BREAKING: ZOHO LAUNCHES PROJECTS PLUS, AN AI-POWERED ENTERPRISE PROJECT MANAGEMENT PLATFORM

Lagos, March 11, 2025 – Zoho Corporation, a global technology company, has officially unveiled Projects Plus, an innovative, AI-driven project management platform tailored for mid-sized and large enterprises. The launch follows a remarkable 32% year-over-year (YoY) growth in the Middle East and Africa (MEA) region, as businesses increasingly migrate from third-party solutions.

Zoho’s AI engine, Zia, provides predictive analytics to forecast risks, optimize resources, and improve decision-making.

The platform natively integrates Zoho Projects, WorkDrive, Analytics, and Sprints, enabling real-time collaboration.

Supports Agile, Waterfall, and hybrid methodologies, catering to various enterprise needs.

Priced at NGN 7,200 per user/month (billed annually), 27% cheaper than purchasing Zoho apps separately.

The introduction of Projects Plus comes as Zoho Projects sees 55% of its new users migrating from Microsoft Projects and JIRA, reflecting a shift toward data-driven project management (DDPM). As businesses embrace digital transformation, Zoho aims to simplify project execution, optimize workflows, and drive smarter business decisions.

"The surge in digitalization and hybrid work models has made project management tools essential in modern business operations," said Kehinde Ogundare, Country Head, Zoho Nigeria. "With Projects Plus, we have introduced a flexible, intelligence-driven, and highly integrative solution that meets the evolving demands of global enterprises."

Zoho Projects Plus empowers organizations with advanced business intelligence through real-time dashboards that track task completion, deliverability, budgeting, and efficiency metrics.

Predictive risk analysis leverages AI-powered tools to forecast risks, optimize timelines, and improve resource allocation.

Automated quality control ensures that projects meet predefined industry standards, minimizing inefficiencies.

Strategic decision-making is enhanced through real-time data, enabling proactive planning and seamless project execution.

Pricing and Availability, Zoho Projects Plus is available immediately, with a subscription price of NGN 7,200 per user/month (billed annually). For more details, visit www.zoho.com/projectsplus.