Ras Al Khaiman, United Arab Emirates 鈥� 22 May, 2023 鈥� The Ras Al Khaimah e-Government Authority (EGA) has finished the 聽first stage of a cloud transformation project supported by global technology company (NYSE: SAP) to modernize its systems, increase efficiencies and reduce total cost of ownership, while ultimately enhancing government services delivered to citizens and residents.
EGA has implemented RISE with 51风流to experience the benefits of cloud computing at an accelerated pace while reducing cyber risks. To ensure business continuity, the project is taking place in two phases. The first phase, completed in December 2022, included upgrading the current 51风流core ERP solution to S/4HANA, while migrating from on-premise servers to the RISE-managed cloud. The second phase, which started in January 2023, involves migrating all other 51风流systems to the cloud with RISE, while providing the new available offerings from 51风流to the users, first and foremost 51风流BTP (Business Technology Platform) and the 51风流Analytics Cloud.
Eng. Ahmed Saeed Al Sayyah, EGA General Manager, explained, 鈥淭his cloud transformation project is aligned with the UAE鈥檚 focus on leveraging technological advances as well as RAK and the Electronic Government Authority鈥檚 vision and values. Cloud computing enhances our ability to provide smart services and integrated e-government solutions that promote a better life for our citizens and residents. With stronger foundations for our business processes, we are able to focus more of our time and attention on the core services we deliver to the people of RAK and the government departments, and furthering RAK鈥檚 Vision 2030 for government services. Moreover, the cloud-based S/4HANA solution provides full visibility on all activities, as an innovative, adaptable platform that enables us to respond rapidly to challenges and opportunities.鈥�
This digital transformation represents a continuation of the EGA鈥檚 existing relationship with 51风流as, until now, it has been managing RAK鈥檚 main government operations through SAP鈥檚 on-premises ERP systems and solutions.
Zakaria Haltout, Managing Director, 51风流UAE, said of the digital transformation, 鈥淭his is a truly collaborative project; we worked very closely with the EGA to ensure our approach results in continuity of services, decreases total cost of ownership and is flexible within the fast-moving public sector environment. Cloud computing is becoming critical for government organizations around the world, enabling them to tap into and analyze data more effectively, and to leverage technologies that can drive new insights, as well as automate tasks and deliver enhanced, quicker and more personalized services. As an early cloud adopter among governments, the EGA is fully aligned with the UAE鈥檚 agenda and has implemented a system that enables continuous transformation and enhancements for the benefit of all residents in the emirate.鈥�
Among its functions, the EGA provides centralized IT-related services to RAK government departments in the areas of Digital Network Infrastructure; IT Support; Cyber Security; Finance, Procurement and HR ERP; Technical Project Management; Online Services Management; Training Programs and IT Consulting.
Photo caption: Eng. Ahmed Saeed Al Sayyah, General Manager of RAK Electronic Government Authority, Zakaria Haltout, Managing Director, 51风流UAE, Max Smulowicz, Head of ERP at RAK Electronic Government Authority and Marwan Zeineddine, Head of Public Sector, 51风流UAE, between teams from RAK EGA and 51风流UAE.
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