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Mindware signs as Acer distribution partner in Middle East
Nicholas Argyrides , General Manager – Gulf , Mindware
Mindware , a regional value-added distribution ( VAD ), has signed a commercial distribution agreement across the Middle East with PC manufacturer Acer . The deal includes the vendor ’ s commercial and education portfolio including Windowsbased laptops , Chromebook devices , accessories , projectors , Enduro and ConceptD devices .
According to the VAD , the main focus will be on the Travelmate Series , specifically designed both for the corporate and the public sector . In addition , Mindware stated that it will drive the market penetration of these devices by mobilising its extensive channel network across the region . As part of the strategy to engage more closely with the enterprise sector , Mindware and Acer will work hand-in-hand to educate the market on the latest commercial and education focused best practices and technologies .
Nicholas Argyrides , General Manager – Gulf at Mindware said : “ The work from home and e-learning trends have fuelled demand for laptops and smart devices . For remote workers to maintain high productivity levels , devices need to have good processing power ,
Peter Lacey , Commercial Head – Middle East , Acer
portability and durability combined with business features and advanced connectivity options . On the education front , teaching staff and students need to have access to modern , purpose-built devices and apps that support the new blended learning model .”
Jaidah Group selects JustPerform solution to help move to SAP Analytics Cloud
and Analysis ( FP & A ) division . According to Red Apricot , the project will automate Jaidah Group ’ s FP & A processes using SAP Analytics Cloud ( SAC ) for Planning and it will cover all of Jaidah Group ’ s diverse business interests .
“ We are thrilled to work with a company like Jaidah Group , that has such a long and impressive history across multiple industries and has always looked to capitalise on the latest technologies to drive innovation ,” said Shameek Bhushan , Chief Growth Officer , Red Apricot .
Red Apricot , creators of the AI-based cloud platform JustPerform for enterprise performance management ( EPM ) and planning , has partnered with Qatari-based organisation Jaidah Group deploying the platform across the company ’ s Financial Planning
JustPerform will be deployed across several processes within Jaidah Group including revenue planning , manpower planning , operating expenditure , capital expenditure planning , financial statements including P & L , balance sheet and cash flow , as well as other income and expense planning . Jaidah Group ‘ s Digital Transformation will see the company move away from an existing system based on the use of spreadsheets , automating financial functions by moving them into SAC .
Asif Ali , Group Chief Financial Officer , Jaidah Group , said : “ We were initially impressed by Red Apricot ’ s process definition solution JustPerform , as it follows a unique and innovative approach for SAP Analytics Cloud for Planning and Digital Boardroom adoption .”
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