Intelligent CIO Middle East Issue 103 | Page 17

NEWS

Based in Bahrain , Asia Jewellers is the official retailer for over 60 renowned luxury brands which include Cartier , Bottega Veneta , and Van Cleef and Arpels . It had previously been using another system to manage its retail operations , but sought a more user-friendly , streamlined solution that provided superior reporting capabilities .

Following research into the innovative technology tools used by other luxury retailers , Cegid was the name that kept coming up as CEO Sofiane Naceri explains : “ A review of the retailers employing Cegid reveals an array of prominent entities . The rationale becomes clear upon examining the software ’ s quality , the support extended by Cegid as a company and the superior reporting it facilitates .”

Cegid Retail , the global POS and unified commerce platform , is currently deployed in all of its boutiques and will also be deployed in five new stores that Asia Jewellers plans to open in 2024 .

Another advantage lies in inventory management and the availability of data . Naceri adds ; “ The business intelligence provided by a tool like Cegid is indispensable . As CEO , it is crucial for me to join a conference call and have immediate access to a live dashboard , irrespective of my location – be it at home , travelling , or in the office .”

Most recently Cegid helped support the marketing and store teams at Asia Jewellers for its Valentine ’ s Day campaigns . Naceri explains “ Cegid empowers our sales personnel to navigate our inventory and filter results , presenting all viable options to the customer , thus ensuring the success of our Valentine ’ s promotions .”

MoUs with the Iraqi government and private sector , helping to support the local infrastructure as it faces increasing demand for energy and electricity . The MoUs were signed by Ken West , President and CEO of Honeywell Energy and Sustainability Solutions , ESS , who attended , along with members of his leadership team , a meeting hosted by the US Chamber of Commerce . HE Prime Minister of Iraq , Mohamed Shia Al-Sudani , participated in the meetings , along with high-level Iraqi government officials and prominent private sector firms .

The agreement is a part of Honeywell ’ s commitment to provide the best solutions and global expertise to help drive better efficiencies and sustainability within the country ’ s energy sector . This also demonstrates Honeywell ’ s alignment and support of its portfolio to three compelling megatrends , including the energy transition .

These agreements allow Honeywell to explore strategic collaborations for Iraq ’ s oil and gas fields , including the cessation of gas flaring and the provision of development , automation , remote control and monitoring services .

Mohamad Shaboot , President Honeywell Iraq , said : “ These agreements show a clear commitment by both Honeywell and the

Iraqi public and private sectors to continue the modernisation and development of local industry . The focus on the energy sector is only continuing to grow and it is incumbent upon all of us to put in place the necessary technology and rigor to help realise a better energy future for the entire region .”

Honeywell has been operating in Iraq since the 1970s and recently appointed Shaboot as Country President . The company supports local industry across multiple pillars , including energy , smart buildings and aerospace .

West said : “ While there has been significant development within the energy sector locally , there is still tremendous potential for growth and cooperation .”

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