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  • The 7th Africa Youth In Tourism Innovation Summit & Challenge

    Liranz IT Consulting CEO and Adjudicator, Mr. Nicholas Bortey to join the Africa Youth In Tourism Innovation Summit & Challenge, 2025
    The Africa Youth in Tourism Innovation Summit (AYTIS) & Challenge is hosted by Africa Tourism Partners in collaboration with UNWTO and BDO. It is the “one and only” Pan-African Youth Tourism Summit and Innovation Challenge in tourism on the continent.

    For the second time, our CEO and IT Consultant, Mr. Nicholas Bortey will be gracing the upcoming event as an adjudicator and panelist to coach and enable innovative ideas of young people come to a fruitful reality within Africa’s tourism sector.

    This year’s event will be hosted as a result of a partnership between Africa Tourism Partners, TEAMS Africa – Tourism Events Advisory & Management Services, UN Tourism, African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) Secretariat, Ministry of Tourism And Wildlife (Kenya) and Kenya Tourism Board.

    This exclusive platform offers funding, mentorship, and partnerships.
    Global exposure to help bring your vision to life.
    Eligibility: Open to youth (18-35) and postgraduate students globally.

  • Liranz IT Consulting features at TECH EXPO for The AFRICA PROSPERITY DIALOGUES 2025

    DELIVERING AFRICA’S SINGLE MARKET THROUGH INFRASTRUCTURE: INVEST. CONNECT. INTEGRATE.
    The Africa Prosperity Dialogues (APD) 2025 is more than just a conference – it’s where Africa’s future takes shape. Secure your place at this groundbreaking gathering where Vision Meets Action.

    Ghana’s leading IT Consultancy and Management Firm, Liranz IT Consulting features in its showcase and engagement with industry leaders, stakeholders, and dignitaries at the tech expo booth sessions of the APD 2025.

    The Africa Prosperity Network (APN) is an independent, African-owned and not-for-profit organization committed to the creation of prosperity for Africans and Global Africans through the establishment of platforms for partnerships between Africa’s political and business leaders, Pan-African thought leaders, and civil society in Africa.

  • Keeping up with Technology – The Need to Take Your Business Digital.

    Technology  is  a  continuous  and  a  never-ending  process.  This  phenomenon  started  when  the  first  men  made  their  first  stone  tools  and  even  as  we  speak  technology  keeps  making  giant  leaps.  It  predates  and  would  outlive  every  one  alive  today.  Nikolai  Kardashev,  a  soviet  and  Russian  astrophysicist,  suggested  that  two  factors  drive  the  progress  of  civilizations:  the  technology  available  and  energy  usable.  This  clearly  points  to  the  fact  that  technology  is  eternally  tied  to  the  progress  of  humankind.

    As  man  makes  strides  in  its  technology,  it  tends  to  affect  all  aspects  of  human  existence.  People  that  do  not  get  on  board  are  left  behind  whiles  others  that  quickly  adapt  are  gain  the  advantage  and  reap  the  benefits  that  come  with  those  technological  advances.  This  logic  holds  for  all  aspects  of  life,  socially,  economically,  financially  and  industry/business  wise.  Technology  opens  up  businesses  to  a  wide  array  of  opportunities.

    From  efficiency,  to  reach,  to  availability  and  to  cost  effective  methods  of  executing  core  processes,  technology  or  the  digital  space,  provides  platforms  that  make  all  this  possible.  The  digital  space  is  so  diversified  that  there  is  a  piece  of  technology  or  tool  that  can  serve  whatever  purposes  you  need.

    What  happens  when  a  business  enters  the  digital  phase  is  that,  the  business  in  question  gains  access  to  this  platform  with  its  multitude  of  technologies.  With  this  access  comes  a  number  of  potential  benefits  which  businesses  can  take  advantage.  The  major  benefit  that  businesses  stand  to  enjoy  is  the  boost  to  their  reach  on  the  market.

    As  Technology  progresses,  more  and  more  people  are  hooked  into  this  same  digital  space.  Businesses  can  leverage  the  fact  that  they  share  the  same  digital  space  with  a  majority  of  potential  customers  or  clients  and  increase  the  reach  of  their  products  and  services.  From  social  media  platforms  and  digital  marketing  tools,  businesses  all  around  the  world  have  the  ability  to  reach  clients  and  customers  from  all  over  the  planet  and  this  loosens  the  shackles  that  geographic
    limitations  carry.  Imagine  competing  with  other  businesses  that  have  clients  all  over  the  world  when  you  have  limited  your  pool  of  clients  to  the  state  in  which  you  find  yourself.  Your  company  will  obviously  be  on  the  low  end  of  the  market  share.

    With  increased  reach  comes  increased  returns.  The  more  people  you  reach  has  a  direct  impact  on  how  many  sales  you  can  potentially  make.  When  your  product  is  reaching  100  people  in  a  day,  it  means  you  can  potentially  sell  or  render  services  for  a  hundred  people.  This  guarantees  an  advantage  over  competitors  that  are  not  at  that  moment  in  the  digital  space.  This  also  means  that
    you  can  connect  with  foreign  investors  and  potential  partner  from  all  over  the  global  digital
    space,  which  can  lead  to  a  huge  scale  up  of  your  business.

    The  interconnectivity  that  the  digital
    space  provides  creates  the  channels  for  seamless  communication,  both  within  your  business  and  outside  the  business.  The  ability  to  work  efficiently  is  an  added  advantage  that  the  digital  environment  comes  with.  With  the  advent  of  ERP’s  (Enterprise  Resource  Planning  software),  business  processes  have  become  more  and  more  streamlined  and  interdependent.

    It  solves  the  issue  of  disconnect  between  the  various  processes  thereby  leading  to  a  rise  in  productivity  and  efficiency.  Imagine  a  business  where  the  sales  team,  stores  department,  purchasing  and  procurement  department  are  so  interconnected  that  there  can  never  be  a  situation  where  a  product  is  out  of  stock  and  no  one  was  aware.

    What  ERP’s  do  is  that,  they  create  a  centralized  platform  that  connects  all  the  business  processes  such  that  the  impact  of  one  process  on  another  process  is  almost  immediately  addressed  in  the  other  processes.  Because  of  the  centralized  platform,  every  department  has  access  to  real  time  and  up  to  date  information.  Technology  as  we  know  it  is  going  to  keep  evolving,  and  with  every  evolution  comes  new  tools  which  would  introduce  new  dynamics  to  the  way  things  are  done  in  business  world.

    Businesses  or  organizations  that  refuse  to  adapt  to  the  changes  the  digital  age  brings  are  going  to  be  left  in  the  dust  and  would  be  rendered  outdated.  Do  not  be  left  behind,  jump  on  the  digital  train  and  propel  your  business  to  the  next  level.

  • Mr. Nicholas Bortey wins IT consultancy CEO of the year 2020

    Mr.  Nicholas  Bortey,  The  CEO  of  Liranz  wins  Industry  CEO  Award

    Mr.  Nicholas  Bortey,  the  Chief  Executive  Officer  for  IT  Consultancy  &  Management  firm,  LIRANZ  has  won  the  award  for  the  IT  Consultancy  CEO  of  the  Year  category  in  the  2020  Edition  of  Ghana  Industry  CEO  Awards.

    He  has  helped  many  businesses  achieve  a  good  level  of  success  through  his  unique  ability  to  align  business  goals  with  the  right  technology.  His  15  years  of  experience  in  Strategic  IT  Planning,  change  management,  Enterprise  Architecture,  IT  Services  Management,  Project  Management,  Digital  Transformation,  Training  &  Capacity  building  has  seen  him  consult  both  at  the  executive  and  operational  levels  across  different  organizations  in  different  industries.

    He  previously  and  continues  to  provide  unrivaled  IT  Consultancy  services  for  the  exploration  and  drilling  Oil  and  gas  locally  and  on  the  international  front.  As  part  of  His  IT  consultancy  services,  He  worked  on  the  JUBILEE,  TWENEBOA,  ENYENRA,  NTOMME  Oilfields,  the  MAERSK  VENTURER,  AND  STENA  FORTH  Oil  Rigs,  and  the  KWAME  NKRUMAH  and  ATTA  MILLS  FPSOs.

    He  was  the  lead  IT  consultant  on  the  Springfield  Oil  exploration  team  (the  first  indigenous  oil  exploration  firm  in  Ghana)  to  provide  IT  consultancy  service  on  the  rig.  His  recent  achievement  was  by  leading  his  team  to  embark  on  a  groundbreaking  oil  exploration  campaign  in  Guyana,  the  mainland  of  South  America.

    This  campaign  makes  his  company,  Liranz  the  first  Ghanaian  IT  Company  to  embark  on  such  a  great  feat  in  offshore  IT  consulting.

    [rt_quote name=”” position=”” style=”” link=”” link_title=”” id=”” class=””]“We thank the organizers for the recognition for both for the excellence of our work and for the opportunities for personal growths that we provide to our employees. Everything is Energy, we are set out to build the best culture in the IT Consultancy industry- one that cares about the work we do and the people we work with”. He stated.[/rt_quote]

    Mr.  Bortey  believes  businesses  should  see  IT  as  a  helpful  investment  and  not  a  burden.  The  2020  Ghana  Industry  CEOs  Awards  is  the  third  of  an  annual  awards  scheme  aimed  at  identifying  and  publicly  recognizing  the  most  outstanding  chief  executives  in  corporate  Ghana  across  a  wide  range  of  sectors.  Eligible  awardees  include  CEOs  of  both  private  and  public  sector  corporations  and  institutions.

  • Liranz Picks Two Coveted Industry Awards at GITTA 2019

    Liranz Ghana has once again cemented its position as a leader in the IT industry by winning two prestigious awards at the 9th edition of the Ghana Information Technology and Telecoms Awards (GITTA), held in Accra.

    The Accra-based Managed IT Services firm was recognized as the Managed IT Services Provider of the Year for the second consecutive time, taking home the award for both 2018 and 2019.

    Additionally, Liranz continued to dominate the IT consultancy landscape in Ghana by being named IT Consulting Firm of the Year for an impressive third consecutive year.

    This recognition highlights Liranz’s unwavering commitment to excellence and innovation in delivering IT solutions. The company has built strong partnerships across various sectors of the economy, including Oil and Gas, Financial Services, Legal Services, Logistics & Transport, Healthcare, Non-Governmental Organizations, Government Agencies, Real Estate, Education, Multinational Corporations, and startups.

    These accolades affirm Liranz’s dedication to providing top-tier IT services and consultancy, further solidifying its reputation as a trusted partner for businesses across Ghana.

    Congratulations to the entire Liranz team for their hard work and continuous pursuit of excellence!

  • Liranz Supports Climate Change Governance in Africa Conference hosted by NYU Abu Dhabi

    Climate Change has become a growing concern for the world at large. With effort being put more and more into renewable and sustainable processes for climate safety, NYU Abu Dhabi and NYU Accra put together a conference for Climate Change Governance In Africa.

    Climate change governance refers to the systems, structures, policies, and processes put in place by governments, international organizations, and other stakeholders to address and manage the challenges posed by climate change. It involves the coordination of efforts at various levels, from local to global, to mitigate the causes of climate change (such as greenhouse gas emissions) and adapt to its impacts (such as rising temperatures, sea-level rise, and extreme weather events).

    The Conference was held in Accra at the Lancaster Hotel. The event brought together stakeholders and key research figures across the continent to share on the various findings and breakthroughs the research into climate conservation and sustainability has yielded.

    Liranz being the Trusted IT Partner for NYU in Accra, provided on site Support for the Entire duration of the conference. As part of our own responsibility to sustainable development we had no further considerations when we were called upon to support this conference.

    We can say with certainty, that the conference was a success and promises were made to further the conversations and collaborations that were initiated at the conference.

  • Liranz CEO, Mr. Nicholas Bortey Appointed Adjudicator for Prestigious Tourism Innovation Summit in South Africa

    Liranz Limited is proud to announce that our Chief Executive Officer, Mr. Nicholas Bortey, has once again been appointed as an Adjudicator for the prestigious African Youth in Tourism Innovation Summit, scheduled to take place in South Africa this year. This marks the second consecutive year that Mr. Bortey has been honored with this distinguished role, solidifying his place among Africa’s top voices in digital innovation and leadership.

    The 2025 Africa Youth in Tourism Innovation Summit and Challenge brings together trailblazers, policymakers, entrepreneurs, and innovators from across the globe to shape the future of tourism through technology, sustainability, and forward-thinking solutions. Mr. Bortey’s reappointment reflects international recognition of his deep expertise in digital transformation, innovation strategy, and IT consultancy — not only in Ghana but across the continent.

    With a career spanning over two decades in enterprise IT leadership, Mr. Bortey has championed the integration of technology across critical sectors including tourism, oil & gas, financial services, and healthcare. Under his leadership, Liranz Limited has grown into one of Africa’s most reputable IT consulting firms, known for its commitment to client success, technological excellence, and people-focused solutions.

    Speaking on the appointment, Mr. Bortey expressed his gratitude, stating:

    [rt_quote name=”” position=”” style=”” link=”” link_title=”” id=”” class=””]“It is an honor to once again serve as an adjudicator for such a transformative summit. The tourism industry holds immense potential for digital reinvention, and I am excited to contribute to conversations and innovations that will shape its future on the African continent and beyond.”[/rt_quote]

    Liranz Limited, celebrates this achievement as a proud reflection of our company’s vision — to be a trusted partner in Africa’s digital future. Mr. Bortey’s involvement in global platforms like the Tourism Innovation Summit exemplifies our unwavering commitment to thought leadership, innovation, and excellence.

    We extend our heartfelt congratulations to Mr. Bortey and look forward to the value he will bring to this year’s summit.

    About Liranz Limited
    Liranz Limited is Ghana’s premier IT Support and Managed Services provider, offering tailored technology solutions across various industries including financial services, healthcare, oil & gas, and public sector institutions. Our mission is to drive digital transformation and operational excellence for organizations across Africa.

  • Liranz wins IT Managed Service Provider of the year at GITTA Awards 2019

    The award-winning Managed IT services firm once again confirmed its dominance in the Managed IT services space in Ghana by winning the Managed IT Services of the year for the second consecutive year at the ninth edition of the Ghana Information Technology and Telecoms Awards (GITTA) held on Friday, in Accra.

    Given the wave of digitalisation sweeping across the African continent, Liranz’s position as an IT services firm has placed it in contact with nearly every sector of the Ghanaian economy, including Oil and Gas, Financial Services, Legal Service, Logistics & transport, Healthcare, Non-Governmental Agencies, Government Agencies, Real Estate, Education, Multinational firms, startups etc.

     

    The company has been dedicated to ensuring that their clients are provided with professional IT support, ranging from fully outsourced IT Managed Service to Project-based IT Consultancy throughout Ghana and beyond.

    Chief Executive Officer of the firm, Noble Nicholas Bortey expressed his excitement at the award but was quick to disclose that hard work, innovation and dedication to duty are key elements of their success story as an IT firm.

    [rt_quote name=”” position=”” style=”” link=”” link_title=”” id=”” class=””]Looking into the future, Bortey said: “Our ongoing success will depend on us continuing to grow, employ top technical people and retaining the trust of our clients.” We will keep investing time and energy in our staff members, helping them reach their potential through exposure to a range of IT Services delivery, Customers services methods, and technologies in a variety of climates,” he said.[/rt_quote]

  • Liranz CEO scoops 2017 GITTA young ICT Entrepreneur of the year

    Chief Executive Officer for IT support and outsourcing firm Liranz, Nicholas Bortey has emerged as the Young ICT Entrepreneur of the Year at the 7th Ghana Information Technology and Telecom Awards 2017 which came-off on Saturday night at the Kempinski Hotel.

    Nicholas Bortey, though a young entrepreneur, has had a wealth of experience at the top managerial level of several high-profile companies in the country and his vision to set up Liranz to provide IT support and managed IT services in Ghana is steadily changing the face of IT service provision in the country.

    “My motivation was quite simple and was clear from the start. The basic mission was to evolve the traditional break-fix IT business into a professional IT support and managed services in Ghana and in the West African sub-region. From the onset, the business looked rosy but was daunting with the challenges of getting the right Personnel, redefining the business concept of IT so as to acquire and maintain the trust and respect of our clients.” ~ Mr. Nicholas Bortey

    The pragmatism and ingenuity of Nicholas Bortey have broken several barriers in the Information Technology sector in the country, barely five years after setting up Liranz, his business has developed strong relationships with clients in various sectors including Oil and Gas, Financial Services, Legal Services, Logistics & Transportation, Healthcare, Non-Governmental Agencies, Real Estate, Agriculture, Education, startups etc.

    Nicholas Bortey recounted what motivated him to set up Liranz in this era where running business is a daunting task.

    From the onset, the business looked rosy but was daunting with the challenges of getting the right Personnel, redefining the business concept of IT so as to acquire and maintain the trust and respect of our clients.”

    But with hard work and determination we have over the years evolved more on how we can better serve our clients and their evolving IT needs and to continue delivering exceptional and meaningful value through our premium business technology services,” Nicholas Bortey intimated.

    Liranz is a Ghanaian owned Premier IT support & outsourcing company offering a unique bundle of technology solutions and support services to SME’s and Large Enterprises.

  • Technology and Enterprise – The new age.

    From the material ages (the stone, bronze and iron ages) through to the industrial revolution, humankind has always been seeking for innovative ways to work more efficiently than they used to. Fast forward to the 21st century, modern day technology has become even more sophisticated and versatile. As technology evolves, its uses and application to everyday life evolves as well. The avenue where this versatility is really felt is in the area of enterprise and business.

    Business and enterprise spans over so many industries. From agriculture to mining to oil and gas to finance and trade. When technology is properly integrated into business, the efficiency with which core processes are executed is increased exponentially. Technology, when properly applied, can boost output multiple folds. No business currently can hope to be successful without the application of the right technology. Emphasis on ‘the right’ technology.

    With the variety of technology out there, it would easy to be misled, as an organisation to go in for technology that might not necessarily be the best option for you. So many organizations out there have made great strides in their respective industries because of the use of appropriate technology. And in the same vain, so many organizations are surviving below their potential because they either employ technology that is not suitable or because they don’t integrate technology into their activities at all. Using the right tool for the wrong job is just as bad a using the wrong tool for the wrong job.

    In as much this era is blessed with a wide array of technology, the decision as to which ones to use can make or unmake an organization. This is exactly why decisions like these are better left for IT experts. So many organizations these days employ the services of IT experts that analyze their company’s activities and core processes then suggest or advice on the direction to go in terms of technology. IT Consultancy firms have become the go to places for such services.

    In Ghana, small and medium scale enterprises can scale up their profits and whiles cutting cost in some other areas with technology. This is where Companies like Liranz IT Consultancy Ltd thrive. Liranz Ltd is a multi-award winning company that specializes in providing IT solutions for all your IT needs. Liranz tailor prepares solutions for you with the aim of helping you achieve your company’s goals. We have a very strong portfolio and a wonderful record of accomplishment of working with top companies from different industries within the country. We have also worked with so many organizations on various projects outside the country as well. Our impact in all these companies we have worked with has been immense.

    With so many companies embracing this digital and technological it is important to understand the need to adopt the right and most suitable technology for your company. This is the reason employing the services of IT Consultancy firms as Liranz Limited is of utmost importance. This decision can define the future of your organization, whether you are a huge organization or you are a small to medium scale organization.