In 2023, a survey found that the biggest challenge preventing micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) in Africa from using or buying software as a service (SaaS) was the cost. Indeed, 27 percent of businesses cited high license fees as the largest barrier. The second leading issue was the lack of local support firms received in adopting and implementing SaaS.
Leading barriers to using or buying software as a service (SaaS) for micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) in Africa in 2023
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GeoPoll. (February 21, 2023). Leading barriers to using or buying software as a service (SaaS) for micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) in Africa in 2023 [Graph]. In Statista. Retrieved January 08, 2025, from https://www.statista.com/statistics/1374357/barriers-to-saas-adoption-among-firms-in-africa/
GeoPoll. "Leading barriers to using or buying software as a service (SaaS) for micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) in Africa in 2023." Chart. February 21, 2023. Statista. Accessed January 08, 2025. https://www.statista.com/statistics/1374357/barriers-to-saas-adoption-among-firms-in-africa/
GeoPoll. (2023). Leading barriers to using or buying software as a service (SaaS) for micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) in Africa in 2023. Statista. Statista Inc.. Accessed: January 08, 2025. https://www.statista.com/statistics/1374357/barriers-to-saas-adoption-among-firms-in-africa/
GeoPoll. "Leading Barriers to Using or Buying Software as a Service (Saas) for Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (Msmes) in Africa in 2023." Statista, Statista Inc., 21 Feb 2023, https://www.statista.com/statistics/1374357/barriers-to-saas-adoption-among-firms-in-africa/
GeoPoll, Leading barriers to using or buying software as a service (SaaS) for micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) in Africa in 2023 Statista, https://www.statista.com/statistics/1374357/barriers-to-saas-adoption-among-firms-in-africa/ (last visited January 08, 2025)
Leading barriers to using or buying software as a service (SaaS) for micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) in Africa in 2023 [Graph], GeoPoll, February 21, 2023. [Online]. Available: https://www.statista.com/statistics/1374357/barriers-to-saas-adoption-among-firms-in-africa/
