Duplays announces launch of interactive tools to enable efficiency and growth for SMEs

Figures show that there are approximately 3,000 sports providers - a person or small company providing organized sports - in the region, from a yoga teacher with 15 students, to a youth football academy with 200 players to independent coaches and swimming clubs.

"We are passionate about using sport as a foundation for people in the region to not only become healthier but also interact with people of different backgrounds, and champion sports providers to do the same. Some of these providers have an online presence through Facebook for example, but do not have crucial business tools to run successfully - including 90 per cent not having online payment options, and these are the sort of tools that we will host on their behalf, subsequently opening up a completely new business channel for growing groups that need this sort of support the most," said Brian Sigafoos, Partner & CTO, Duplays.

"Since our launch in 2007 we have built some great tools internally that make organizing sporting activities as efficient as possible - and we are excited to be able to share these with third parties," continued Sigafoos.

Through the launch of the online tools, Duplays will solve a number of issues for sports providers including creating a strong web presence, online payment gateway, email and SMS communication and online scheduling. Most importantly, providers will have access to Duplays' rapidly growing network of 40,000 registered members who are looking to play sport. Their solution allows the sport provider to focus on what they do best - offering high quality activities.

The announcement was made at the recent Abu Dhabi Media Summit where Ravi Bhusari and Brian Sigafoos of Duplays presented to the region's leading heads of business and commerce.