BANGALORE  : Information Technology and Biotechnology Department Principal Secretary Ashok B Manoli on Thursday told industrialists and entrepreneurs to  upgrade their technology to provide quality goods and services to market their products and achieve satisfaction of all types of consumers.
Speaking after the inauguration of a two-day “International Conference on Strategic Customer Relationships” at the New Horizon Leadership Institute Marathhally here, Mr Manoli said technology is a key to produce quality products and expand business in the competitive global economy.
With the launch of 3 G mobile services, the technology would be used for
effective delivery of various services such as banking, medical and providing
daily information to farmers about commodity prices in the market. Technology
would usher in revolution in the service sector in the coming days, he said.
Federation of Karnataka Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FKCCI) President
Srinivasa Murthy said many students lack ambition of becoming entrepreneurs
after their studies.  Gaining knowledge through textbooks alone is not
sufficient and there is a need to obtain knowledge through practical experience
as well to set up industries in the modern competitive era, he said.
Sudharshan Maini, chairman of Maini Group of industries, spoke about his experience of business deals with various industries and said students should develop attitude of learning from all quarters to gain more knowledge.
Institute Chairman Mohan  Manghnani , NHLI Director Dr.S.K.Prasad  were present.  More than 40 speakers from across the country are expected to speak on various aspects of customers’ relations, banking, retail and other sectors of the economy. The conference will conclude on Friday.