MUSCAT: Only those businesses powered by technology can thrive in the future and hence, businesses must consider empowering themselves with the latest in the techno world to stay in business.
This was said by experts who attended the seminar on 'Technology Powered Business Growth –Importance of Latest Technology in Your Business' at the Oman Chamber of Commerce and Industries hall recently.
Enabling businesses with most modern technology helps the entity increase the efficiency of systems, products and services while facilitating tracking and streamlining processes in the organisation.
Additionally, technologically-enabled companies help the promoters maintain data flow and manage contacts and employee records, resulting in reducing the costs and accelerating a steady growth.
Organised by the World Malayalee Council Middle East Region in association with the Oman Chamber of Commerce and Industry, the conference that aimed at providing valuable insights into leveraging the latest technologies for business success, witnessed experts in businesses and technology converging at the OCCI to share their expertise with their Omani counterparts.
Abdul Latheef Mohidheen Kunhi, Board Member of the Oman Chamber of Commerce and Chairman of Expats Foreign Investment Forum, TK Vijayan, Chairman, World Malayalee Council (Middle East), who is also the Founder and CEO of Gulf Trading & Contracting LLC, For World Malayalee Council – Oman Province, Ravindran MK Francis Thalachira, Sabu Kurian Jose KK, Chairman President Genereal Secretary, Treasurer, Dr Nasser al Yahyaei, Assistant Rector for Administrative and Financial Affairs, Arab Open University, were present at the conference where the keynote address was delivered by Abdul Latheef, Board Member, OCCI.
“By and large, Business Technology Management is a next-gen programme and a fast progressing trans-disciplinary research area and a very crucial professional discipline in business administration. Learning business management technology will help the future generation to bridge the gap between Management and Information Technology and help the sailing a hassle-free one,” Abdul Latheef said.
Dr Kabaly Subramaniam, Head of Faculty of Business Studies at the Arab Open University, and Dr Sherimon PC, Head of Faculty of Computer Studies, Arab Open University attended the panel discussion moderated by Issac John Pattaniparampil, Editorial Director of Khaleej Times.
Dr Mathew Philip, Assistant Dean Academic Affairs, Muscat College, Dr Araby Madbouly, Head of Business Department, Muscat College, Dr Subramanian Muthuraman, AssistantProfessor, Faculty of Business, AOU and Chair of Academic Committee, ISM- Muscat, Davis Kallukaran, Indo Gulf and Middle East Chamber of Commerce, Dr Afshan Younis, Assistant Professor- Faculty of Business, Arab Open University, Dr Ramalingam Dharmalingam- Faculty of IT, Majan University College, and Yousuf al Hussaini, Faculty of Computer Studies, Arab Open University were also present at the conference that saw brainstorming session by experts.
The conference further concluded that technological advancements and changes have played an instrumental role in evolving business processes and activities and accentuated various business activities such as marketing, promotions, sales, and accounting that helped modern business.
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