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Dr. Imtiaz Sooliman: Renowned Humanitarian and Founder of Gift of the Givers to Speak at IDU User Conference 2025
We are honoured to welcome Dr. Imtiaz Sooliman, founder of the internationally acclaimed humanitarian organisation Gift of the Givers Foundation, as a distinguished speaker at the upcoming IDU User Conference 2025.
2 days ago2 min read


Announcing Pieter Geldenhuys: Leading Futurist and Technology Strategist at IDU User Conference 2025
We are thrilled to announce Pieter Geldenhuys, one of the world's most respected futurists and technology strategists, as a featured speaker at the upcoming IDU User Conference 2025.
Apr 142 min read


Budgeting and forecasting in the new world order
Today, the most useful budgets and forecasts aren’t necessarily the most accurate. Instead, they are the ones that best prepare our...
Apr 82 min read


Beyond Survival: Financial Planning and Forecasting in times of change.
Kevin Phillips explores how periods of extreme uncertainty can be the perfect breeding ground for innovation, and how businesses can...
Mar 244 min read


Simplifying Complexity: IDU User Conference 2025
Join finance leaders from around the globe at the President Hotel from May 21-23, 2025, for three days of innovation, collaboration, and...
Mar 102 min read


The end of globalisation? How do you chase a moving target?
Budgeting in uncertainty: Plan for multiple futures, adapt forecasts dynamically, and ensure financial flexibility.
Feb 174 min read


The art and science of financial forecasting in 2025
Kevin Phillips wonders how to create meaningful financial forecasts today, when everything changes, all at once, and all the time....
Jan 294 min read


The paradox of predictable uncertainty
When I wrote about the economic outlook in January , I acknowledged we were heading into choppy waters. The ingredients for uncertainty...
Dec 19, 20243 min read


The real AI driver
When a revolutionary golf club hit the pro circuit in 2022, it did more than just drive balls faster – it changed the game. But, like...
Dec 10, 20242 min read


Embrace the cloud to move your business forwards
Artificial intelligence has dominated technology headlines in recent months, temporarily putting cloud computing on the back burner,...
Oct 24, 20244 min read


IDU Partners with SWIFT Automation to Expand Reach Across Africa
IDU, a leading provider of budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting solutions, is proud to announce a new partnership with SWIFT...
Oct 10, 20242 min read


Regulating AI – the digital can of worms is open
As it did with data protection, the European Union has initiated the first significant shot across the bows when it comes to regulating...
Sep 19, 20244 min read


AI Spills? You Clean It Up!
Love it or hate it, AI is here to stay. Businesses need to understand that, for all AI’s impressive ability and apparent intelligence,...
Sep 4, 20242 min read


Leading in the AI age
In my previous article, we explored the responsibilities that come with AI adoption in business. Now, let's shift our focus to how...
Aug 20, 20244 min read


IDU South Africa Welcomes Margie Whitten to Board of Directors
IDU South Africa is thrilled to announce the appointment of Margie Whitten to its Board of Directors.
Jul 31, 20242 min read


IDU: Proud Silver Partner at Finance Indaba Africa 2024
We are thrilled to announce that IDU will once again be a Silver Partner at the Finance Indaba Africa, taking place on Tuesday, 10...
Jul 25, 20242 min read


The buck still stops with the humans
As the saying goes: “A lie can run around the world before the truth has got its boots on.”* We’ve witnessed this over the last decade,...
Jul 11, 20245 min read


ESG reporting: a BB-BEE repeat?
Sustainability financial reporting is coming, we just don’t know when, how quickly, or the exact details. But in South Africa, we have...
Jun 25, 20242 min read


Sustainability reporting and SMEs – lessons from South Africa
IDU’s Kevin Phillips explains why he expects sustainability reporting is coming for SMEs, and what their accountants should be thinking...
Jun 3, 20244 min read


When DIY needs change and project management
Cloud computing and software-as-a-service (SaaS) have introduced a sea change in how we think about software, whether at home or in the...
Apr 23, 20244 min read
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