging exchange rate, skills shortages in niche areas, connectivity issues and the cost of bandwidth, the CIO will have to remain focused on the core of the business in order to balance the budget.

Dac Systems

Established in 1995, Dac Systems is committed to delivering innovative technology solutions that provide companies with the competitive advantage they need for the connected age. As a Microsoft Gold Certified Partner, it provides a truly specialised approach when it comes to identifying the solutions that best meet the needs of business, irrespective of industry.

With extensive experience in delivering world-class solutions, it understands the importance of ensuring technology systems comply with governance requirements, while still ensuring productivity in the business.

We are more than just a technology solutions provider. The company has passionate and knowledgeable people who take the time to understand the requirements of its customers and align implementations to existing business strategies, or provide guidance for the future. For Dac Systems, the partnership means that it works together with its customers and technology providers to have a unified approach when it comes to successful projects.

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