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Logikal eyes renewable energy sector

Staff Writer
By Staff Writer, ITWeb
Johannesburg, 12 Jan 2012

Systems integration specialist, Logikal Consulting has expanded its presence to 15 African countries and plans to aggressive roll out services and IT support to the utilities and renewable energy sectors.

“Utilities are no less a business than any other,” says Gerald Naidoo, CEO of Logikal Consulting. “But in addition to the usual systems that all businesses need, they have unique requirements. The SAP and SAS software tools that have been specifically created for utilities are as essential as a good accounting system.”

These software tools not only provide an integrated view on maintenance, but also offer a complete business intelligence view on the entire business of the utility.

Naidoo says many African countries are investing in sustainable energy initiatives.

According to Logikal, the renewable energy sector has grown relatively slowly in SA in comparison to other African countries. But, as a result, Logikal says it has gained much knowledge and experience that it can offer local companies.

“The proliferation of wind and sustainable energy programmes we are seeing in Kenya, Nigeria and SA are changing the power generation business on the continent,” says Naidoo.

He points out that this will have implications for utilities and the people who lead them - work processes, organisational models, competitive strategies and leadership methods will all be affected.

“This is the wave of the future and is essential to ensuring sustainability for these countries. It therefore becomes crucial to manage these programmes effectively to ensure they deliver effectively. We see our role not just as consultants and systems integrators, but are proud to be a meaningful contributor to each country's growth initiatives,” Naidoo concludes.

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