Observer & Busness 5 May 2012 - Oman Daily Observer

MUSCAT — Knowledge Oasis
Muscat (KOM) tenants are
actively advancing awareness
on their services and products
through its active participation
in the ongoing IT, Telecom
and Technology Expo, Comex
2012.
The 10 participating companies
under the umbrella
of Knowledge Oasis Muscat
(KOM) comprise Business
Gateways International, ITON
Software, GEE Oman, L&T
Infotech, Inter Design, Seven
Seas Infotech, GRAPHIX,
InterGraph Middle East, Infoline,
and Rafed Communication
Tech. The event presents
an ultimate platform for the
visitors to learn directly from
an elite selection of innovative
leading industry experts in a
variety of topics related to the
ICT field.
Taking part in such a huge
gathering of IT, telecom and
technology industry leaders
would undoubtedly strengthen
and establish business partnerships
and deals as well as open
direct contact with stakeholders
in need of ICT business solutions,
noted Sameer Gupta,
Executive Vice President,
Infoline LLC. "The event is a
unique opportunity and brings
the global community of ICT/
ITES stakeholders together
for an unparalleled knowledge
sharing, networking and business
development experience,"
he said.
Gupta added, "Our participation
in Comex 2012 seeks to
showcase Infoline as Oman’s
leading BPO/ITES Company
that leverages deep industry
and functional expertise, leading
technology practices, to
help clients transform their
highest-value business processes
and improve their business
performance. We provide
smarter and more effective
multi-channel customer service."
"At Comex 2012, we're
promoting our high quality
training solutions including
customised corporate training,
events, workshops and seminars
for Entry Level to Top
Level Management, and cutting
edge Call-Centre Trainings."
Software Development
Shiraj Ramachandran, Operations
Manager at Seven
Seas Infotech LLC, said:
"Through Comex 2012, Seven
Seas Infotech LLC is looking
forward for an initial push into
the market, ensuring and making
people aware about our
products and services. We are
also aspiring to demonstrate
the technical expertise and
professionalism that we carry,
thereby adding value to our
existing customers as well attracting
more new customers
for our products."
"Being a 100 per cent Omani
software development company,
Seven Seas Infotech LLC
aims at publicising our range of
products that meet international
standards and expectations.
We seek to showcase our range
of software solutions 100 per
cent built in Oman using local
resources and technologies,
and advertise how competitive
Seven Seas Infotech is in the
international arena. In Comex
2012, Seven Seas Infotech
LLC is primarily showcasing
the portfolio of products that
we develop as a software de-
velopment company. We are
focusing on Hospitality Solutions
(Restaurants, Hotels),
Retail Solutions (Hypermarkets,
Convenience Stores etc.),
Business Solutions and ERP
Solutions. Seven Seas Infotech
works with prestigious partners
such as Global Technology Solutions,
Dubai (For ORACLE
Solution Integration) and NCR
Corporation, Oman (For Retail
Solutions)," Ramachandran
said.
Software Solutions
One of the leading software
development, services and
software products companies
in Oman, ITON,is taking part
in Comex 2012 to showcase
and promote the latest achievements,
developments, innovations
and offerings in the
field of technology to various
organisations and individuals
directly.
In Comex, ITON is showcasing
ITON Solutions based
on: SOA Architecture, Contact
Centers, Process automation,
National Security, eGovernance,
Workflow automation
and Software Engineering;
and ITON Products: ITONX,
ITON eService, ITON eOffice,
ITON iArchive, ITON
eBorder, ITON eCloud &
ITON eID.
Comex is the region’s largest
and most popular technology
event. Comex attracts
organisations and visitors not
only from Oman but also from
Middle East &North African
countries along with Asian and
Europe. "This gives us a good
platform and opportunity to
interact with these organizations
and people to showcase
our products/services, discuss
the current trends and developments
and hence increase
the awareness and market penetration
for our products and
services," Abdul Hameed al
Saadi, ITON's financial analyst,
noted.
e-Procurement Services
Fakhrataj Hilal al Ismaily,
Senior Business Research Executive
at Business Gateways
International, said: "Comex is
the perfect place for Business
Gateways International to create
a higher level of visibility
for business gateways,driving
membership subscription, and
promoting the National Business
Framework and its related
Services"
"Our products and services
showcased in Comex 2012
comprise Membership Subscription
to the National Business
Framework of Oman,
e-Procurement Services, e-
Auction Services, and International
Business Connectivity.
Comex would definitely play
a vital role in creating better
connectivity with the business
community, credible sales
leads, and better subscription
base," Al Isamily added.
6 OMAN
OMAN DAILY Observer
SATURDAY, MAY 5, 2012
Knowledge Oasis Muscat tenants make a buzz at Comex 2012
By A Staff Reporter
MUSCAT — Oman Observer is all set
to bring out this year the first-of-its-kind
publication on the Success Stories of the
Winners of His Majesty Sultan Qaboos
Cup & Shield for Best Factories 1991-
2011.
The publication, whose ground work
started only recently, is now catching
momentum as top echelons of the corporate
community and senior government
officials in the Sultanate are extending
enthusiastic response by way of supporting
it with interviews and sponsorship.
In line with the Royal directive of His
Majesty Sultan Qaboos on promoting
the development of manufacturing sector,
Oman Observer has set out to bring
out this unique 350-page book, focusing
on the success stories of winners of His
Majesty’s Cup and Shield over a period
of two decades.
During the past 20 years, more than
65 companies in the manufacturing sector
have been awarded His Majesty’s
Cup and Shield for their outstanding performance
on a number of fronts such as
product quality, marketing efforts, Oa-
manisation, utilisation of local resources
and other factors.
Several recipients of the HM Cup
have said that “it would be indeed a great
idea to have the success stories of all the
winners in one book. So far there is no
such publication available in Oman.
Such a book has been long overdue.
Significantly, this book will also contain
a chapter on “Leading organisations
of Oman”, thus featuring even non-manufacturing
businesses. It will be a unique
book to showcase outstanding corporates
of Oman and its manufacturing sector as
well as other leading organisations.
Targeted primarily at the top echelons
of the corporate community and senior
Government officials in the Sultanate, it
is expected that over 70 industry leaders,
including some ministers will share their
views in this publication.
This most high profile book consists
of three parts — Messages from Ministers,
Success Stories of His Majesty’s
Cup & Shield Winners and Leading Organisations
in Oman, highlighting major
achievements of all outstanding businesses.
Senior executives in advertising,
marketing and management say Oman is
fast becoming a hub for regional and international
conferences. At such events
world-class publications on topics like
His Majesty’s Cup winners has been
long overdue.
Oman Observer is known for its industry-leading
publications. This is why
Observer’s forthcoming book on His
Majesty’s Cup is gaining the support of
By A Staff Reporter
MUSCAT — Comex 2012,
which ended here yesterday,
gathered 30 governmental
entities characterised by their
eServices for the community
and individuals.
One such eService, a new
addition to this year's exhibition,
witnessed the launching
of a new mail posting means
provided by Oman Post.
Called ePost, it is an innovative,
convenient and secure
mail system, where everyone
can get a virtual ID and receive
all his/her mails online.
Digital or printed mail
can be received or redirected,
whenever or wherever, without
fear of losing mail. 2,000
subscriptions, mostly Omanis,
were made on the first day of
the exhibition which indicates
the Omani society's awareness
of technology.
Susan Moores, Media &
Communication Specialist at
Transferring Knowledge
"Participating in events
such as COMEX 2012 will
provide us with an outlook on
the regional ICT industry, the
opportunity to leverage partnerships,
discover the latest
developments and learn about
joint business ventures and
co-operation in Oman and the
GCC region," said AnsarSulaiman,
Director of Entrepreneurship,
L&T Infotech.
L&T Infotech has over five
years of established presence in
Oman with its own commercial
registration. "Having successfully
executed end-to-end SAP
projects in focused verticals in
Oman & GCC, L&T Infotech
is working towards enhancing
its presence and building visibility
by adding new clients
in IT in focused business segments.
Going forward, L&T
Infotech is also looking for
opportunities primarily in the
Government and Retail sector
apart from Logistics, Oil
& Gas and BFS," Sulaiman
pointed out.
L&T Infotech is a whollyowned
subsidiary of Larsen
& Toubro, a $11.7 billion en-
so many of the industry's leading players
and we are delighted that all the winners
of this prestigious award will be featured
in this book.
Oman Daily Observer, the Sultanate’s
premier daily newspaper since
1981, holds that the annual HM Cup and
Shield is a real mark of excellence and
quality. These independent awards are
an emblem of national approval and the
most prestigious achievement that any
manufacturer in Oman can boast.
Throughout this book, the winners
will share their proven methods and
guide the readers on how to transform
their business into something extraordinary.
In addition to the success stories, this
publication will provide a unique collection
of pictures of the HM cup award
ceremonies, up-to-date stories and opinions
from the winners, who are among
the top business leaders of Oman, as well
as ministers, and give readers an inside
look at the Sultanate’s manufacturing
landscape and the people driving its development.
The Observer team working on this
book said, “We see this forthcoming
ITA, says, “the most interesting
benefits of it are the FollowMe
service, where you
can get your mail forwarded
or sent to wherever you move.
Your ePost ID is for life.
Even if you leave Oman,
if you have subscribed to the
FollowMe and International
FollowMe add on, mail will be
redirected to your new address
as per your instruction”.
Also, there is the convenient
notification service.
When regular mail arrives
for you, you will be notified
through your ePost address
and can then arrange to collect
or redirect the mail as you
wish. Holiday Mail is another
convenient option which lets
you put a hold on your mail
while you are away on holi-
Abdul Hameed al Saadi Ansar Sulaiman Fakhrataj Hilal Al Ismaily Ghalib al Abri Mohamed al Kindi Yusra al Amri
Sameer Gupta
ePost set to revolutionise mail
Shiraj Ramachandran
ePost is connected to the Sultanate’s
e.oman initiative and works with ITA
gineering, manufacturing &
financial services organization
with global operations.
Potential Customers
GeeOman LLC endeavours
to meet potential customers
from all over the Sultanate at
Comex expo. "We are able to
inform and educate the potential
customers of the products
and services offered by GeeOman
thereby increasing our
reach in the market," said Kaleem
Mohammed, founder of
GeeOman.
GeeOman provides Integrated
Security, IT & Telecom
products and services including
Security Management
System, Access Control and
Biometric Systems, CCTV
Recording & Playback System,
Security Intercom System,
Intruder Detection System,
Servers & Workstations,
Meeting Room Management
System, Library Management
System, Supply of IT, Security
and Telecom Products, Annual
Maintenance Contracts, and
Trainings, among others.
"We expect that by reaching
out customers in Comex,
educating and informing them
of our products & services,
GEE LLC can benefit by participating
in the existing and
upcoming requirements in the
market. It will further enhance
the brand value of our company
and will help in Brand
Retention, which in turn will
help GEE to gain more business
and offer solutions to the
customers," Kaleem added.
Communication Tech
Ghalib Al Abri, Administration
Manager, Rafed Communication
Tech LLC, said:
"We aim at showcasing our
day.
Switch to holiday mode
and your mail will be held in
‘Virtual’ mode. When you return,
the mail held on ‘Virtual
mode’ will be forwarded to
your address. There is also a
Track & Trace service to help
the sender trace his mail.
Oman Post’s ePost is
connected to the Sultanate’s
e.oman initiative. The Post
Office is working with the
Information Technology Authority
of Oman (ITA) to also
enable interaction between
individuals, companies and
various government departments
using e.oman’s ‘Single
Sign On’ system, via the Official
eGovernment Services
Portal (www.oman.om).
While not compulsory to
Kaleem Mohammed
services and products to individuals
and organisations. We
also want to instill the fact that
SMEs are competitive enough
to provide high quality services
and products. Comex offers
a unique opportunity to
discover latest developments
and establish partnership and
cooperation with various parties,"
he said.
Rafed Communication
Tech offers innovative and
optimal solutions to its clients.
The services start from finalising
requirements, preparing
Software Requirement Specification
(SRS) documents,
programming, validation, testing
and support. The products
are open source software to
provide best high quality- low
price scheme. These products
are ranging from e-learning
LMS, Content Management
Systems CMS, Google apps,
enterprise content management
systems EMS and Portals.
Ways of Cooperation
"Our main objective of our
participation in Comex 2012 is
to present our services to the
visitors coming to our stand, either
individuals or companies.
It is an excellent opportunity to
communicate directly with the
organisations participating in
the exhibition. It is also a way
to publicise our services and
also determine the services
of other and look into ways
to cooperate with businessmen
and entrepreneurs. Being
participating for the third time
in the event, this itself would
instill further awareness about
our company," said Mohamed
al Kindi, IT manager, Inter Design.
Geospatial solutions
publication as one of the most important
works for the Sultanate, supporting both
the annual award winners and the manufacturing
sector of Oman.
Central to the publication is the key
success factors of the winners and their
proven methods to win the prestigious
award. Alongside this, the book will witness
prominent figures exploring key
issues facing the manufacturing sector
in the Sultanate with a focus on the construction
of new industrial estates and
economic zones.
Focussing on the success stories of
winning and outstanding corporates,
this publication seeks to delivers intelligent
analysis and strategic insights for
readers. The publication is designed to
enhance its reader's knowledge and provide
them with the insights they require
to run more effective businesses that
deliver higher revenues and increased
profits.
It will also contain in-depth articles
on the latest market developments, new
trends in the manufacturing sector and
strategic pieces on maximising performance
in key sectors.
“Success Stories of His Majesty’s
get an ePost ID, it is highly
recommended that you do
because future government
to citizen communications
will soon move from printed
to digital mail, delivered via
Oman ePost. If you do not
have an ePost ID you will not
receive these.
As well, early joiners will
have the option of obtaining
ePost ID numbers which are
meaningful to them such as
birth dates or other personal
combinations.
For those that desire their
own unique ePost ID, they
can purchase a Premium ID.
Registration for ePost IDs
will be available to all Oman
residents, but they can only be
‘activated’ at select ePost enabled
Post offices.
Abdul Rahman al Abri
"Comex platform allows us
to increase public awareness in
Oman of the range of software
solutions and services we offer
and of the high degrees of
skills that our staff possess,"
said Yusra al Amri, Database
Specialist at Intergraph Middle
East (LLC).
"At Comex 2012, we are
showcasing mainly geospatial
solutions, particularly in
the telecommunications, electricity
and other utility areas,
together with land base and
spatial data management and
analysis," Al Amri informed.
"We are expecting that Comex
will increase our profile
through building awareness of
our company and its activities
within the Government Sector
and the Private Sectors and
with the general public," she
added.
Intergraph Middle East
LLC Oman has established its
office in KOM3 in Knowledge
Oasis Muscat, and currently
employs 15 staff, Seven of
whom are Omani. The focus
of the Oman branch is on the
delivery of professional advice
and services and the provision
of ongoing customer support.
Digital Production
Abdul Rahman al Abri, Executive
Manager at GRAPHIX
Company, which specialises in
Digital Production and Design,
said: "Our vision is to touch
excellence and leadership in
the field of digital production
and design. We are offering
multiple services and products
in Comex 2012 including 2-D
and 3-D designs, visual effects,
interactive multimedia
and publication, among other
services."
Observer book on His Majesty’s Cup & Shield catches momentum
Cup & Shield for Best Factories —
1919-2011” is essentially the story of
many recipients of the prestigious HM
Cup who excelled in the rough road of
manufacturing.
The winners are diverse in age, in
outlook and the industries they made
a mark in. But they have one thing in
common: they believed in the power
of their dreams and consistently placed
great store on quality and excellence in
their daily operations.
In this book, Oman Observer seeks to
provide business news and razor sharp
analyses along with a clear focus on
marketing trends, case studies, and interviews.
This book will be the required
reading for decision makers who value
reliable, timely and authoritative business
news coverage.
Designed to serve as a reference book
for libraries in colleges and universities,
the Success Stories will be full of photos,
key contact details, opportunities for
new business, important industry news
and professional advice in addition to
case studies of the winners.
For more information contact observersuccess@yahoo.com.au