About Us

The Computer Bird’s credentials

While The Computer Bird in its present form was established in 2002, its people have been involved with SYSPRO since 1986. This exceptional collective knowledge and understanding of SYSPRO systems is one of our defining strengths.

Our ability to adapt SYSPRO to meet a client’s specific and changing needs has become the cornerstone of our business and we have become well known as SYSPRO turnaround specialists.

We make it our business to keep ourselves and our clients abreast of current standards and requirements relating to such aspects as internal controls and best business practice, including meeting corporate governance requirements.

Our technical knowledge and expertise

Between them, our personnel have a wide range of skills including:

  • In-depth knowledge of SYSPRO software
  • Implementation and project management methodologies to ensure successful projects
  • Extensive experience with SYSPRO training, problem solving and support
  • Customisation, including report development using various report writers
  • Development using Access, Crystal and other languages as appropriate
  • Technical competence with relevant hardware and operating systems.
     

 

 

Our business approach

Although operating in a high tech environment, the philosophies and values of The Computer Bird are practical and down to earth. The Computer Bird logo represents the South African Hornbill, graced in all the colours of our national flag. The company is proudly South African and committed to making its contribution to the country and its economy.

We are committed to adding value through the work that we undertake: we build up sound business relationships with clients through gaining an excellent understanding of what really matters in their businesses.

In the end, happy clients are the ultimate measure of our performance. Many of our clients have been known to us for 15 years or more.

If you are one of our long-standing clients, thank you for staying with us - or if you are thinking of joining us as a client, please contact one of the directors (Wendy Thompson (CEO) or Digby Lorimer) for further assistance.