Ghanaian IT firm commits to greater innovation, growth, impact

By Isaac AIDOO in Accra, Ghana

FAIRGREEN Limited, an indigenous Ghanaian Information Technology (IT) solutions provider, has on the occasion of its silver jubilee committed to a future of greater innovation, growth and impact in the IT space in Ghana, Africa and the rest of the world.

Managers of the company at a recent colourful ceremony in Accra said they were “excited about the possibilities that lie ahead.”

Gifty P. Boahene, founder and chief executive officer of the company said, “Looking to the future, we are excited about the possibilities that lie ahead. Technology continues to advance, new challenges will arise, and we are ready to face them head-on.”

She added that “together, we will continue to evolve, innovate, and collaborate to create solutions that exceed our clients’ expectations.”

The company remained resolute that with the continued support of its valued clients, partners, suppliers, and the dedicated Fairgreen team, it will continue to shape the future and set new benchmarks of excellence in the IT industry.

Diligence, transformative prowess reasons for success

Boahene observed that the company’s transformative journey had moulded it into a vibrant IT solutions provider, adding that their success over the past 25 years had been the result of diligent work and thoughtful strategic decisions at every step.

“Our approach focused on identifying our client’s unique needs and tailoring solutions to meet these demands.”

She asserted that what distinguished Fairgreen Limited in the market and determined its success was its capacity to provide customised design, implementation, and support without foreign involvement.

She disclosed that more than half of their clients had been with them for over two decades, citing consistency in the delivery of solutions and values that match budgets as reasons for the loyalty of clientele.

“More than 50 percent of our clients have been with us for 20 years or more and about 70 percent of our clients have been with us for 10 years or more,” the Fairgreen CEO disclosed.

According to her, “over the past 25 years, we have weathered storms, embraced change, and adapted to the evolving demands of the market. Our success is a testament to the dedication, hard work, and unwavering commitment of our team members and the trust and support of our valued clients.”

Poised to stay relevant in market

The IT infrastructure provider is focused on its vision to ensure that “we stay relevant in the market and continue to take advantage of our strengths and our opportunities, and leverage on them.”

Not oblivious of the difficult operating terrain in Ghana, Boahene is confident that Fairgreen would evolve along with the private sector .

“To be part of the evolution,  we have to keep abreast with technology to ensure that our customers continue to have value for their money,” she notes.

To offer cutting-edge IT solutions to businesses

The company says it is exploring opportunities in cloud computing to provide cutting-edge solutions for businesses.

Yaw Ofori-Adjei, chief technical officer and co-owner of the company, explains that cloud computing enables businesses and individuals to store and process data remotely, reducing the need for on-premises infrastructure and providing scalability and flexibility.

Ofori-Adjei mentions edge computing, cybersecurity and data analytics as some of the other services the company was considering to empower businesses to scale up operations, ensure business continuity, and make informed data-driven decisions. Edge computing brings data processing and storage closer to the data source or end-users.

“We recognise the opportunities that data-driven decisions offer our clients to optimise their operations. We will be coming to you to better understand how we can help you gain a competitive edge,” he stated.

Ofori-Adjei reiterated the company’s commitment to innovation, collaboration, and elevating services to meet the evolving needs of its clients.

Touching on cyber security, he said: “The digital age presents a continuous threat to all institutions and businesses across sectors. We want to be able to support our customers to stay a step ahead and protect their valuable data.”

Force to reckon with, reliable partner par excellence

Fairgreen has consistently remained at the forefront of the IT solutions industry in Ghana. Their ability to embrace new challenges and opportunities has solidified their reputation as a reliable partner, helping clients navigate the complexities of a rapidly changing technology landscape.

The company takes immense pride in being fully Ghanaian-owned, providing tailored IT solutions that compare with the best in the world. They have the largest footprint of Tier III data centres built in Ghana, entirely by Ghanaians.

An impressive, indigenous success story

Eric Nsarkoh, portfolio advisor for MEST Africa, hailed the Fairgreen success story in providing enterprise-level solutions and the fact that it is Ghanaian founded, noting, “we have seen so many names come and go. A lot of them are not from here. A lot of them are partners that we have built up and then they shut down simply because some global restructuring had happened and this (Ghana) was no longer a priority market,” he recalled, adding: “We want to be part of this one (Fairgreen Limited) that is addressed here and native of this land and is willing to propel us forward.”

Nsarkoh, a technology enthusiast himself, adds: “The evolution towards cloud and artificial intelligence (AI) has taken over.” Under those circumstances, he lamented, “it becomes tough because our generation has no knowledge of these things, unfortunately.”

He encouraged the leadership of Fairgreen to set up cloud infrastructure to support grassroot businesses and the innovation ecosystem around micro merchants.

“We need help at the grassroots as well. We need solutions that will deliver business to the consumer crowd, we need solutions that will deliver the offering for the youth…you know the method, you know the technology, you have the skills, you employ the people. We are there to help but it is a humble request, it is a national duty that you bail out technology infrastructure for this space, using all the skills you’ve gathered.”