RPC Data launches Capability Centres
So ware Solutions provider, RPC Data has announced intentions to rollout Capability Centres across the country.
According to the company, the initiative launched in Gaborone will expand to other areas within the country once the model becomes successful. Since incorporation till the time connectivity became more dependable and stable, RPC like many other organizations had to hire and bring onsite expensive expat consultants to support its operations and deliver its projects. en came a phase when RPC outsourced some of its work to companies in India, Zimbabwe and the likes for cost e ective delivery of projects. However, since 2022, in post COVID, RPC has re- strategized. e RPC Data, Managing Director, Komal Rao said the Centres are instigated and encouraged by the huge talent pool that exists within the country. He said the key functions and objectives of RPC Capability Centres are shared services facility responsible for providing so ware consulting, customer relationship management ( CRM), IT and finance services to the entire organization. “So RPC is partnering with colleges or universities in Botswana, we already have MoUs with two universities in Botswana. “We are conducting campus interviews and o ering employment to students even before they graduate,” Rao said emphasizing that the company will leverage on the large pool of talent that graduate every year.
He said the Centres will focus on training and retooling to commensurate with both the organization’s requirements and industry trends, and become the centres of excellence in the technologies that the market demands.
Rao is optimistic the Centres will provide the much needed bench strength to the organization and targets to become the hub for the SADC region by 2028. In addition, RPC Data says all graduates who have been employed will become certi ed in major technologies and products and the certi cations cost will be borne by RPC Data. “ey will be trained on leading technologies and solutions like Oracle, SAP, iVend Retail and Cybersecurity solutions and in addition to modern technologies including Java, Python and Apex. A comprehensive integrated training model is being used that supplements project- based training with formal and ad- hoc sessions.” Rao said RPC’s commitment to using raw talent from graduates is a testament to the potential of youth. “rough rigorous training programs tailored to the current and future needs of the industry, we transition these students into professionals who are not just employees but contributors to the growth of our nation.” With 34 years of operation, providing business so ware solutions including both ERP and Line of Business solutions, cloud solutions and digital transformation solutions such as RPA automation and IoT connectivity which assist with enhancing operational e ciency across industries, RPC Data has a track record spanning Botswana, Zambia, Uganda, Namibia, Kenya and other countries in the region.