Automation

In today’s fast-paced world, staying competitive means embracing change. Businesses that adapt quickly to new technologies thrive. Those that don’t risk falling behind. Digital transformation is no longer optional. It’s essential. By leveraging services for digital transformation , companies can unlock new opportunities, streamline operations, and deliver better customer experiences. This post explores how South African SMEs and corporates can harness these services to boost

Over two years, Shiftr helped Eskom replace a 25-year-old legacy sales and forecasting system with a modern Azure + Power BI solution. The project standardised predictive modelling and reporting nationwide, giving forecasters a unified approach. Today, sales and forecasting insights are accessible across the entire organisation for the first time.

Shiftr supported Klein Constantia with a full business transformation across accounting, HR, and hospitality. Cloud accounting freed an entire resource in the finance team, while biometric payroll boosted trust and accuracy. A new POS and restaurant management system has since improved cost control and lifted margins significantly.

Vents Brull partnered with Shiftr to modernise operations across inventory, website, and marketing. By integrating InFlow with Xero and WooCommerce, automating invoices, and revamping their online store, they achieved 80% growth in online sales in just 90 days. Our marketing automation drove a 13× return on ad spend, while freeing nearly 200 staff hours per month.

Starting a business in South Africa is exciting, but market and competitor research can be time-consuming and expensive. Shiftr’s new AI Market Research Tool delivers bank-ready market research reports and competitor analysis in hours, not weeks, helping entrepreneurs understand their market, identify competitors, and build impressive business plans with credible local data from sources like Stats SA, CIPC, and SARS.

Technology is essential for protecting business revenue by guarding against fraud, cyber attacks, and customer churn. AI, IoT, blockchain, cloud computing, and cybersecurity tools help businesses spot problems early, track goods, secure records, store data online, and defend against threats, ensuring income stability and growth.

AI-powered digital adoption helps mid-sized companies save time, serve customers better, and grow faster. It automates repetitive tasks, provides data-based insights for better decisions, and improves customer service with faster, more personal help, ultimately boosting operational efficiency and driving innovation.

Digital adoption is crucial for businesses, especially SMEs, to integrate digital tools and technology for improved efficiency and adaptability. It involves effectively using tools like automation and AI to optimize processes, drive growth, and enhance customer experiences.