Leading Data Capture and Mobility Solutions provider, Barcode Gulf today held a key event highlighting the importance of adopting best practices within fixed asset management for organizations in the region, and beyond. Partnering with fixed asset management specialists, Hardcat Pty Ltd, the seminar stressed on the role of fixed assets in driving growth across the region, and delved in to different ways by which optimal utilization of fixed assets could play a vital role in further developing organizational growth. Held at the Al Ameera 1 ballroom, Grand Hyatt in Dubai, UAE, the event saw keen participation from industry experts, and was attended by key finance, IT and senior management executives from various organizations from across the Middle East.
With several informative sessions, the event showcased Hardcat's premier fixed asset management solution, and demonstrated its effectiveness in tracking and managing fixed assets across different industries. The presentation further explored the role of fixed asset management in meeting statutory and regulatory compliance, and detailed several processes and best practices that could be implemented through Hardcat to realize the same. Hardcat also exhibited the use of cutting edge technology in fixed asset management such as the mapping of fixed assets through integration with Microsoft Virtual Earth and the continuous monitoring of assets via surveillance cameras. Bringing in a local flavor to the discussion, fixed asset management experts from Barcode Gulf and Hardcat also spoke about the importance of fixed asset management within the Middle Eastern economy and helped the regional audience identify with the need for tight control and management of fixed assets.
Speaking at the event, Mr. Murli Nair, CEO of Barcode Gulf said: "At Barcode Gulf, we are always keen to be creative and innovate to be at the leading edge of technology. Within the domain of fixed asset management, we have partnered with Hardcat to enable customers sharpen fixed asset management through building efficiencies in asset management processes and practices. There is a definite need for organizations to track and manage their assets, and Hardcat provides an effective, simple and proven solution to manage your fixed assets from cradle to grave. Through this key event, we have been able to showcase the strengths of Hardcat, and the true benefits that fixed asset management can bring to your business."
Along with an in-depth product demonstration of Hardcat's fixed asset management solution, the attendees were also treated to an enlightening session from renowned compliance and asset management specialist, Mr. Scott Longden. Drawing from his vast experience spanning over 20 years, Mr. Longden detailed different fixed asset management concepts, including the use of barcodes, RFID, GPS & associated peripherals, as well as mobile data capture and audit.
"We are delighted to present Hardcat to the region through our strategic partner, Barcode Gulf," said Mr. Scott Longden, Executive VP, Hardcat Pty Ltd. "As the Middle East continues to witness tremendous growth, we are definitely going to see a parallel increase in the use of fixed assets in the region. This is going to result in a need for organization's to tactically plan and streamline the management and utilization of their fixed assets. Through our partners, Barcode Gulf, we are committed to supporting growth across the region through providing robust solutions and experienced consulting for fixed asset management."
The event also included a customer case study by Etihad Airways, highlighting the technical and business advantages of using Hardcat. While enlightening the audience with real statistics, user experiences and business benefits of tracking, managing and maintaining fixed assets, Etihad Airways also spoke about how Hardcat can integrate with back-end ERP systems. Further, the event also included a presentation by Centennial Software on Discovery - their Auto Discovery tool.
-Ends-About Barcode Gulf
Established in November 2000, Barcode Gulf LLC is one of the leading Data Capture and Mobility Solutions providers in the Middle East and North Africa region. With a strong portfolio of end-to-end solutions and a highly skilled team, Barcode Gulf has a software division and a hardware division to service customers. Currently, Barcode Gulf serves a large client base spread across UAE, Oman, Kuwait, Bahrain, Qatar, Yemen, Kenya & Sudan, through offices in Dubai, Kuwait and Qatar.
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