The Bullpen

Compare managed network services and SD-WAN for South African SMEs. See costs, resilience, performance and when to choose each.

This guide explains how AI and RPA for SMEs can transform finance and human‑resources operations in South African small and medium businesses by automating tasks like invoice processing, payroll and employee onboarding.

PBX offers control but demands capital and power stability. Unified communications provides flexibility, collaboration features and predictable costs.

Assess your data sensitivity, budget and skills, then test a phased rollout. Daisy’s experts can help design, migrate and manage whichever architecture you choose.

Hybrid backup power strategies combine solar, battery storage and generators to deliver continuous power, protect sensitive equipment and reduce long‑term costs.

Branch scanning, OCR, and straight-through posting cut manual capture by 80%, reduced posting to under 24 hours, hit 99.7% accuracy, and eased audit pressure across SA branches.

South African SMEs in 2025 must prioritise five key tools: accounting software, cybersecurity, CRM, cloud collaboration, and automation. These tools directly address common challenges including power instability, cybercrime, regulatory compliance, and cash flow constraints. Designed for mobile access and low-bandwidth environments, they offer both daily operational value and long-term strategic resilience.

In 2025, the most resilient South African SMEs are investing in digital tools, cyber protection, supply chain tech, process automation, staff development, and sustainability. This guide unpacks where to invest, why it matters, and what ROI you can expect—backed by fresh local data.

Scaling an SME in South Africa doesn’t have to mean overspending. This guide breaks down the most common expansion traps and offers data-backed, cost-efficient ways to grow using lean operations, cashflow-smart tech, and low-risk infrastructure.

South African SMEs face five core threats: cashflow strain, power instability, tech inefficiencies, rising cybercrime, and staff burnout. This guide maps each risk to an actionable Daisy solution.

Most SMEs in South Africa think they’ve futureproofed — but haven’t.

You’ve secured basic cybersecurity. You’ve installed a one-size-fits-all connectivity plan. Upgraded your software. But beneath these surface-level fixes lie the real threats — the ones that don’t show up until it’s too late.

Process automation is the use of technology to carry out tasks, workflows, and processes with minimal human intervention. It replaces repetitive manual steps with digital systems that work faster, with fewer errors, and lower costs. For small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in South Africa, it’s a vital shift toward efficiency and resilience.