AFRICA enterprise software vendors .” “ Not many companies can add the momentum that we do from our footprint from Nigeria to Ethiopia ,” Awtaney continues . “ If a start-up wants to think about solving a Pan- African problem , it ’ s going to need a trusted confidant who can take it to 25 countries . Similarly if you ’ re a large company in America or elsewhere but do not have the know-how to tap into Africa , then you need a trusted advisor who is present in 25 countries and can execute for you .”
Platform of growth This presence is what provides iSON Group with a crucial advantage . A pan continent footprint becomes the unique selling point above all else as the company has the understanding of local regulation , local challenges and the ability to successfully operate in 25 different countries with 13 new clients last fiscal year .
“ The real unique thing that iSON offers is the platform across those countries and the ability to combine that presence with these start-ups and build and scale from that ,” Awtaney says .
Throughout its four verticals iSON Group has made significant investments in order to grow as a smart technology company , but for Awtaney , one particular area of growth is something that is very close to his heart – iSON Foundation .
Through iSON Foundation , which hasn ’ t been officially formalised just yet , iSON Group has partnered with a number of non-for-profit charities to work with and support local communities . Spearheading this mission jointly with the foundation is an organisation called Girl Effect . The Girls Connect pilot program , launched in July 2016 through an initial pilot phase , is a pioneering platform that allows girls to access information , conversations and oneto-one mentoring that is designed
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