VEDA Computers-Élan and Performance meet
VEDA isn’t just hardware but a proclamation of style and performance. Competing against top computer hardware firms like HP, DELL, SONY, it is growing in leaps and bounds. With smart youth targeting, it has taken over the social media, reaching this target group on Facebook and Twitter.
In a market challenged by the need for IT support services, it is going against the norm by providing support to their product. It has also partner with a bank to enable flexible payment options.
Driven by a visionary named Bode Adegboyega Pedro who is fondly refered to as ‘Mr. Technology’, his goal is to inspire the growth and development of computer technology in Africa through cutting-edge innovation and excellent solutions. He oversees the company’s business strategy and national market penetration with an expected 40% growth in sales in 2010. As the VEDA Technology CEO, he received the Young IT & Telecoms Entrepreneur of the Year Award at the Nigerian Telecoms Awards held in Lagos, Nigeria, becoming the youngest ever recipient of the prestigious award.
It is told that Bode fell helpless in love with computers at the tender age of age of 8. By 13, he had started teaching children and adults on computer literacy. While at 14 was designing websites and assembling computers, and he made money by selling his services directly to friends and students.
At the University of Maryland, he bought, upgraded and re-sold computers from his college apartment after which he moved to Nigeria where he began designing, developing and manufacturing company in the heart of Lagos.
Keys To Success
IT support, competitive pricing, efficient supply chain, utilization of new media, quality service.