Global Pace Competitors

TechnoServe works with enterprising people in the developing world to build competitive farms, businesses, and industries. We are a nonprofit organization that develops business solutions to poverty by linking people to information, capital and markets. Our work is rooted in the idea that hardworking people can generate income, jobs and wealth for their families and communities. With more than five decades of proven results, we believe in the power of private enterprise to transform lives. Our success in creating business solutions to poverty is due in large part to our talented and highly committed team. TechnoServe employs more than 1,500 people, the vast majority of them host-country nationals working in the field. Our staff combine business expertise with local knowledge, relationships, and context to help hardworking men and women generate income, jobs, and wealth for their families and communities. In 2024, TechnoServe's work helped transform the lives of 3.1 million people in throughout Africa, Latin America, Puerto Rico, and Asia by targeting improvements in farms, businesses, and industries. Learn more about our impact at www.technoserve.org/impact

Unique Computer Systems (UCS) is a leader in delivering innovative technology solutions that empower businesses in sales, distribution, and customer engagement.With a proven track record across multiple industries, we specialize in developing SaaS products tailored to streamline operations, enhance customer interactions, and drive growth. Our flagship solutions include: SalesWorx: Transforming field sales management with automation, real-time insights, and optimized workflows. PharmaWorx: A specialized platform for the pharmaceutical industry, addressing compliance, inventory, and sales challenges. Reson8: A comprehensive communication platform for multichannel customer engagement, powered by AI-driven chatbot and messaging tools. CampaignHub: A robust marketing automation solution for designing, executing, and optimizing multichannel campaigns. UCS leverages its expertise to integrate AI-driven solutions, such as chatbots and virtual assistants, into its products, enhancing customer experiences and streamlining processes. Additionally, we excel in building custom AI-powered solutions, providing businesses with tailored tools to meet their unique challenges. UCS is at the forefront of empowering enterprises to achieve unparalleled productivity and engagement through innovative, technology-driven solutions.

Upande Limited is a private Kenyan social enterprise founded in 2009. Upande develops affordable digital platforms which track assets including facilities, businesses, farms, utilities and key infrastructure in real time. Through standard Software As A service (SAAS) ERP (enterprise resource planning) software subscriptions, as well as bespoke customizations and implementations, Upande offers seamless digital business solutions to the local and international markets. Smart Internet of Things (IoT) powered devices collect live data on the physical conditions in the field and relay this data to Upande’s ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) modules. This gives our customers the power to manage operations from anywhere in the world from the palm of their hand. Upande’s modular platform is powered by IoT (Internet of Things), GIS (Geographic Information Systems), ERPNext , blockchain, machine learning, artificial intelligence and mobile payment systems.