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SAP Africa Ecosystem in partnership with Rhema Systems have empowered over 60 delegates in local businesses of all sizes in Ghana, to discover new ways of optimizing their business processes and engage with their customers and employees through a simplified technological experience.<\/p>\n
In a forum held at Kempinski Hotel in Accra on Tuesday July 26, 2016, the delegates comprising of potential and existing customers, and SAP Africa Ecosystem partners also had the opportunity to create business links that would enable them to invest and grow their businesses.<\/p>\n
The Managing Director of SAP West Africa, Kudzai Danha, in his address to the audience noted that \u201cDespite the economic impact of challenging commodity and oil prices, there is no doubt that Ghanaian businesses are ready to seize the opportunities in this digital economy. In fact, Ghana\u2019s real Gross Domestic Product (GDP) growth is projected to rebound to 5.2% in 2016 from 3.4% in 2015 (statistics by the World Bank), clearly indicating the positive impact of a more stable energy supply and increased contribution from the oil and gas and agriculture industries. In addition, the World Bank also predicts that the energy supply is set to improve, aiding business and, ultimately, GDP growth\u201d.<\/p>\n
Touching on the rapid growth of technology, Mr. Danha said \u201cCompelling market forces and breakthrough technologies have given rise to a powerful digital economy and to be competitive in this environment, businesses need to reimagine traditional practices for a new world of digital business\u201d<\/p>\n
He added that \u201cIn today\u2019s complex world, simplicity is key for business to innovate, grow and win.\u201d<\/p>\n
The Chief Executive Officer of Rhema Systems, Jonathan Anne, in an interview with the media, expressed how technology formed a critical component of the world\u2019s economy and the need for businesses to adopt and implement it to ensure efficiency in their outputs.<\/p>\n