Managing an IDU environment often means balancing user support, system maintenance, budgeting and reporting cycles, configuration changes, and a steady stream of requests from the business. Join us for the September Empower Half Hour , where we will explore how AI in IDU can help busy Administrators find answers faster, simplify routine tasks and manage the IDU environment with greater confidence. • Access immediate, context-aware guidance while working in IDU. • Ask natural-language questions about users, access, licences and modules. • Review companies, fiscal sets and system configuration. • Check exchange rates, spread factors and global assumptions. • Describe activity calculations in natural language and receive assistance with activity formulas and calculation logic. • Monitor budget completion, reporting periods and background processes. • Reduce repetitive administrative effort. • Support authorised updates and recalculations through governed processes. Instead of rem...

  Your IDU environment is at the heart of your organisation's planning, reporting, forecasting, and decision-making. As your organisation evolves, new users join, processes change, and new functionality is introduced, it's important to keep your environment optimised to ensure you're getting the best possible performance and user experience. Join us for this month's Empower Half Hour , where we'll walk through a practical IDU Health Check and share simple ways to optimise your environment, improve efficiency, and make the most of the latest capabilities available in IDU. During this practical session, we'll cover: How to review and optimise your IDU configuration for improved performance and speed. Simple administrator health checks that can enhance the user experience and system efficiency. Ways to ensure users have access to the right structures, layouts, and functionality. How to check whether you're running the latest version of IDU and benefiting from ...

  Your Numbers Just Got a Voice. Introducing IDU AI Insights | 29 July 2026 | Empower Half Hour For years, IDU has helped you plan, budget, forecast, and report. Now, your data can talk back.   IDU AI Insights is here. It transforms your actuals, budgets, and forecasts into clear, intelligent explanations. It highlights what has changed, what matters, and where to act. No digging. No waiting. Just insight, instantly. The Insight Agent surfaces variances, trends, and emerging risks early, in plain language your whole team can understand. Built for finance and designed for control: The model suggests. The human decides Full governance, validation, and auditability Nothing leaves your control This is AI built for finance. Join us for 30 minutes and see your numbers come to life.  Register Now!    

Still relying on spreadsheets and manual counts to manage your assets? There's a better way. In case you missed it - view the recording of the IDU Fixed Assets Empower Half Hour in the IDU Training Academy.  In just half an hour, you'll discover how to: Verify assets in real time using just a smartphone Generate and print QR code labels — no specialist scanners needed Set up locations, cost centres, and verification schedules with ease Automatically populate your depreciation budget by cost centre Report across class, location, department, or region — your way Please let us know if you have any questions or would like us to set up a demonstration of the Fixed Asset Management Solution to your team.

  Still relying on spreadsheets and manual counts to manage your assets? There's a better way. Join us for our next Empower Half Hour — where Margie Whitten shows you how to turn your asset register into a fully operational, audit-ready tool. Wednesday 17 th June 11.30am SAST In just half an hour, you'll discover how to: Verify assets in real time using just a smartphone Generate and print QR code labels — no specialist scanners needed Set up locations, cost centres, and verification schedules with ease Automatically populate your depreciation budget by cost centre Report across class, location, department, or region — your way This session is free, practical, and designed to show you exactly what IDU Asset Management can do for your business. 👉 Reserve your spot: REGISTER HERE We'd love to see you there.

In just two days, finance professionals, customers, partners, and industry leaders will come together for the much-anticipated IDU User Conference 2026. From insightful sessions and practical product deep dives to networking opportunities, customer success stories, and a few exciting surprises along the way, this year’s conference is set to deliver an engaging and energising experience for everyone attending. Whether you are joining us to explore the latest in budgeting, forecasting, reporting, financial modelling, or scenario planning, the conference is designed to help you gain practical insights, connect with peers, and discover new ways to drive smarter financial decision-making. We are especially looking forward to welcoming our incredible customers and partners who continue to shape and strengthen the IDU community. The countdown is officially on. We cannot wait to see you on Wednesday!

  Join us live to see how smarter data structures can transform your dashboards. Wednesday 22nd April 2026 at 11.30am SAST Learn how account structures, cost centres, and layout profiles work together to deliver clear, real-time insights, without the need for static reports. With customisable views and drill-down capabilities, each user can access the information that matters most to them. In this session: • Build meaningful, multi-level data views • Use interactive dashboards to uncover insights • Customise layouts for better visibility and control • Monitor key metrics and tasks at a glance Walk away with practical ways to configure your dashboards for faster, more informed decision-making. Register Now!

  Join us at the IDU User Conference 2026, happening 13–15 May at The Rockefeller Hotel on Cape Town ’s foreshore. This year’s theme, Charting the Course , is all about how you, as a finance leader , can navigate uncertainty, make confident decisions with reliable data, and steer your organisation toward success.   BOOK YOUR SPOT ...

  Data Movement & Protection: From Source to Report (Securely) Join us for our next IDU Empower Half Hour on 18 March , where we will take a closer look at how data moves through IDU and the safeguards in place to keep it secure along the way. Wednesday, 18th March at 11:30 AM SAST In this session, we will walk through how data is sourced from your upstream systems, how it is protected while being transferred and stored, and how checks and controls help ensure the information you rely on remains accurate and trustworthy. We will also touch on how sensitive data, including payroll information, is handled with the appropriate levels of confidentiality and protection. If you are interested in what happens behind the scenes as your data moves from source to report, this session will provide a clear and practical overview. Presented by:  Wayne Claassen, Gary Kruger & Mark Sayle Have questions ahead of time? Reply to this email—we'd love to hear from you! We hop...

IDU Conference 2026 - Registration is open! In a world that keeps shifting, finance needs a clear direction. This May, join us for the IDU User Conference 2026 — Charting the Course. 📅   13–15 May 2026 📍   The Rockefeller Hotel, Cape Town Foreshore What To Look Forward To                      Keynote speakers on leadership, AI and global trends                      An exclusive first look at exciting new product features                      The IDU Development Roadmap — see what's coming                      One-on-one and team sessions with IDU's expert team                      Expert-led training sessions                      Networkin...

  Join us for this month's Empower Half Hour and discover how to make forecasting in IDU simpler, faster, and more accurate—whether you're managing monthly updates, quarterly reviews, or annual planning cycles. Wednesday, 25 February at 11:30 AM SAST In just 30 minutes, you'll learn: ✓ How to efficiently support monthly, quarterly, and year-end forecasts ✓ Techniques for managing assumption-based forecasts that actually work ✓ The secret to forecasting at the right level of detail (without the complexity) ✓ Practical tips for keeping forecasts accurate and up-to-date all year long REGISTER HERE Led by Margie Whitten , this session is designed for finance teams and operational managers involved in budgeting and forecasting. These sessions fill up fast, and we want to make sure you don't miss out on actionable insights you can implement immediately.  We hope to see you there!

We are excited to invite you to our annual IDU User Conference , taking place in Cape Town from 13 – 15 May 2026 at The Rockefeller Hotel . This year’s theme, Charting the Course: Navigating Tomorrow with Insight and Agility, reflects our focus on helping finance leaders plan confidently and adapt quickly in a rapidly changing world. The conference is designed to be both informative and enjoyable, combining practical learning with the opportunity to connect with peers and the IDU team. You can expect: Engaging and inspiring guest speakers Hands-on IDU training sessions Updates on the IDU development roadmap One-on-one time with IDU experts Plenty of networking opportunities And, of course, a memorable gala dinner For new customers, this event is not only informative and invaluable but also a lot of fun! View highlights from our 2025 conference HERE There are three packages to choose from, catering to different preferences and travel needs. Full package...

  From AI Help to Helpdesk, we’ve got you covered. Even the most user-friendly system can sometimes leave you looking for a little help. Join us for this quick session to explore all the ways you can access support in IDU-Concept — from our new in-platform AI Help to our highly trained Helpdesk team, the comprehensive Training Academy, and the help files within the software.  And if you ever need a more personal touch, your dedicated account manager or consultant is just a call away. Find out how easy it is to get the right help, right when you need it. Join us for this short live Empower Half Hour Wednesday 19th November at 11.30 SAST Register Now!

Unlock quick, powerful ways to report and analyse data in IDU-Concept. We’ll cover standard, custom, and drill-down reports, dashboards, and Excel exports—plus tips to spot trends, track variances, and get insights fast. 30 minutes. No fluff. Just smarter reporting. Date:   Wednesday 22nd October Time:   11.30am SAST Register Now

  Join Minette Joubert, one of our Senior Consultants, for a live Empower Half Hour master class packed with insider tips to help you get the most out of IDU-Concept. Date: Wednesday 17th September Time: 11.30am SAST In just 30 minutes, Minette will share 20 practical ways to streamline your setup, boost efficiency and save valuable time.    Don’t miss this chance to level up your IDU skills. REGISTER NOW! We hope to see you there!

  Join us for our August Empower Half Hour, in this live webinar  we will show you how to get more out of IDU-Concept for managing project budgets, tracking progress and reporting with precision.  Whether you are handling small initiatives or large-scale rollouts, this session will help you make IDU work harder for your projects and beyond. Date: Wednesday 20th August Time: 11.30am SAST Register Now to secure your spot. If you are not able to attend this session, a recording will be available in the IDU Training Academy after the event. 

  Join us for our next Empower Half Hour: Integrated Financial Modelling in IDU-Concept Date: Wednesday 16 th July Time: 11.30am SAST If you are already using zero-based or bottom-up budgeting in IDU-Concept, you know how powerful it is for control, accuracy, and collaboration. But what happens when you need to zoom out, reforecast quickly or align with changing strategic goals? This Empower Half Hour focuses on the Financial Modelling capabilities in IDU-Concept and will show you how to enhance your existing budgeting process using combination of top-down planning, assumption-based modelling and bottom-up budgeting. Learn how to connect your numbers to the bigger picture and adapt with confidence. What you will get out of the session: Learn how to combine strategic planning with operational detail See how Top-Down Budgeting can cascade high-level targets automatically Explore Assumption-Based Modelling to plan using key drivers like inflation or...

  Join our June Empower Half Hour - Wednesday 18th June at 11.30am SAST We have introduced a powerful new enhancement to IDU-Concept Layout Profiles: Column Groups and Nested Column Groups . This feature lets you organise columns into collapsible, logical sections — bringing clarity, structure, and flexibility to every layout. This gives administrators greater control and delivers a cleaner, more intuitive experience for end users. Join us for the June Empower Half Hour, where we will show you how to transform your layout profiles and demonstrate the impact this feature has across all modules. In this session, you will learn: How to create and manage column groups When and why to use nested groupings How this simplifies the user experience across all modules Tips to get the most out of your layout profiles This is a must-attend if you want to: Cut clutter from complex layouts Improve navigation for your users Unlock smarter r...

  Be part of the IDU User Conference 2025, from 21 May to 23 May, at the beautiful President Hotel in Bantry Bay, Cape Town. ​ This year’s conference, "Simplifying Complexity," invites you to enhance your skills and knowledge. Enjoy two days of hands-on training, inspiring speakers, and collaboration with IDU’s expert team.    Don’t miss this opportunity to streamline your processes and connect with industry peers! BOOK YOUR SPOT Day 1 Featured Speakers Pieter Geldenhuys Renowned Futurist & Strategist  Dr Imtiaz Sooliman Founder - Gift of the Givers Steven Powell Head of Forensics - ENSAfrica Download Conference Agenda Special Thanks! We extend our gratitude to our event partners ­ ­ We would like to thank   Braintree  f or once again partnering with us on this event! ­