'IT often the competitive differentiator'

As competition continues to increase across markets and industries throughout the world, the ability to access the latest technology is often the differentiating factor. According to Gert Schoonbee, managing director of T-Systems SA, most companies are constantly on the lookout for ways of boosting efficiency and reducing costs. “Information technology has a vital role to play in that regard. Just as much as infrastructure plays a massive role in bringing economic success to the country, technology plays a role in ensuring a company is successful,” he said. “One of our aims is to bring the latest technology to local shores and specifically the transport and logistics sector.” He said T-Systems, the largest ICT outsourcing service provider in the country with one of the largest systems integration practices, has access to the developed world’s technology, being a subsidiary of the global player, Deutsche Telekom. “The pace of technological progress is not slowing down and companies need to ensure they have a service provider that can help them exploit the power of innovative IT to the full.” He said it was all about being innovative in a fastpaced environment, finding tailor-made solutions for clients while at the same time simplifying and modernising processes, systems and organisations.