Rising Data Solutions Named 2004 "Business leader" for Economic Development by Scientific American Magazine - The Pioneers of West African BPR and BPO Services See Their Mission Validated.

Rising Data Solutions named 2004 "Business leader" for economic development by Scientific American magazine. Headquartered in the US with operations in Ghana, West Africa, Rising Data Solutions offers BPO and BPR services to cost conscious US companies. The company leverages strong innovative technology solutions and the great human assets offered by Ghana to provide quality BPO services in the US.

NEW YORK (PRWEB) November 8, 2004 -- Rising Data Solutions has been named by Scientific American magazine as one of the Scientific American 50" -- the noted magazines annual list recognizing outstanding acts of leadership in technology from the past year. Selected by the magazines Board of Editors with the help of distinguished outside advisors, the Scientific American 50 cites research, business and policy leaders in many technological categories. Announced today, the award recognizes the direction Rising Data Solutions has set for the past three years, using technology to leverage the promise of Africa.

Rising Data Solutions, founded on the belief that a global economy is a win-win" economy, has for mission to help bring economic growth in Africa through sustainable development. The company, headquartered in the US, was the first company to offer call center services in English from operations in Ghana. It has now expanded its services to Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) and Business Process Re-engineering (BPR).

Its unique high caliber solutions are available at very competitive prices, making them affordable for cost conscious US companies. The seamless and secure work process between North America and West Africa is made possible by innovatively using Voice Over Internet Protocol (VoiP) and the global reach of the Internet. Ghana was selected for Rising Data Solutions operations as it is home to highly educated, English speaking citizens with strong work ethics. This, coupled with the stability of its economy and its government, make Ghana an ideal location for BPO.

Said Editor-In-Chief John Rennie: Scientific American is in the business of encouraging the progressive use of technology to make a better future for people around the world. Every year we watch how certain individuals and organizations play pivotal roles in directing that futures emergence. The Scientific American 50 is our chance to shine a light on these incredibly deserving leaders in research, industry and policy."

Rising Data Solutions is extremely honored to be recognized by Scientific American magazine. Our passion for development, Africa and technology enable us to provide a win-win proposition for our customers and our African staff. We strive to offer quality low cost BPO and BPR services to our US customers and simultaneously, help bring sustainable development in West Africa," said Karim Morsli, co-founder and CTO of Rising Data Solutions.

The Scientific American 50 appears in the magazines December issue, arriving on newsstands November 23. The complete list may also be accessed on the magazines website as of November 8 at www.sciam.com. Founded in 1845, editorial contributors to Scientific American have included over 100 Nobel laureates, among them Albert Einstein, Neils Bohr, Francis Crick, Stanley Prusiner and Harold Varmus.

Scientific American, Inc. is a division of Holtzbrinck Publishers, a U.S. subsidiary of Verlagsgruppe Georg von Holtzbrinck GmbH, a privately held international media corporation operating in more than 40 countries. In addition to Scientific American, Holtzbrinck Publishers includes the book publishing houses Farrar, Straus & Giroux; W.H. Freeman; Henry Holt and Company; St. Martins Press and Tor; the academic scholarly publishing company Palgrave U.S.; the College Publishing Group of Bedford Freeman Worth; and the distribution company VHPS.

About Rising Data Solutions
Created in June 2001 and funded by private US-based investors, Rising Data Solutions offers BPO and BPR services to cost conscious US companies. It is headquartered in the US with operations in Ghana, West Africa. Its two founders, Karim Morsli and Sambou Makalou have combined their passion for Africa, development and technology to help leverage the promise of Africa and provide quality BPO services in the US. More information on Rising Data Solutions is available at http://www.risingdata.com.

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