Highlights from the NetOne Schools & ICT Expo

The recent NetOne Schools & ICT Expo brought together school leaders, ICT managers, bursars, and solution providers around one key question: how can schools modernise operations without losing control of costs and data?

At Radical Systems, we shared practical implementation examples from schools that have gone live with CatVision ERP , Sage Pastel , and cloud-hosted school portals .

Top themes discussed at the expo

1. Unified systems beat disconnected tools

Many schools still run admissions, fees, accounting, and communication in separate systems. The outcome is duplicated work and slow reporting.

2. Parent experience is now strategic

Parents expect online access to balances, statements, and notices. A secure portal is no longer a nice-to-have.

3. Data visibility improves decision quality

Principals and boards need live numbers, not month-end surprises. Dashboards and automated reports were a major focus.

Practical recommendations for schools

• Start with a systems audit: identify duplicate data capture points
• Prioritise fees, student records, and reporting integration first
• Use a phased rollout campus by campus where necessary
• Train bursars and administrators with real scenarios

Where Radical Systems fits in

We help schools move from fragmented processes to integrated operations using:

• CatVision ERP for core school operations
• Sage Pastel for robust accounting controls
• School Portal deployments for parent and student access

If your school attended the NetOne Expo and wants an implementation roadmap, contact our team for a tailored workshop.