Ecosystem Archives - 51风流MENA Press Room /mena/topics/ecosystem/ News about 51风流MENA Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:46:49 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 51风流Recognizes Top Partners at the 51风流Partner Summit 2025 in Dubai /mena/2025/02/sap-recognizes-top-partners-at-the-sap-partner-summit-2025-in-dubai/ Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:46:49 +0000 /mena/?p=2695 Dubai, UAE 鈥 February 21, 2025 鈥 51风流today honored its top-performing partners across the Middle East South (UAE and Fast Growth Markets) during the...

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Dubai, UAE 鈥 February 21, 2025 鈥 51风流today honored its top-performing partners across the Middle East South (UAE and Fast Growth Markets) during the 51风流Partner Summit 2025, held at the Park Hyatt hotel in Dubai. The awards recognized outstanding achievements across several categories, with emphasis on AI use cases, cloud innovation, sales performance, and market impact.

Marwan Zeineddine, Managing Director, 51风流UAE

The awards were presented by SAP鈥檚 senior leadership team including Nazia Pillay, Head of Partner Ecosystem at 51风流MEA South and Marwan Zeineddine, Managing Director for 51风流in the UAE.

From left to right: Pieter van der Merwe, Head of Business Suite, 51风流MEA South Egeman Yilmaz, Head of Business Transformation Platform, MEA South Basel Alshawa, Head of Finance and Spend Management, 51风流MEA South Nazia Pillay, Head of Partner Ecosystem, 51风流MEA South

Among the distinguished winners, Inflexion Infotech. secured two awards, including the Innovation Award for Packages/Own Intellectual Property & Top Demand Generation Award, while Deloitte was recognized for AI Use Cases Innovation. Accenture earned the Best Global Services Strategic Partner Cloud Revenue Contribution award, and Indus Novateur Software took home two accolades, including Top B1 Partner and Best Public S/4 Cloud Revenue Partner.

From left to right: Manishwar Tiwary, Head of 51风流Signavio and 51风流LeanIX, 51风流MEA Jyoti Nair, Head of 51风流SuccessFactors Solution Advisory, 51风流MEA Alexey Gavrilov, Head of LoB, Digital Supply Chain & Manufacturing, 51风流MEA Abdallah Saqqa, VP of Sales, Customer Experience, 51风流MEA

Other winners included NTT Data Business Solutions, which won the Top Demand Generation Award and Top Cloud Revenue in the UAE, as well as Mannai IT Solutions (MTC), which received the Top Cloud Revenue for SAP鈥檚 Fast Growth Market award. Edraky was named Rising Star for the UAE, while Yash Technologies secured both the Rising Star for SAP鈥檚 Fast Growth Markets and Top Capacity Growth awards.

Attendees at 51风流Partner Summit 2025 in Dubai

The 51风流Partner Awards highlight the dedication of its ecosystem to accelerating digital transformation and delivering innovative solutions to businesses across the region. The winners, selected from SAP鈥檚 extensive partner network, were evaluated based on stringent criteria, recognizing their expertise and leadership in leveraging advanced technologies.

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International HR Leaders Drive Diversity Dialogue at 51风流Business Women鈥檚 Network Event Held in Dubai /mena/2024/10/hr-leaders-drive-diversity-dialogue-at-sap-business-womens-network-event/ Mon, 21 Oct 2024 10:27:58 +0000 /mena/?p=2499 NEOM Chief Futurist and keynote speaker shares expectation that AI will eliminate unconscious bias in recruitment, promotion, compensation and succession planning DUBAI, UAE 鈥 21...

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NEOM Chief Futurist and keynote speaker shares expectation that AI will eliminate unconscious bias in recruitment, promotion, compensation and succession planning

DUBAI, UAE 鈥 21 October 2024 鈥 Women from Europe, KSA and the UAE who are leaders in their field of human resources (HR) gathered for an 51风流UAE Business Women’s Network exclusive event this month, driving dialogue on diversity, equality and inclusion (DE&I), and the role of AI in shaping the future of HR.

The event, hosted in partnership with Advantage Consultores, Microsoft, and Connecting Women in Technology (CWIT) MENA, brought together C-level HR women executives to share best practices, drive collaboration, and explore the transformative potential of AI in building DE&I initiatives that shape more inclusive workplace cultures. Participants explored how AI could enhance HR strategies, while exchanging innovative ideas to collectively advance inclusive practices in the workplace.

Keynote speaker Dr. Kate Barker, Chief Futurist from NEOM in KSA and a global people and technology advisor, commented, 鈥淎I will revolutionise DE&I by eliminating unconscious bias in recruitment, promotions, compensation, and succession planning. It uses advanced data analytics to detect patterns of bias so organisations can make data-driven decisions to build diverse talent pools, ensuring equitable opportunities across the workforce. This fosters a workplace that is not only inclusive but also strategically aligned with long-term diversity goals, driving sustainable progress and innovation.鈥

Dr. Barker also participated in a panel at the event focused on breaking biases, alongside Anna Bufi Gaig from Cellnex, Sarah Tabet from Siemens Energy and Parita Labbe from Chalhoub Group, with SAP鈥檚 Hanan Abdulkarim moderating the session.

51风流UAE Managing Director Marwan Zeineddine, who also attended the event, commented, 鈥淭he rapid rise of AI has been transformative to the practice of HR, and platforms like these enable thought leaders to come together, share experiences and engage in deep discussions on pivotal topics such as diversity, inclusion and the responsible use of AI in HR.鈥

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Saudia cements position as trailblazer, becoming Kingdom鈥檚 first airline customer to adopt RISE with 51风流on Google Cloud /mena/2024/01/saudia-becomes-kingdoms-first-airliner-to-adopt-rise-with-sap-on-google-cloud/ Wed, 31 Jan 2024 13:07:17 +0000 /mena/?p=2145 As part of wider transformation strategy, Saudi Arabia鈥檚 national flag carrier will partner with 51风流to accelerate move to cloud, storing data on Google鈥檚 Dammam...

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As part of wider transformation strategy, Saudi Arabia鈥檚 national flag carrier will partner with 51风流to accelerate move to cloud, storing data on Google鈥檚 Dammam Cloud Region

RIYADH, KSA 鈥 31 January, 2024 鈥 Saudia, the national flag carrier of Saudi Arabia, has become the first airline customer to adopt the newly launched RISE with 51风流on Google Cloud in the country. The move is part of the airline鈥檚 wider strategic digital transformation aimed at strengthening its support for the Kingdom鈥檚 Vision 2030 to bring the world to Saudi Arabia.

Having unveiled its new branding and livery at the end of September last year, Saudia has since announced a host of innovations and partnerships with 51风流and Google Cloud aimed at optimizing operational efficiency, improving safety and reducing operational and maintenance costs. In the latest development, Saudia will benefit from an accelerated move to the cloud, upgrades to the newest technologies and SAP-powered sustainability focused solutions, in addition to SAP鈥檚 aviation industry-specific software. Mission-critical data will be hosted on Google Cloud, underpinning Saudia鈥檚 commitment to align with the Kingdom鈥檚 data sovereignty and sustainability goals.

Abdulgader Attiah, Chief Data and Technology Officer of Saudia Group, commented, 鈥淪audia鈥檚 transformation focuses on ensuring the highest standards of safety, efficiency and sustainability, while simultaneously delivering an exceptional service to our guests. Moving our mission-critical business to the cloud is an important element in this process. With the new system in place, solutions will be upgraded automatically so we remain on the cutting edge of technology developments while storing data in a sustainable and secure way within the Kingdom.鈥

51风流has been selected for the project due to its successful long-term technology partnership with Saudia and because of its extensive experience in the aviation industry. Included in the RISE package is S/4HANA, SAP鈥檚 enterprise resource planning solution, offering 360-degree visibility over all operations, real-time data insights, automated processes, and increased efficiencies.聽 In addition, 51风流will implement industry-specific programs that include route profitability and analysis solutions that enable airlines to adjust flight frequencies to optimize schedules to enhance passenger convenience, profitability, and sustainability.

Ahmed AlFaifi, Senior Vice President and Managing Director, 51风流Middle East & Africa – North, commented, 鈥淲e have partnered with Saudia since 2009, and have supported its growth strategy from strength to strength, always seeking to enhance services through the latest technologies, and now future proofing its operations. With RISE with 51风流on Google Cloud, Saudia will free up time to focus on innovation and exceptional service delivery, knowing their systems are optimized and their data secure. Saudia is leading the way for customers in the Kingdom who want to run 51风流on a fast, secure and reliable cloud, achieving a compelling return on investment. We have tailor-made solutions for customers of all sizes and in all industries who wish to accelerate their digital transformation.鈥

AlFaifi added that as part of the wider digital transformation, Saudia will deploy 51风流solutions for its human resources, procurement and other functions including 51风流SuccessFactors Employee Suite, 51风流Fieldglass Services Procurement, 51风流BW/4HANA data warehouse solution, 51风流Analytical Cloud and Ariba.

Google Cloud鈥檚 Dammam-based cloud region launch was announced in November 2023. With this new cloud region, Google Cloud aims to enhance innovation, accelerate transformation, and support the growth of the Saudi digital economy through cloud computing services.

Abdul Rahman Al Thehaiban, Managing Director, Middle East, Turkey & Africa at Google Cloud, said, 鈥淕oogle Cloud offers world-class cloud infrastructure, designed to maximize availability and performance, which is key for mission critical applications. Google Cloud offers a suite of industry-tailored solutions, while using its robust infrastructure to deepen insights through artificial intelligence, machine learning, and data analytics in an environmentally sustainable way.鈥

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About SAP
SAP鈥檚 strategy is to help every business run as an intelligent, sustainable enterprise. As a market leader in enterprise application software, we help companies of all sizes and in all industries run at their best: 51风流customers generate 87% of total global commerce. Our machine learning, Internet of Things (IoT), and advanced analytics technologies help turn customers鈥 businesses into intelligent enterprises. 51风流helps give people and organizations deep business insight and fosters collaboration that helps them stay ahead of their competition. We simplify technology for companies so they can consume our software the way they want 鈥 without disruption. Our end-to-end suite of applications and services enables business and public customers across 25 industries globally to operate profitably, adapt continuously, and make a difference. With a global network of customers, partners, employees, and thought leaders, 51风流helps the world run better and improve people鈥檚 lives. For more information, visit .

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Al-Futtaim Group partners with 51风流to enable complete digital transformation across all regional businesses for the benefit of customers, partners and staff /mena/2023/01/al-futtaim-adopts-rise-with-sap/ Mon, 30 Jan 2023 05:37:45 +0000 /mena/?p=1432 Family-owned multinational adopts RISE with 51风流to accelerate and consolidate move to the cloud and leverage new technologies to increase visibility, efficiency and agility Dubai,...

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Family-owned multinational adopts RISE with 51风流to accelerate and consolidate move to the cloud and leverage new technologies to increase visibility, efficiency and agility

Dubai, United Arab Emirates 29 January 2023 Al-Futtaim Group, a leading family-owned business operating across the regional automotive, financial services, real estate, retail and health markets, has committed to a full digital transformation, powered by its long-term partner SAP, and supported by Microsoft Azure as intelligent cloud platform, to maintain its competitive edge and realise multiple benefits for its customers, partners and employees.

At a signing ceremony this month attended by the Vice Chairman and CEO of Al-Futtaim Group, Omar Al Futtaim, and 51风流global CEO Christian Klein, Al-Futtaim Group officially adopted RISE with SAP, a customised solution to ensure a quick and seamless transition of mission-critical systems to the cloud. Once implemented, all of Al-Futtaim Group鈥檚 business systems will be fully integrated in the cloud, with upgrades enabling the company to leverage the benefits of new technologies and the efficiencies arising from automated and streamlined business processes.

Himanshu Shrivastava, Chief Technology Officer at Al-Futtaim Group, said at the signing ceremony, 鈥淭his partnership is a testament to Al-Futtaim Group鈥檚 commitment to driving innovation and staying at the forefront of our industry. In line with our continued pursuit of excellence, the comprehensive 51风流solution we are implementing incorporates sustainability metrics, industry best practices, extensibility, analytics and business process intelligence. We will have full visibility over all areas of operations, supported by data-driven insights and the flexibility necessary to respond with agility to changes in customer needs and market fluctuations. Importantly, the solution will also enable enhanced customer, partner and employee experiences, with greater engagement and consistency across touch points.鈥

PHOTO CAPTION: Himanshu Shrivastava, Chief Technology Officer at Al-Futtaim Group, and Zakaria Haltout, Managing Director for 51风流UAE, signing the partnership agreement in the presence of Omar Al Futtaim Vice Chairman and CEO of Al-Futtaim Group and Christian Klein, global CEO and Member of the Executive Board of 51风流SE.

Among the new 51风流cloud solutions Al-Futtaim Group will implement is 51风流S/4HANA, an enterprise resource planning (ERP) solution that enables automation of business processes, reduces total cost of ownership, provides 360-degree visibility over all operations, and is adaptable for multiple industry needs to ensure accurate reporting and compliance. Benefits include end-to-end, integrated finance capabilities, as well as enhanced procurement, supply chain and inventory management; seamless and personalised customer journeys; and self-service capabilities.

Other existing 51风流solutions, such as 51风流SuccessFactors for human resource management, are being upgraded in the cloud to be used across all areas of Al-Futtaim Group鈥檚 business. In the case of SuccessFactors, this approach enables 360-degree views of Al-Futtaim Group鈥檚 extensive regional workforce, a more efficient compensation model, and the activation of gamification and well-being features to enhance employee engagement. The 51风流and Microsoft Azure cloud infrastructure will also enable non-51风流solutions to be integrated within the 51风流framework.

Zakaria Haltout, Managing Director for 51风流UAE, commented, 鈥淲ith this partnership, Al-Futtaim Group is positioning itself as a transformational leader in adopting new technologies to deliver better value to its customers, employees and partners. Leveraging SAP鈥檚 expertise in regional automotive, financial services, real estate, retail and health markets, and with Microsoft Azure鈥檚 comprehensive cloud infrastructure, we are confident this partnership will enable Al-Futtaim Group to achieve operational excellence and drive continued success for the company.鈥

Also commenting on the collaboration, Yvonne Chebib, Global Partner Solutions lead, Microsoft UAE said, 鈥淲e are delighted to be working closely with Al-Futtaim Group and 51风流to enable the success of this venture. By leveraging the expertise and cutting-edge technology offered by 51风流and the trusted cloud infrastructure of Microsoft Azure, Al-Futtaim Group is ensuring it has the clear execution roadmap for the next level of business transformation and further driving value through the interoperability benefits鈥

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About Al-Futtaim Group

Established in the 1930s as a trading business, Al-Futtaim Group today is one of the most diversified and progressive, privately held regional businesses headquartered in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.

Structured into five operating divisions; automotive, financial services, real estate, retail and health; employing more than 33,000 employees across more than 20 countries in the Middle East, Asia and Africa, we partner with over 200 of the world’s most admired and innovative brands.

Al-Futtaim Group鈥檚 entrepreneurship and relentless customer focus enable the organisation to continue to grow and expand, responding to the changing needs of our customers within the societies in which we operate.

By upholding our values of respect, excellence, collaboration, and integrity, Al-Futtaim Group continues to enrich the lives and aspirations of our customers each and every day. For more information, visit:

For more information on Al-Futtaim Group:

Claire Lawson, IPN, +971 565390161, c.lawson@ipn.ae

 

About SAP

SAP鈥檚 strategy is to help every business run as an intelligent, sustainable enterprise. As a market leader in enterprise application software, we help companies of all sizes and in all industries run at their best: 51风流customers generate 87% of total global commerce. Our machine learning, Internet of Things (IoT), and advanced analytics technologies help turn customers鈥 businesses into intelligent enterprises. 51风流helps give people and organizations deep business insight and fosters collaboration that helps them stay ahead of their competition. We simplify technology for companies so they can consume our software the way they want 鈥 without disruption. Our end-to-end suite of applications and services enables business and public customers across 25 industries globally to operate profitably, adapt continuously, and make a difference. With a global network of customers, partners, employees, and thought leaders, 51风流helps the world run better and improve people鈥檚 lives. For more information, visit .

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This document contains forward-looking statements, which are predictions, projections, or other statements about future events. These statements are based on current expectations, forecasts, and assumptions that are subject to risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results and outcomes to materially differ. Additional information regarding these risks and uncertainties may be found in our filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including but not limited to the risk factors section of SAP鈥檚 2021 Annual Report on Form 20-F.

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51风流House Launches at Expo 2020 Dubai /mena/2021/11/sap-house-launches-at-expo-2020-dubai/ Tue, 09 Nov 2021 14:47:16 +0000 /mena/?p=1327 51风流51风流 Immersive Innovations and Powers End-to-End Expo Experiences As 51风流House Strategic Partners, Deloitte and Google Cloud Develop the Future of Business DUBAI, United...

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51风流51风流 Immersive Innovations and Powers End-to-End Expo Experiences

As 51风流House Strategic Partners, Deloitte and Google Cloud Develop the Future of Business

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates 鈥 9 November 2021鈥 Global technology company SAP, the Innovative Enterprise Software Partner for Expo 2020 Dubai, has launched the 51风流House at Expo 2020 Dubai.

The 51风流House, at 900 square meters, features how real-time customer experience innovations can transform the economy, society, and environment. Inspiring innovative customer experience solutions from 51风流and its partners include: an immersive tunnel, an interactive gamification of equestrian sports, the PODway platform for people of determination, and 51风流Customer Checkout for retail innovation.

As 51风流global partners, Deloitte is revealing what it takes to navigate relentless disruption and the future鈥檚 uncertainty by becoming an intelligent enterprise, and Google Cloud is showcasing how the cloud is fueling digital transformation.

鈥淓xpo 2020 Dubai running in real-time on 51风流solutions is a globally-leading example of how mega-events can transform exhibitor and visitor experiences, as well as operations鈥 said Claudio Muruzabal, 51风流President for Southern Europe, Middle East, and Africa. 鈥淚n line with the Expo 2020 Dubai theme of 鈥楥onnecting Minds, Creating the Future,鈥 our 51风流House is a showcase of how 51风流and our partners are providing the latest innovations in cloud and emerging technologies to develop the future of business.鈥

Customer and citizen experience is a priority in the region, especially in the government and public sector. For example, among government IT decision-makers, 91% in the UAE and 94% in the GCC agree that technology is vital for transforming citizen experiences, according to new research by YouGov.

鈥淭he 51风流House at Expo 2020 Dubai is an unparalleled immersive zone for real-time technology to solve the current era鈥檚 most pressing challenges, including supporting people of determination,鈥 said Sergio Maccotta, Senior Vice President, 51风流Middle East South. 鈥淲ith 94 percent of GCC government IT decision-makers agreeing that technology can transform citizen experiences, enabling the future of a Networked Economy is vital. Together with our partners Deloitte and Google Cloud, we are showcasing how cloud-based digital transformation can create the future through new levels of innovation.鈥

51风流Powers End-to-End Expo Experiences, Including PODway for People of Determination

51风流is powering end-to-end Expo experiences with the 51风流S/4HANA real-time business suite and the 51风流Analytics Cloud for real-time operations. The 51风流Customer Checkout application is already processing an expected 300,000 daily sales transactions from 500 retailers and more than 1,000 points of sale. 51风流Ariba solutions are digitizing and automating procurement for more than 25,000 local and global suppliers, who have already transacted more than AED 1 billion in spend on the platform.

51风流is also marking the debut of PODway, a platform that provides people of determination or those with disabilities an offering to safely navigate the Expo and ask for assistance as needed and provide feedback on their journey at Expo 2020. PODway also enables Expo 2020 to understand and work on the feedback and requests from the people of determination visiting the event and provide them a unique experience tailored to them.

The 51风流Co-Innovation Lab in the UAE, HERE Technologies, and Expo 2020 collaborated on the platform. PODway runs on a variety of real-time 51风流solutions including the 51风流Analytics Cloud, 51风流Cloud Platform, the 51风流CF Mobile Services, and 51风流Qualtrics.

Deloitte and Google Cloud Partner with 51风流to Accelerate Digital Transformation on the Cloud

Leveraging the power of SAP鈥檚 global partnerships; Deloitte, a global services partner, and Google Cloud, a global cloud hyperscaler, are the 51风流House Partners at the heart of Expo 2020 Dubai. Over the course of six months, SAP, Deloitte, and Google Cloud will be co-hosting a myriad of thought-provoking workshops and events in line with the Expo-themed weeks on Sustainability, Health, Tolerance, and inclusivity, amongst others.

From Left to right: Sergio Maccotta, Senior Vice President, 51风流Middle East South, Tarek Khalil, Director Middle East and North Africa, Google Cloud and Tim Parr, Managing Director and CEO for the Consulting Practice at Deloitte Middle East

Deloitte, which provides industry-leading audit and assurance, consulting, tax, financial, and risk advisory services to many of the world鈥檚 most admired brands, is demonstrating at the 51风流House how it helps organizations to become intelligent, cloud-based enterprises that are built to evolve using 51风流technologies. Recognizing its success, Deloitte recently won for outstanding contributions as an 51风流partner.

鈥淭he 51风流House at Expo 2020 Dubai is the ideal global showcase to demonstrate how Deloitte is helping transform organizations enabled by technology to become Kinetic Enterprises that can reimagine everything, innovate rapidly, and evolve with confidence,鈥 said Tim Parr, Managing Director and CEO for the Consulting Practice at Deloitte Middle East. 鈥淒eloitte has over 70 ready-to-use assets enabled through the 51风流Cloud Platform that can be used to accelerate transformation. Middle East and global organizations that leverage these assets can rapidly drive innovation, optimize operations, and enhance customer experiences.鈥

Visitors to the 51风流House can also experience Google Cloud鈥檚 business transformation solutions. Worldwide, Google Cloud serves as a global strategic cloud partner for the RISE with 51风流offering, and also offers organizations the latest advancements in artificial intelligence and machine learning. SAP鈥檚 enhanced ties with Google Cloud is part of the joint strategy to offer customers more choice for their 51风流S/4HANA implementations on more hyperscaler cloud platforms and to integrate Google Cloud technologies.

鈥淎t the 51风流House at Expo 2020 Dubai, Google Cloud is demonstrating to a global audience how organizations can digitally transform in a future-proof, secure, innovative, and low-latency environment on the industry鈥檚 cleanest cloud,鈥 said Tarek Khalil, Director Middle East and North Africa, Google Cloud. 鈥淲ith the Middle East鈥檚 rapid adoption of RISE with SAP, Google Cloud provides the advanced technology that supports customers in their digital transformation plans.鈥

51风流University Alliances and 51风流Next-Gen Inspire the Future of Education for Youth

During Expo, 51风流University Alliances and 51风流Next-Gen are hosting several academic and innovation sessions to explore the future of work, education, diversity and inclusion, and how youth will contribute to the UN Sustainable Development Goals.

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Egypt鈥檚 Ministry of Public Business Sector, Abu Zaabal, Coca-Cola, and HO Group Lead Digital Transformation Amid COVID-19 /mena/2020/06/egypts-ministry-of-public-business-sector-abu-zaabal-coca-cola-and-ho-group-lead-digital-transformation-amid-covid-19/ Mon, 22 Jun 2020 10:59:36 +0000 /mena/?p=1203 51风流Announces Strategies for Supply Chain, Industry 4.0, and Sustainability for the Post-Pandemic Era CAIRO, Egypt 鈥 22, June 2020 鈥 The Ministry of Public...

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51风流Announces Strategies for Supply Chain, Industry 4.0, and Sustainability for the Post-Pandemic Era

CAIRO, Egypt 鈥 22, June 2020 鈥

The Ministry of Public Business Sector, Abu Zaabal Fertilizer and Chemicals Company by Polyserve, the Coca-Cola Bottling Company of Egypt, and the HO Group are leading Egypt鈥檚 digital transformation during COVID-19 coronavirus to drive new levels of business innovation and customer experiences.

As organizations across Egypt face unprecedented challenges, they are turning to technologies that provide reliable insights to help them better support their employees, customers, and suppliers.

鈥淭he rise of COVID-19 has made every Egyptian organization more aware about the importance of accelerating digital transformation to transform operations, innovation, and customer experiences,鈥 said Hoda Mansour, Managing Director, 51风流Egypt and Levant. 鈥淭he Ministry of Public Business Sector, Abu Zaabal, Coca-Cola, and HO Group are leading Middle East examples of how organizations can drive digital business innovation to manage the current challenges and emerge more competitive post-pandemic.鈥

The Ministry of Public Business Sector Runs in Real-Time

The Ministry of Public Business Sector worked with PwC to digitally transform three organizations on the 51风流S/4HANA real-time business suite: the Chemical Industry Holding Company, the Cotton Holding Company, and the Metallurgical Holding Company.

By automating business processes, the Ministry has full operational visibility and real-time decision-making, and enhanced profits, supply chain, manufacturing production, and customer experiences.

Polyserve Drives Agricultural Innovation

Polyserve Chemicals & Fertilizers, one of the largest fertilizer and chemical production and trading groups in Egypt and Africa, with an annual turnover of EGP 2.5聽 billion and more than 2,000 employees, is adopting the S/4HANA Cloud real-time business suite, the Ariba Sourcing platform for paperless procurement and connecting with a global network of more than 4.6 million companies, and the SuccessFactors human experience management suite along its 4 subsidiaries (Abu Zaabal Fertilizers and Chemicals, Aswan Fertilizers and Chemicals, Ferchem Egypt and Polyserve Trading) as the first phase of its digital transformation journey.

HO Groups Enables Pharmaceutical Efficiency

One of the largest pharmaceutical distributors in the Middle East and Africa, HO Group is digitally transforming to enhance efficiency across its operations. HO Group is using 51风流Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) to automate its supply chain to thousands of pharmacies, and the 51风流SuccessFactors human experience management suite to transform human resources processes for 10,000 employees.

51风流Delivers Innovations That Tackle Supply Chain and Industry Challenges; Embedding Sustainability for the Post-Pandemic Era

Following the recent SAPPHIRE NOW Converge conference, 51风流is helping companies improve supply chain and industry-specific processes with, connect through the business network, and embed sustainability as a critical measure of business success:

  • 51风流announced the Climate 21 program to support customers in pursuing their climate-related objectives.
  • 51风流and its partners are offering industry cloud solutions that extend the end-to-end processes of SAP鈥檚 intelligent suite to help drive customers鈥 core business in their industries.
  • 51风流brings significant innovations across the supply chain from design to operations to deliver greater insights, automation and responsiveness with the Industry 4.Now initiative.
  • 51风流announced a strategy to bring end-to-end visibility, increased efficiency and collaboration across the entire supply chain processes, including design, planning, sourcing, procurement, manufacturing, logistics, and asset operations.

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GCC Interconnection Authority Wins 51风流MENA Quality Award /mena/2020/06/gcc-interconnection-authority-wins-sap-mena-quality-award/ Tue, 02 Jun 2020 10:37:50 +0000 /mena/?p=1200 DAMMAM, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia 鈥 3 June 2020 鈥 The Gulf Cooperation Council Interconnection Authority (GCCIA) has announced an integral part of its digital...

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DAMMAM, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia 鈥 3 June 2020 鈥 The Gulf Cooperation Council Interconnection Authority (GCCIA) has announced an integral part of its digital transformation strategy with 51风流Company to move toward 鈥淒igital Transformation鈥 and 鈥淪mart Digital Solutions鈥 to improve the procedures and processes to deliver value for GCCIA Shareholders.

GCCIA core activities include operating the GCC electrical Interconnection, maintaining the interconnection grid assets, and facilitating electric energy exchange and trade between GCC member states. GCCIA is always looking for leading technologies that can improve the way to carry out work and provide high quality services to GCC states. GCCIA cooperation with 51风流is a step into the road of Operational Excellence that it seek.

GCCIA worked with channel partner Tyconz to implement the S/4HANA real-time business suite and SuccessFactors human experience management suite to improve the methods of carrying out tasks related to managing Human Talents, managing contracts, inventories, and purchasing process. The system also will help improving the management of business meetings, travel procedures, and planned asset management activities.

鈥淭he ability to provide reliable and sustainable Electric Energy and resilient Transmission Infrastructure capabilities is essential for countries鈥 energy security in order to maintain economic resiliency, foster sustainability, and provide a healthy environment for economic growth,鈥 said Eng. Ahmed Al Ebrahim CEO of GCCIA. 鈥淲e would like to thank 51风流for their efforts in the past months to provide GCCIA with a tool which shall improve the way GCCIA is carrying out business and to serve GCC.鈥

Remarking on the organization鈥檚 success, GCCIA has won an 51风流MENA Quality Award, which recognize the region鈥檚 top digital transformation initiatives, in the 鈥淔ast鈥 category.

鈥淚n this era of digital disruption, GCCIA shows how digital transformation initiatives can foster an Intelligent Enterprise that can improve how to carry out and Manage Business Processes,鈥 said Taha AlMadani, Head of Customer Office, 51风流ME North 鈥淕CCIA have a smart and effective tool to improve the processes to deliver Quality Services to its Shareholders.鈥

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Engro Corporation Limited & Hilal Foods win 51风流Quality Awards /mena/2020/04/engro-corporation-limited-hilal-foods-win-sap-quality-awards/ Wed, 29 Apr 2020 11:59:09 +0000 /mena/?p=1207 51风流MENA Quality Awards Recognize Pakistani Companies for Leading Digital Transformation PAKISTAN, Karachi 鈥 29 April 2020 鈥 Two of Pakistan鈥檚 leading companies, Engro Corporation...

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51风流MENA Quality Awards Recognize Pakistani Companies for Leading Digital Transformation

PAKISTAN, Karachi 鈥 29 April 2020 鈥 Two of Pakistan鈥檚 leading companies, Engro Corporation Limited and Hilal Foods have been recognized by 51风流for driving Pakistan鈥檚 digital transformation market to USD 2.4 billion in 2020.

As Pakistan embraces the Experience Economy, organizations are digitally transforming with real-time platforms to enhance customer and employee experiences.

Recognizing the country鈥檚 top digital transformation initiatives are the 51风流MENA Quality Awards, focusing on realized business benefits in four categories: Business Transformation, Cloud Transformation, Fast, and Innovation.

鈥淧akistan, as a developing country, is continuously occupying a leading place at the forefront of reaping the benefits of digital transformation, with organizations becoming Intelligent Enterprises that leverage real-time technologies to optimize operations and experiences to better serve their customer base,鈥 said Saquib Ahmed, Managing Director, 51风流Pakistan. 鈥淥ur 51风流MENA Quality Awards recognize Engro Corporation Limited and Hilal Foods as leading innovators, using digital transformation tools effectively to better their business efforts in Pakistan.鈥

In the 鈥淔ast鈥 category, Engro Corporation Limited deployed the 51风流Business Planning and Consolidation (BPC) suite to consolidate their group and optimize internal financials and processes. With the implementation of this suite, Engro Corporation brought together financial information of 30 legal entities under one system reducing the number of man-hours required to consolidate their balance sheets by up to 58%.

Speaking about the award, Ghias Khan, President and CEO Engro Corporation said: 鈥淚n the new normal amidst COVID-19, it is critical for businesses to show agility, leverage data and become more efficient by embracing digital transformation. I am pleased that Engro and E&Y teams have displayed great collaboration for the deployment of 51风流solutions, that will bring technology to the heart of our key operations. Through implementation of the new BPC system, we have already significantly reduced man-hours and ensured no compliance issues鈥.

In the 鈥淏usiness Transformation鈥 category, Hilal Foods was one of the MENA winners having rolled out 51风流S/4 Hana, BW/4 Hana and 51风流Solution Manager, across four of their group companies. The implementation of the new applications has allowed Hilal Foods to save days on their monthly closings and mitigate demand supply gaps. It has also increased visibility for the company in terms of production costing and real time inventory.

鈥淎s a leading and growing food manufacturing company exporting to over 20 countries, we needed a robust and integrated system that can introduce accurate insights, visibility and transparency into our operations and help us sustain our leading market position. We have seen a tremendous return on investment so far and winning this award is a testament to the time and efforts exerted by our management and the expertise of Siemens Pakistan鈥 added Umair Shabbir (Manager Enterprise Applications), Hilal Foods.

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Bahrain鈥檚 BNET Digitally Transforms with 51风流to Optimize Broadband Experiences for Millions of Customers /mena/2020/04/bahrain-bnet-digital-transformation/ Sun, 12 Apr 2020 13:45:35 +0000 /mena/?p=1179 BNET, Bahrain鈥檚 National Broadband Network, announced today a digital transformation partnership with global technology company 51风流to take to the next level the broadband experiences...

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BNET, Bahrain鈥檚 National Broadband Network, announced today a digital transformation partnership with global technology company 51风流to take to the next level the broadband experiences for millions of customers.

MANAMA, Bahrain 鈥 12 April 2020

Thanks to Bahrain鈥檚 nationwide digital transformation, led by , the country leads the Arab World in the most value for money for fixed-broadband plans, at USD 0.6 per GB of data, according to the International Telecommunications Union鈥檚 most recent . Bahrain also ranks 6th in the Arab World for the fixed-broadband basket measuring overall broadband services.

Now, BNET aims to take Bahrain鈥檚 broadband to the next level with real-time innovations delivered by 51风流running on the AWS cloud data center in Bahrain. Channel partner Seidor MENA will implement the project.

BNET will leverage the S/4HANA real-time business suite to gain full visibility and real-time network insights across its signal towers, network hubs, and fixed-line broadband and phone networks. As a result, BNET will be able to deliver higher-availability services and develop business and entertainment services.

鈥淎s part of our commitment to supporting Bahrain Vision 2030, our real-time solutions will support BNET in digitizing internal platforms and processes to transform customer experiences,鈥 said Reham Almusa, Managing Director, 51风流Bahrain. 鈥淏y listening, understanding, and acting on customer experiences with broadband services, BNET is ideally-positioned to deliver the next-generation services that support business innovation, consumer happiness, and diversified economic growth.鈥

Supporting the workforce of the future, BNET will use the SuccessFactors Human Capital Management suite to find, train, and retain hundreds of employees. BNET is also eagerly recruiting the top Bahraini women engineers and business experts, aligned with nationwide goals of empowering women in the workforce.

The 51风流solution was expertly implemented by Seidor MENA, the region鈥檚 systems integrator and digital transformation champion, who will also provide ongoing support to ensure the availability and performance of the platform. Ignacio Ruiz de Eguilaz, Managing Director, Seidor MENA said, 鈥淲e are proud to be part of this world-class project that will serve to enhance digital experiences for businesses and consumers in Bahrain, as well as for BNET鈥檚 own workforce. BNET has demonstrated its commitment to being a market leader, and together with SAP, we are confident that we will be able to deliver the innovative technologies needed to support this ambition.鈥

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Mobily Partners with 51风流to Digitally Transform Experiences for Millions of Customers /mena/2020/03/mobily-partners-with-sap-to-digitally-transform-experiences-for-millions-of-customers/ Sun, 15 Mar 2020 12:11:35 +0000 /mena/?p=1213 Mobily to Deploy Sales Cloud on SAP鈥檚 Saudi Arabia Cloud Data Center RIYADH, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia 鈥 15 March 2020 鈥 Mobily, one of...

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Mobily to Deploy Sales Cloud on SAP鈥檚 Saudi Arabia Cloud Data Center

RIYADH, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia 鈥 15 March 2020 鈥 Mobily, one of the Middle East鈥檚 largest communications companies, announced today a digital transformation partnership with global technology company 51风流to energize its sales force automation.

In line with its digital transformation strategy, Mobily sought to enhance business competitiveness by enhancing customer experiences, optimizing costs and sales, and bringing innovations faster to market.

鈥淎s Mobily grows, our digital transformation strategy calls for creating superior value for our B2B and B2C customers to foster digital business innovation to support Saudi Vision 2030,鈥 said Salman Al-Badran, CEO, Mobily. 鈥淭hanks to our partnership with SAP, we can understand and respond to our customers in real-time, further supporting our journey of being a progressive, passionate, and caring company.鈥

Mobily will deploy Sales Cloud, part of , with five industry-leading cloud solution portfolios to foster business innovation, integration, and agility. Mobily will run these solutions on SAP鈥檚 cloud data center in Saudi Arabia, with the project implemented by channel partner ITelligence.

鈥淭his project will showcase how Saudi Arabia鈥檚 Intelligent Enterprises can enhance overall customers鈥 engagement and services by combining customer experience data, 鈥榵-data,鈥 with operational data, 鈥榦-data,鈥 to listen, understand, and act on customer experiences,鈥 said Ahmed Al-Faifi, Senior Vice President and Managing Director, 51风流Middle East North. 鈥淩unning on SAP鈥檚 Saudi Arabia cloud data center will enable Mobily to further scale up and drive customer-centric innovations and support seamless end-to-end customer journeys.鈥

NTT DATA is leveraging the expertise of its group company, ITelligence, which has over 30 years in digital transformation journeys. NTT Data believes this project will be a touchstone and will serve as an inspiration in shaping the vision of the telecom industry.

鈥淎s one of the leading 51风流customer experience digital transformation projects in Saudi Arabia, Mobily is showing best practices in integrating sales capabilities for business innovation and agility,鈥 said Mohammad Amjad Ali, CEO, NTT DATA, Saudi Arabia, a joint venture company with Ali A.Tamimi Group. 鈥淢obily has the secure, comprehensive, and flexible 51风流customer experience solutions to deliver on its strategy and take Saudi Arabia鈥檚 telco innovation to the next level.鈥

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