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VFS Global to implement SAP S / 4HANA for cross border AI
SAP announced that VFS Global, the provider of visa, consular and technology services to governments and diplomatic missions, will leverage SAP software to help it develop-edge AIpowered digital solutions for cross-border mobility and citizen services.
Cross-border mobility and citizen services are becoming increasingly digital, and governments are looking into the use of innovative technologies such as artificial intelligence to drive efficiency and sovereign security.
To accelerate its innovation road map and help governments meet the increasingly complex needs of travellers and citizens, VFS Global is adopting SAP S / 4HANA Cloud Public Edition and other SAP solutions.
In line with its vision to embrace technological innovation to support governments and diplomatic missions worldwide, VFS Global has also chosen SAP Business Technology Platform and the SAP Business Data Cloud solution to deliver-edge and AI-powered solutions to its customers and to drive operational excellence across its global operations.
“ We take great pride in partnering with SAP as a and trusted technology and AI
company,” said Zubin Karkaria, Founder and CEO of VFS Global.
“ By combining our deep expertise in visa, consular and citizen services with SAP’ s worldclass solutions, we empower governments to enhance efficiency, strengthen security and enable seamless mobility for millions of travellers around the world.”
“ With SAP solutions at its core, VFS will be able to leverage the latest innovations to become an even stronger partner for governments, travellers and citizens worldwide,” said Christian Klein, CEO of SAP SE.
“ By combining the strengths of VFS Global and SAP, we are elevating cross-border mobility and citizen services to the next level,” said Michael Nilles, member of the VFS Executive Board and Chief Digital and Technology Officer.
Farnek integrates intelligent robotic cleaners with human operatives
UAE-based smart and green facilities management, FM company Farnek, has launched the Farnek Hybrid Unit, FHU presenting a transformation in cleaning by seamlessly integrating human operatives with advanced and intelligent robotic cleaners.
Essentially the model is centred around Hybrid Units, HU, where tasks are completed without distinction between humans and robots, focusing on efficiency and quality of outcome.
The robotic units can handle the heavy lifting, repetitive cleaning, and large surface areas, allowing manual operatives to focus on higher value or specialised tasks, such as sanitising sensitive areas, and spot cleaning.
“ This strategic distribution of tasks enhances overall productivity while reducing overlapping and wasteful man hours,” said Julian Khalil, Managing Director, Farnek Services.
Robots can collaborate with operational staff without traditional physical supervision, carrying out cleaning paths, recharging autonomously, and using real-time localisation and environmental perception to avoid hazards – all while cleaning up to 5,000 square feet per hour.
Robots are equipped with sensors and mechanisms that enable obstacle detection, fall prevention and anomaly impact detection, during autonomous cleaning.
The robots are also digitally mapped, ensuring 100 % area coverage with precision, avoiding the typical gaps left by manual processes. Traditional vacuuming by cleaners can sometimes leave areas uncovered due to natural human error or fatigue. Robotic paths are pre-mapped and optimised, guaranteeing complete surface coverage to achieve enhanced cleaning standards.
“ Unlike human operatives, robots can be deployed in operations 24, 7 without fatigue. This multi-shift capability reduces the need for additional workforce, particularly in hightraffic areas and during off-peak hours,” added Khalil.
All Hybrid Units are dynamically scheduled and monitored through Farnek’ s CAFMTEK Mobile App, designed and developed by Farnek’ s sister company HITEK AI. This allows supervisors to have real-time visibility, live task updates and dedicated reports.
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