Computer and Allied Products Dealers Association of Nigeria (CAPDAN) has urged its member to adopt technology driven solutions in running of their businesses.
Comrade Ahmed Ojikutu, President CAPDAN, made this appeal at the launch of Sage Software at computer village, ikeja.
The one day business workshop with the theme “business insights on accountability and visibility, the sage solutions” was organized by Olivet Cloud Solutions in partnership with sage solutions and CAPDAN.
Comrade Ojikutu , stressed that any business that is not driven by technology is not yet in business, he thereby entreat its members to adopt technology driven solutions in running of their businesses.
He noted that technology is the driving force of any 21st century business, encouraging CAPDAN members that sage solutions can give them the best of accountability and visibility in their businesses.
He added that any business that is still operating in a brick and mortar way has limited opportunities in terms of customer base, because very few customers would be able to access you business, adding that when you embrace technology, your business will go to the next level.
The CAPDAN President stated that their aim in bring the workshop down to computer village is for their people to know that technology is the new way of doing business.
He prayed that everybody who attended the workshop goes home with something tangible and convert it to better use.
Magnus Nmonwu, Regional Director Sage West Africa, in his own speech said that computer village is one of the hubs where you will get all your technology needs.
He added that their aim as a company is to provide solution and support to startups and small businesses.
He noted that the world is moving in a rapid pace with the advent of technology, so also is business.
He also stated that they have made their price competitive enough so as to encourage small businesses adopt technology driven business.
Nmonwu, noted that the solutions they are offering to the market are affordable and scalable to meet what their customers want.
Chioma Chima, MD Olivet Cloud Solutions, said that their aim for organizing the workshop is to help SME’s know the profitability margin of their businesses and also have visibility.
She added that the partnership with CAPDAN will ensure that end users of these solutions get the right Sage software and not pirated version.
She noted that CAPDAN members will also make little money from selling the Sage software.
She decried the rate in which businesses fold up in Nigeria today and attribute it to lack of accountability.
She also noted that the workshop is aimed towards helping customers deploy solutions them manage their business.
She stated that technology has come to stay in Nigeria and that it is helping businesses to grow.