Veya ICT grows regional footprint
The launch of VEYA ICT's Erongo regional office branch in Walvis Bay on Friday signalled the company's expansion into Erongo Region.
According to VEYA's managing director Winnith Schrywer, the Erongo Region and Walvis Bay are pivotal to the economic growth of the country and so is the need for consistent innovation and rolling out of technologies to substantiate such exponential growth.
Schrywer pointed out that sectors within fishing, manufacturing and tourism, can benefit from improved connectivity and the advancements that ICT has to offer, especially in thriving communities such as in Walvis Bay and the heart of Namibia's economy.
“The fishing, mining, and tourism sectors are the key contributors to the GDP of the country. For these industries to stay competitive on the global market, technology becomes a key enabler. Therefore, being close to our customer base is a necessity to the industry and for keeping costs low.
“Sustainability is key and we need to empower our local resources with the required projects (and subsequent contracts) to grow and maintain the Erongo based skill sets relevant to each enterprise. By this measurement, all industries would carry the intended benefits but it also means all industries need to participate,” Schrywer said.
She also said she hopes the investment into the local economy will boost the port's importance in the region and will help to develop the technology that will propel the area forward and achieve further global recognition.
The new branch in Walvis Bay further allows the company to fulfil its commitment to existing clients more efficiently, as turnaround times and costs are reduced by the additional capacity offered by this branch.
Speaking at the launch, information minister Tjekero Tweya said the use of ICT could further improve the prosperity of both the port and the Export Processing Zone (EPZ).
“Not only will you have companies increasing their capacity and service delivery, improved technological infrastructure will also encourage more foreign companies to invest in the Export Processing Zone.”
The minister also said although infrastructure was key in advancing ICT in Namibia, for businesses to develop and thrive, skills should be placed at the top of the agenda, as well-equipped technological infrastructure required skilled Namibian citizens to utilise it effectively.
OTIS FINCK
According to VEYA's managing director Winnith Schrywer, the Erongo Region and Walvis Bay are pivotal to the economic growth of the country and so is the need for consistent innovation and rolling out of technologies to substantiate such exponential growth.
Schrywer pointed out that sectors within fishing, manufacturing and tourism, can benefit from improved connectivity and the advancements that ICT has to offer, especially in thriving communities such as in Walvis Bay and the heart of Namibia's economy.
“The fishing, mining, and tourism sectors are the key contributors to the GDP of the country. For these industries to stay competitive on the global market, technology becomes a key enabler. Therefore, being close to our customer base is a necessity to the industry and for keeping costs low.
“Sustainability is key and we need to empower our local resources with the required projects (and subsequent contracts) to grow and maintain the Erongo based skill sets relevant to each enterprise. By this measurement, all industries would carry the intended benefits but it also means all industries need to participate,” Schrywer said.
She also said she hopes the investment into the local economy will boost the port's importance in the region and will help to develop the technology that will propel the area forward and achieve further global recognition.
The new branch in Walvis Bay further allows the company to fulfil its commitment to existing clients more efficiently, as turnaround times and costs are reduced by the additional capacity offered by this branch.
Speaking at the launch, information minister Tjekero Tweya said the use of ICT could further improve the prosperity of both the port and the Export Processing Zone (EPZ).
“Not only will you have companies increasing their capacity and service delivery, improved technological infrastructure will also encourage more foreign companies to invest in the Export Processing Zone.”
The minister also said although infrastructure was key in advancing ICT in Namibia, for businesses to develop and thrive, skills should be placed at the top of the agenda, as well-equipped technological infrastructure required skilled Namibian citizens to utilise it effectively.
OTIS FINCK
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