In 2021, the number of mobile devices operating worldwide stood at almost 15 billion, up from just over 14 billion in the previous year. As a result, more and more people are becoming accustomed to carrying out their jobs on various devices, and the sales industry is no different. Mobile applications provide enormous benefits for sales management. The easy, 24/7 access for users and access to information on any device gives sales staff the freedom to work in the best way for them all while increasing their sales.

Software integration combines different systems that solve a common business need or challenge to form a unique solution. With the wide range of software available, finding a solution that works for all aspects of your business can be overwhelming. Finding a core solution that integrates with various software applications removes the need and confusion caused by multiple interfaces, effective integration collates all software into one easy to use system.

Reports provide the financial position, financial performance and cash flows of a business, allowing the reader to see how well a particular element, department or business as a whole is doing.

While historically New Zealand companies have tried to remain local and keep their development both in-house and locally outsourced, there has been an upward trend in outsourcing software development internationally over the past 15 years.

An ERP system allows huge amounts of data to be stored in a collective system and can cover many core functions of a business to better streamline full business processes. Key business functions that an ERP may help with are finance, manufacturing, supply chain and eCommerce.

In order to have success in implementation, businesses need to consider why they are choosing a certain system, if their staff are on board, how this system will fit into their current business model and if they will be supported along the way for huge positive changes to your business down the line.