Intelligent CIO Africa Issue 88 | Page 9

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Payroll and HR solution distributed by CRS Technologies earns UK accreditation

The Engage payroll and HR suite , distributed by CRS Technologies , a provider of solutions and services in the human capital management industry , has received accreditation from His Majesty ’ s Revenue and Customs , HMRC , the UK authority for tax , payment and customs . This means that the Engage suite is now officially recognised for use in UK-based payrolls .

“ Engage is already trusted by organisations worldwide , from small businesses to large enterprises ,” says CRS CEO Desmond Struwig . “ This accreditation by HMRC is a testament to the software ’ s exceptional quality and excellence and demonstrates the capability of an African-developed solution to meet international standards .”
Its integrated modules can be customised for any business , integrating seamlessly with most ERP systems such as SAP , Microsoft Dynamics 365 and Oracle Fusion .
The software includes a comprehensive employee and manager self-service platform , fostering better communication and interaction within companies . Engage also ensures real-time information reporting compliance by integrating with various entities , including pension funds and banks .
“ Achieving HMRC recognition is yet another exciting milestone in our commitment to delivering innovative technology solutions across the globe and solidifies Engage ’ s reputation as a dependable and internationally recognised payroll and HR solution ,” says Struwig .
CRS Technologies is a provider of solutions and services to the growing human capital management industry , and an authorised South African distributor of the Engage suite of human resource and payroll products . The system uses the best that cloud computing has to offer , whether SaaS , Software as
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a Service , hybrid or on-premises , and incorporates innovative functionality and robust security features that can be tailored to suit the needs of any business . Following its establishment in 1985 , the Johannesburgbased company quickly found its niche in the human resources , people management and payroll sector .

ESET launches Small Business Security to meet security needs of African SOHO users

ESET , a global provider in digital security , has launched its ESET Small Business Security , ESBS offering to meet the cybersecurity needs of small office , home office , SOHO business owners .

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While many SOHO owners may think they are too small to be of interest to criminals , the fact is that collectively , SOHO businesses form the largest part of the workforce around the globe . This also means that this group as a whole is a large enough sector to factor into cybercriminal plans , as they are also seen as easier targets .
There are multiple reasons for this , such as believing they cannot afford comprehensive high-tech security solutions ; the fact that they often use outdated and unsupported software and ; that business owners either do not have a strong IT education , lack the time for cybersecurity awareness training , or do not have the finances to hire IT staff .
According to Carey van Vlaanderen , CEO of ESET Southern Africa , modern online tools and business processes require cybersecurity solutions that layer multiple advanced technologies for detection ,
browsing protection , anti-phishing , and botnet protection , among others .
“ To solve these challenges , ESET , as a global provider in digital security , has launched the ESET Small Business Security , ESBS offering , specifically designed to meet the cybersecurity needs of SOHO business owners ,” she says .
ESBS facilitates safe and anonymous browsing alongside unlimited VPN security where applicable , ensuring both work and personal devices are shielded from cyber threats .
SOHO owners need to recognise that digital security does not have to mean a long and complicated shopping list , composed of individual cyber defences . SOHO users do not need to spend their time on dealing with issues like backing up their data , protecting servers , having a good password policy and installing endpoint protection on all their devices .
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