(iii) Case Study 3: PointClick Technologies from Gambia:
A Case Study of PointClick Technologies in Gambia
PointClick Technologies , a startup based in Gambia, specializes in cloud services, managing infrastructure for companies, and facilitating their transition to cloud-based IT solutions. It also focuses on helping organizations harness the power of Al by building custom Al models to leverage their data effectively.
Status
Main Product Description PointClick
Target Sectors Various industries seeking to adopt cloud-based IT solutions and Al technologies
In-House Skills The startup does not have in-house AI development skills
Funding The startup has experienced carly- stage investments to fuel its growth and development.
Growth The startup has grown from a one- person operation to a team of 52 professionals across various branches and countries, offering
Technologies offers cloud management services and assists companies
in leveraging Al for their specfic objectives.
cloud and Al solutions to diverse clients.
emphasizing custom Al models built from proprictary data.
Challenges
Opportunities
Market Maturity: The market’s lack of maturity for cloud services and Al solutions presents challenges, particularly concerning infrastructure and policy limitations.
Leapfrogging with Al: The opportunity to leapfrog existing technological barriers in African coutries by embracing Al and cloud technologies. leading to advancements in various sectors and addressing local challenges. Local Solutions: Using Al to tackle local challenges in Agriculture, Education and job creation thereby contributing to socio- conomic development. Data Strategy: Implementing strategies to digitize old data and collect new data for Al systems, leveraging tools to make data actionable and digestible for Al-driven insights.
Infrastructure and Policies: The company’s operations and growth have been significantly impacted by internet stability issues and government policies against cloud services. Data Access: The company faces challenges in accessing the right data for Al model development due to a lack of relevant and structured data.
Support Needed Mentorship and Knowledge Sharing: Accessing mentorship and knowledge-sharing opportunitics particularly from Western countries, has been beneficial for the company’s growth and learning. Local Tech Ecosystem: Accessible tech events, platforms, and collaboration in Africa can greatly boost startup growth and entrepreneurial success region.
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