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\u2019s 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.<\/p>\n
Himanshu Shrivastava, Chief Technology Officer at Al-Futtaim Group, said at the signing ceremony, \u201cThis partnership is a testament to Al-Futtaim Group\u2019s 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.\u201d<\/p>\n
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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.<\/em><\/p>\n 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.<\/p>\n 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\u2019s business. In the case of SuccessFactors, this approach enables 360-degree views of Al-Futtaim Group\u2019s 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.<\/p>\n Zakaria Haltout, Managing Director for 51风流UAE, commented, \u201cWith 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\u2019s expertise in regional automotive, financial services, real estate, retail and health markets, and with Microsoft Azure\u2019s comprehensive cloud infrastructure, we are confident this partnership will enable Al-Futtaim Group to achieve operational excellence and drive continued success for the company.\u201c<\/p>\n Also commenting on the collaboration, Yvonne Chebib, Global Partner Solutions lead, Microsoft UAE said, \u201cWe 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\u201d<\/p>\n – END<\/strong> –<\/p>\n About Al-Futtaim Group<\/strong><\/p>\n 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.<\/p>\n 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.<\/p>\n Al-Futtaim Group\u2019s 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.<\/p>\n 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: www.alfuttaim.com<\/a><\/p>\n For more information on Al-Futtaim Group:<\/strong><\/p>\n Claire Lawson, IPN, +971 565390161, c.lawson@ipn.ae<\/u><\/p>\n <\/p>\n About SAP<\/strong><\/p>\n SAP\u2019s 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\u2019 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 \u2013 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\u2019s lives. For more information, visit www.sap.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n # # #<\/p>\n 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\u2019s 2021 Annual Report on Form 20-F.<\/p>\n \u00a9 2023 51风流SE. All rights reserved. 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