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Landmark Hospitality selects GBM to deliver IT managed services for business operations
Gulf Business Machines has been selected by Landmark Hospitality to deliver comprehensive IT managed services for the hospitality business operations across the GCC over the next three years . The strategic partnership will see GBM oversee the complete IT infrastructure and end-user managed services for Landmark Leisure , Fitness First and Foodmark locations in Bahrain , Kuwait , Oman , and UAE .
By outsourcing its IT infrastructure management to GBM , Landmark Hospitality
aims to streamline daily IT operations , enabling the company to focus on growth and maintain cutting-edge technology . The partnership will leverage GBM ’ s expertise in managed services , providing round-theclock proactive monitoring , automation , and end-to-end process improvements governed by best practices .
The agreement also ensures that Landmark Hospitality will benefit from Service Level Agreement , SLA-based services and IT Service Management tools aligned with the Information Technology Infrastructure Library , ITIL framework for Enterprise Services . The services provided by GBM will encompass all aspects of in-house IT infrastructure management , offering greater control , visibility , and agility for Landmark Hospitality .
Ossama El Samadoni , General Manager of GBM Dubai , said : “ This new managed services agreement underscores GBM ’ s dedication to delivering cutting-edge IT solutions that drive operational excellence and technological advancement across the GCC .”
Pankaj Roongta , CFO of Landmark Hospitality , stated : “ Our partnership with GBM marks a pivotal move towards optimising our technology investments and enhancing cost-efficiency across operations . With GBM managing our IT infrastructure , we can redirect resources to key strategic initiatives that drive our longterm growth , ensuring we deliver sustained value to our stakeholders .”
The strategic alliance between GBM and Landmark Hospitality aims to set a standard for IT managed services in the hospitality industry , with a focus on driving innovation , enhancing agility , and achieving operational excellence .
Abu Dhabi based M42 and Bahrain Royal Medical Services sign strategic alliance
M42 , a global health champion established by coming together of Mubadala Health and G42 Healthcare , and Royal Medical Services , RMS of Bahrain , have announced a transformative strategic alliance . The landmark partnership signifies a pivotal moment in reshaping the future of health in the region , as it opens access to complex medical care and knowledge exchange between the two countries .
M42 has over 20,000 employees and more than 450 facilities in 26 countries . Established in 2022 , following the coming together of G42 Healthcare and Mubadala Health , M42 combines health technologies with state-ofthe-art healthcare facilities to deliver worldclass health solutions , services and care .
The M42 group includes Diaverum , Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi , Imperial College London Diabetes Centre and Moorfields Eye Hospital Abu Dhabi , among others .
The collaborative efforts between M42 and RMS outline a comprehensive approach to medical advancements . In the coming months and years , the strategic alliance will see the delivery of the highest standard of medical education and knowledge exchange ; fellowship programmes for clinical staff ; provision of advanced laboratory diagnostic services including genomics ; joint research and academic programmes focused on advancing clinical care in complex medical fields ; and the development and deployment of new technologies to enhance care delivery .
As part of the strategic alliance , M42 formally signed its first MoU with Royal Medical Services , RMS to provide world-class heart and lung transplant surgical procedures for patients in Bahrain . This partnership , part of the National
Programme for Organ and Tissue Donation and Transplantation Hayat , reflects Abu Dhabi ’ s capabilities in organ transplantation , supported by advanced infrastructure , knowledgeable healthcare professionals , and world-class healthcare facilities , further cementing Abu Dhabi ’ s position as a healthcare hub globally .
Under this agreement , Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi , part of the M42 group , will play a vital role in providing specialised services .
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