"Since entering the South African market in March this year, we have increased our staff complement substantially and are intent on getting the right people on board who can grow with the organisation," says Dean Brazier, managing director of Infinium Software in South Africa. "Our client base has expanded and we are also in the process of securing new business in sub-Saharan Africa. This side of the operation will be run from here as we have a better understanding of the African market than our European counterparts."
"Our obvious competitors in the local market are SAP, Baan, Oracle and the like. However, while their area of focus is primarily large multinationals, we typically focus on mid-tier companies with the same complex requirements, but with a need for a more cost effective solution. We offer a comprehensive solution that takes less time than other solutions take to implement with lower cost of implementation and maintenance.
"We are not focusing on huge IT departments, rather IT departments of ten to fifty staff. This means we can roll out the solution in up to six months depending on the requirements of the client and the ability of the client to absorb this level of change. Our native platforms are AS /400 and Microsoft NT which means that no major upgrades are necessary. This is advantageous in South Africa because there is a lot of pressure on IT resources. Having two native platforms means the right skills are more easily attainable.
"Organisations are increasingly recognising that their skills base is a vital part of their success. Traditionally HR solutions have focused on the administration process. However, the way organisations do business is changing rapidly and this is no longer sufficient. The intellectual capital of staff members is being recognised by visionary companies. Our solution adds real value to the CEO of an organisation.
It dynamically maps the skills of every individual enabling a CEO to scan the central database to find the best person for the job. This means individuals already within the organisation can fulfil multiple roles, moving between projects as and when required. This central database of skills competencies can then be accessed from any part of the organisation in any part of the world. It can be updated at any time and can be accessed by anyone with authority and a web browser", he concludes.
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