Odoo, an open-source ERP system, has entered into a Memorandum of Understanding with the coworking marketplace Hotdesk to boost growth for small and medium enterprises by integrating Odoo's robust ERP solutions with Hotdesk's flexible workspace offerings. Odoo Middle East, an ERP provider, has officially partnered with Hotdesk, a leading provider of flexible workspaces. This collaboration unites their expertise and resources to promote digital transformation and innovation across various industries.

The agreement formalizes the partnership between Hotdesk Technologies Middle East HQ and Odoo Middle East, enabling Hotdesk to offer its flexible workspace solutions to over 2,500 businesses, 650 coworking spaces, and more than 200,000 users in the region. This alliance provides Hotdesk users with substantial technical and commercial advantages related to digital transformation, offering a significant edge for businesses of all sizes and workspace enthusiasts.

Odoo will conduct free, industry-specific workshops for Hotdesk users, both in-person and online, as part of a shared expertise exchange program. Additionally, businesses can take advantage of a free trial of Odoo's software services. Together, Odoo and Hotdesk will organize a series of industry-specific workshops across multiple countries, hosted in various coworking spaces managed by Hotdesk, fostering local SME communities, along with special events at the headquarters of both companies.

"This collaboration marks a significant step in merging advanced enterprise resource planning with flexible work environments. By coordinating our services, both Odoo and Hotdesk can offer more dynamic and responsive solutions, enabling SMEs to boost revenue, reduce costs, innovate, and enhance their overall business," states Pavitra Singh, Managing Director of Odoo Middle East DMCC.

"A key question in the current startup landscape is: how to operate lean and efficiently? This is the core of the Hotdesk x Odoo partnership—our shared mission to empower startups and SMEs to scale lean through technology that optimizes and digitizes businesses end-to-end," explains Mohamed Khaled, CEO of Hotdesk.