This came on the heels of the founder
and chairman of iSON Group, Ramesh Awtaney also conferred with the
‘Entrepreneur of The Year’ award in the
individual category during the
India-Africa Trade and Investment Forum 2016” organized by ASSOCHAM India Africa in Biz Awards 2016.
The award
ceremony consisted of a special session “A Spotlight on the emerging opportunities
in various regions of Africa” which witnessed two addresses
namely “Africa: harnessing the business potential” and “West
Africa: capitalizing the land of diverse opportunities” delivered
by H.E. Mr. Ernest Rwamucyo, High Commissioner, Rwanda High
Commission & H.E. Mr. Niankoro Samake, Ambassador, Embassy of the
Republic of Mali respectively.
The highlight of the ceremony was its
valedictory session which was graced by the presence of Shri Ram Kripal Yadav,
Hon’ble Minister of State for Rural Development and Land Resources, Government
of India.
ASSOCHAM has emerged as the
fountainhead of knowledge for the Indian ICT industry set to redefine the
dynamics of growth and development in this technology driven cyber age. ASSOCHAM is regarded as a forceful, proactive,
forward looking institution equipping itself to meet the aspirations of
corporate India in the new world of business.
The Entrepreneur of The Year’ award is
given yearly to an individual who has distinguished himself through outstanding
achievements in his field in Africa. This year’s award is iSON’s second consecutive
win in recognition of its role in bridging the digital divide across Africa
while positioning “Africa” as an on shoring destination.
Ramesh
Awtaney, Founder & Chairman of iSON Group commenting on the award said, “We
are deeply honored to receive both awards. iSON is passionate about driving and
expanding the IT industry not just in India but all across our footprints
around the world. To be recognized by one of the most influential institutions
in India is a rewarding achievement to us.”
For
over five years in Africa, iSON has been in the forefront of driving digital
inclusion and providing end to end solutions that facilitate the growth and
diversity of technology within its markets. Its founder and Chairman, Ramesh
Awtaney, has received several awards and commendations for his exemplary role
in fostering a truly Digital Africa.
"Our investment in developing local systems and
empowering local talent through skill development centre has become the
prototype to follow. We have inculcated proven best practices from IT driven
markets like India and reversed the exploitative trend of "taking work to
IP" that was prevalent in African industry. Instead, iSON Group has proven
that it is possible to take "IP to work" to help Africa
generate large scale employment and revenues.
iSON is
the past recipient of the Great Place To Work Award (GPTW) Nigeria 2016 award
and ASSOCHAM award winner for “Distinguished achievement in IT and ITeS” in
both 2015 and 2016. iSON is truly fulfilling its core mandate and vision of a
Digital Africa.
Recently,
Awtaney was also bestowed with the “Technology CEO of the Year” Award during
2016 NiTA Awards ceremony through public voting. The Nigeria Technology Awards (NiTA) is an award ceremony organized to
recognize, celebrate and reward Technology Entrepreneurs, Innovators,
Inventors, Academicians and policy makers in Nigeria.
The objective of the NiTA
is to promote and commend the excellent achievements to which Nigeria
Technology professionals and organizations contribute towards building a
sustainable economy using technology, the Awards also aimed to encourage local
practitioners to develop innovative and creative Technology solutions, which
will uplift the image of Nigeria both locally and internationally.
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