By Patrick Onioha
Microsoft in partnership with Reliance InfoSystem motivates brands executives to embrace digital transformation at the Christmas in the cloud event held at Microsoft Nigeria recently.
The C-Level Executives across businss organizations were enjoined to embrace digital transformation as a route to creating differentiation in the marketplace.
Speaking at the event; Managing Director, Reliance Infosystems, Olayemi Popoola, stated that digital transformation powered by Microsoft cloud can be leveraged to position businesses for profitable disruption and attainment of business excellence. He made specific reference to Microsoft Dynamics 365 being an unprecedented combination of CRM+ERP platform on Microsoft cloud which helps drive profitability while not incurring cost on asset and licenses.
Buttressing the relevance of technology in today’s business, Head, Legal Services, Microsoft Nigeria, John Edokpolo, identified that today’s realities have conditioned organizations to take their businesses beyond what it used to be in the past, and more businesses all over the world are seeing the need to be in the cloud.
On why organizations should trust Microsoft cloud, Edokpolo noted that organizations who entrust their data to the Microsoft cloud have every right to feel safe as data safety is key for them.
“Because it’s your data, you decide who has access, and you work with us to decide where it is located. To safeguard your data, we use advanced security technology and cryptography. Our compliance is independently audited, and we’re transparent on many levels—from how we handle legal demands for your customer data to the security of our code. We offer detailed trust information on each of our cloud services.” Edokpolo said.
Speaking on how businesses and brands can be lead digital transformation motion in a recession economy, Vice Chairman, Fedex Nigeria, Isaac Orolugbagbe said:
“Organizations must take stock of where they are vis-à-vis where they want to be and champion the change with technology trends. He pointed out that people must learn to open their minds to technology that drives values rather than mere acquisition of technology.”
Reliance Infosystems specializes in designing and implementing business critical information technology solutions, uniquely combining our proven intellectual property with premier partner technologies to provide our customers with the competitive edge needed to succeed in today’s business and technology landscapes.
L-R: Vice-Chairman, Fedex Nigeria, Mr. Isaac Orolugbagbe; Managing Director, Reliance Infosystems, Mr. Olayemi Popoola; and Group CFO, UACN Plc, Mr. Abdul Bello; during Digital Transformation Seminar held at Microsoft Nigeria office, Civic Towers, Lagos, recently.