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Odoo, a provider of business management solutions, is preparing to unveil Version 19 of their all-in-one business application software, at the flagship Odoo Experience in Belgium later this year.
The release promises updates across core applications, with a focus on user experience, automation and accessibility. The update will mean faster, smarter tools that will enable users to stay ahead of the curve.
The update aligns with the company’s ongoing localization efforts that have seen them register with Kenya’s Office of the Data Protection Commissioner, to ensure its systems comply fully with the Data Protection Act.
With the usage of digital payment systems increasing rapidly over the last five years, Odoo has also partnered with DPO Pay by Network, to enable African businesses to seamlessly accept digital payments.
This integration, now available as a standard feature, allows businesses to receive and process payments without leaving the Odoo environment.
As the government has been pushing for adoption of the electronic Tax Invoice Management System to enhance tax collection and management, Odoo has also integrated the eTIMS feature, which can be found within the customer database for free starting from version 17.0.
Users can generate eTIMS compliant invoices and have them automatically sent to KRA. The firm has also integrated a Payroll application that has all the statutory updates ready to use for Kenya.
In order to boost coverage, Odoo has not only been focusing on building the software, but also on building a community, through the free Odoo Academy workshops, held every week at the Nairobi office to enlighten both new and existing users on how digitisation can empower their businesses.
So far, more than 1000 individuals have attended these full-day, hands-on training sessions, gaining practical skills in essential applications like Accounting, Inventory, HR and E-commerce.
“These workshops are about more than training; they’re about building a community of empowered users who can leverage Odoo to grow their businesses,” said Patrick Lukusa, Managing Director of Odoo.
The company, which has a workforce of more than 140 staff, has so far organized business shows in more than 30 African countries, to reveal Odoo’s new features to the firm’s community across Africa.
Recognizing the importance of a strong community, the company has also been prioritizing partnerships with key stakeholders, including independent companies that resell and implement its software in the region.
Previously, Odoo has conducted most of its partner recruitment activities in Belgium, but recently, the company launched a dedicated partner management department in Kenya.
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