Gaining competitive advantage by increasing the effectiveness and productivity of workforce in the banking and financial institutions

19 Nov 2005, Dubai:  EDUTECH, a leading provider of Technology Enabled Knowledge Solutions in the Middle East participated in the "Banking on Workforce Optimization" Conference organized by Marcus Evans, Malaysia scheduled for the 19th and 20th of November at Hilton Jumeirah. The conference serves as a platform to Human Resource Practitioners in the Banking and Financial Sector to reassess their performance and productivity by increasing the number of satisfied employees which in turn acts as a catalyst to increasing customer satisfaction.   Several high profile speakers are presenting at this Conference.

The Conference featured a presentation by EDUTECH on how to "Optimize Technology for Workforce productivity" by Mr. Rajith Nair, Head - Content Solutions.  The session showcases how a bank's technology infrastructure traditionally used for core banking functions, in its existing format or with minimal additions, can be optimized to better handle the dissemination of knowledge across the bank and thereby improving the productivity of its workforce.

Regulatory changes, new market opportunities, dynamics of global competition, nationalization goals and the accelerating impact of information technology are transforming the Banking and Financial sector.  If the industry is to remain vibrant and thrive, it is imperative to unlearn ways of operating and make significant advances in learning, to meet both strategic and operational objectives. EDUTECH's Performance Solutions provides integrated solutions to leverage technology investments that is capable of meeting an organization's learning needs, directly linking learning programs with organizational objectives and goals said Mr. Rajith Nair, Edutech Middle East. 

Inspite of volatility in both global and local economics, Banks in the Middle East have witnessed enormous growth over the last few years.  Coupled with an influx of advanced technologies, regulatory changes, nationalization goals, this exhilarating growth is forcing banks in the region to rethink their selling strategies.  In light of this, Marcus Evans, brings together HR professionals and managers from over the world to address these very issues, said Ms. Lamiss Al Tashi, Conference Producer, Marcus Evans.

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About EDUTECH (www.edutech.com):
Edutech Middle East is a leading provider of enterprise wide Knowledge Solutions. True to the Company's mission of "Enhancing knowledge and skills for success, lifelong," EDUTECH provides solutions that meet the learning and knowledge requirements of Institutions including Universities, Colleges, Schools; Enterprises in Petrochemical Industries, Banking & Financial Sectors, Manufacturing, Healthcare and Hospitality industry; Government, Military and Defense sector. EDUTECH has developed a proven framework that enables the Company design the right solution to capture, manage and deliver institution-wide/enterprise-wide learning solutions rapidly.  EDUTECH has partnered with the world's leading publishers and technology solution providers in education, training and information to provide a comprehensive range of solutions and services. EDUTECH is headquartered in Dubai Media City and has offices in Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar and Saudi Arabia through which the Company services the GCC and Levant Countries.

About Marcus Evans
Marcus Evans is one of the world's leading providers and promoters of strategic conferences, professional training, in-Company training, business-to-business congresses, sports hospitality and on-line information. Founded in 1983, the company now employs over 3000 employees operating into 31 countries around the world. The company's revenues are generated from clients from the majority of the world's top 1000 companies. Our international network of offices provides a one-stop shop for a company's business intelligence, learning and training needs. The company maintains the highest standards of quality and service in research, technology and product development. Our commitment to service and quality are the basis for our reputation as the world's leading provider of business intelligence.

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