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About IA Brandss

Information Academy, also known as IA Brandss, was established in 2012. It is a privately owned management consulting company based in Botswana. For over 10 years, IA Brandss has focused on offering fair and objective advice on data, knowledge, governance and compliance, strategy, programs, policies, procedures, and systems based on careful observation.

Our mission is to use imagination, vision, and resilience to accelerate and change the future. 

IA Brandss have helped hundreds of clients create strategic plans around the definition and deployment of management solutions and their related functional and technical requirements. With our experience in choosing technology platforms, IA Brandss can help any organization find and use information management solutions that best fit their specific needs and goals.

Our Mission & Vision

Vision: We serve as a primary resource for supporting professional development and relationships, essential for info-centric businesses to thrive.

Mission: We are a full-service boutique that provides info-centric businesses with the necessary tools to ensure their ongoing success.

Value:

Professional Development.
Botho
Innovation
Integrity

Why Choose Us

Since we started, IA Brandss has been meeting the information governance and compliance needs of both public and private businesses. Today, IA Brandss offers special benefits that regular management consulting firms do not. We have expert understanding of the latest trends, laws, rules, processes, staffing, and technology related to document and records management.

Unique Selling Points (USPs)

Expertise and Experience

IA Brandss primary service is a management information consulting practice dedicated to providing advisory services related to enterprise records management and the broader spectrum that encompasses information governance and privacy. IA Brandss offers the following management consulting services to organizations large and small:

  • Review and recommendations for data and management design and development to achieve ultimate compliance tailored to each organisation;
  • Development of Privacy and Access to Information policies and programs;
  • Development and implementation File Plan and Retention Schedule for the ultimate disposition of records to ensure fully defensible records management programs;
  • Definition of Enterprise Taxonomies (metadata) framework for the classification and organization of records and information;
  • Records management training based on ARMA’s Generally Accepted Recordkeeping Principles (GARP) and AIIM best practices;
  • Legislative research and validation, and specifically tailored rules and regulations for all jurisdictions in Botswanaaccording to organization size and scope;
  • Enterprise document records management technology procurement development, proposal evaluation and vendor selection;
  • Information architecture design and development with a specific focus on the user experience (UX) to successfully align user goals and business goals with the usability of the solution;
  • Develop content migration strategies to support the classification and migration of records from legacy applications to Electronic Document and Records Management (EDRM) Solutions;
  • Change management and awareness to support records management objectives.

Our Approach

We believe in a structured, results-driven methodology that ensures success at every stage. Our process is built on four key pillars:

Company & Team

IA has a reliable group of consultants available at all times. We keep our back office small to lower our costs and pay our experts fairly.

Dr Marguerite Margie Serema

CEO

Mr Habeenzu Keleba

Partner

Mrs Katlego Fiona Veerni

Partner

Christine-Rita Namusobya Abankwah

Patrner

Our Core Values

INTEGRITY

We demonstrate integrity in everything that we do

INNOVATION

We create an environment where innovation flourishes

BOTHO

We treat every human being with respect and humility

Why partner with IA Brandss

Technology is improving, business models are changing, rules are adjusting, the economy is fluctuating, and we are more linked around the world than ever before. These can all be chances for you if you have the right mindset and knowledge. Although the future changes many things, you can also shape it. IA Brandss is a worldwide consulting company that offers Internal Audit, Risk, Business, and Technology services. We help you deal with changes in the world with confidence. We listen to you first, then explore further to help you find chances and risks that others might overlook. We create solutions with custom teams and work closely with you for great teamwork. Companies no longer want stock replies that worked yesterday. We’re here to support you as you embrace the opportunities that changes bring. When you’re ready to look ahead with confidence, let us work with you for a brighter future.

IA Brandss transformed our business. Facing challenges with data management and compliance, their team delivered a tailored strategy using AI and machine learning, bridging data silos and creating a single source of truth. They guided us to achieve ISO certification quickly and revamped our content strategy, boosting our brand’s visibility. Their knowledge management frameworks empowered us to drive innovation and profitability. IA Brandss is professional, expert, and truly committed to their clients’ success. Highly recommended!

Dr. Lebogang M.
Chief Operations Officer, Innovate Africa Group
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