An enterprise focused on technology solutions aims to market an automation product that aims to improve governance among local government units (LGUs) across the country.
In a recent e-mail interview with the BusinessMirror, Red Circle Global (RCG) Founder Edward Roldan said they are working to clinch a deal for a government automation project.
He admitted though that the endeavor is a huge challenge because they need to possess an impressive track record to figure prominently in the bidding process. Since this is a huge project, Roldan said, they would need a partner to help them in their logistics and resources deployment.
“However, lately, we have seen
in the news that President Duterte, through Presidential Communications
Operations Office Secretary Martin Andanar, is looking to implement a platform
for the country’s 42,000 barangays. We are looking forward so that we can have
an opportunity to pitch before them what we can offer through digital
automation,” he said. Roldan said they are now talking to some mayors for
LGU-funded schools just like the project with the Universidad de Manila. “We
hope that in Quezon City we can have a chance for their LGU-funded university,”
he said.
To spread awareness, Roldan said they are planning to hold seminars and demonstrations of the software to local executives. He added one reason why there is reluctance to embrace the technology is because some of the local executives are not open to change. “Nevertheless, we are looking forward that the new and young mayors can consider our offering,” he pointed out.
Roldan is also hoping that LGUs will not only consider price as the main factor in choosing the winner in the project because “lowest cost does not mean a higher quality.” He added that getting cutting-edge technologies does not come cheap.
Meanwhile, Roldan said RCG also plans to form partnership with other private organizations to help more schools especially in the provinces to acquire EMS software. He added the company will also introduce “very inclusive and sustainable packages for interested individuals or organizations who want to try their system.”