27 June 2007
Integrated ERP System to Boost and Unify Conglomerate's Business Processes

Buhaleeba Group (BHG), the well known business house of UAE, has selected Global IT solutions and services provider, 3i Infotech, to implement ORION - an integrated ERP - across its business units.

BHG will deploy 3i Infotech's ORION to streamline and integrate its back-office business processes including accounting, inventory, purchasing, human resources and payroll, with customer-related functions such as sales and field service, throughout its diverse business units comprising of construction, electromechanical services, real estate, automobile services, wood working, joinery and others.

Commenting on the tie-up, Mutasem Ahmad, Group Finance Manager, BHG said, "We have started the processes of streamlining and centralising our business procedures to maintain our competitive market edge. For that purpose, we have an ambitious plan to upgrade our ITC infrastructure and business environment using the latest technology and applying the best practices in the industry today. 

"This is in line with the vision of our group chairman Abdullah Buhaleeba and our management plans to be one of the UAE's leading business groups."

With more than 15 business units and over 4000 employees, BHG aims to increase the work efficiency across all operations in the group and provide quality products and services to our valued customers.

"The new ERP system will ensure automation of transactions and provide real time and accurate data analysis which is vital for our business success and growth. We have selected 3i Infotech's Orion for this project because of its integrated nature and its ability to automate all our business processes across the group," said Abdullah Buhaleeba.

"Regional economies are currently experiencing robust growth and local conglomerates such as the Buhaleeba Group have been quick to realise the importance of process integration capabilities, and how this impacts overall business development," said Hari Padmanabhan, Deputy Managing Director, 3i Infotech.

"ORION is ideally placed to complement BHG's business ambitions and will help ensure the company meets its operational objectives."

ORION's extensive analysis reports are customised decision support tools that will help streamline BHG's business.

"We are confident ORION's scalable platform coupled with our domain expertise and powerful localised service capabilities will act as the technology backbone to help BHG seamlessly manage their diverse businesses," said Mr Ashish Dass, VP & Business Head -Enterprise Solutions, 3i Infotech (EMEA).

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About 3i Infotech Limited
3i Infotech (www.3i-infotech.com) provides a range of information technology solutions for insurance, banking & finance, Capital Markets, Mutual Funds, e-Governance, manufacturing, retail and distribution. The company is SEI CMMI Level 5-compliant for its software business and ISO 9001:2000-certified for its IT Infrastructure Services and Business Process Outsourcing Operations.

Using its domain knowledge and through continuous investment in technologies, 3i Infotech Limited helps corporations in their businesses through its expertise in enterprise-class software solutions, software services, information security consulting, IT infrastructure and disaster recovery solutions. 3i Infotech has a presence across 5 continents and serves customers in 50 countries.

For almost two decades, 3i Infotech has been serving the Middle East and Africa region. 3i Infotech's list of more then 500 customers includes those in the GCC countries, Sudan, East & West Africa, South Africa, Mauritius, the Central Asian Republics and the Mediterranean countries.

About Buhaleeba Group:
Buhaleeba Group is one of Dubai dynamic business houses that is leaving a distinct mark on Dubai's construction and real estate booming sectors. Buhaleeba Group controls more that 10 companies active in diverse business fields and provide top quality products and services to the marketplace in UAE.  The group client-centered approach coupled with an on going effort to enhance performance and achieve excellence has helped earn the industry reputation of being   pioneering , innovative,  reliable & trustworthy.

The following companies are part of Buhaleeba Group:

Buhaleeba Contracting
BHC the group's flagship venture, has earned an unmatched reputation for creating high quality prestigious engineering projects such as multistory buildings, classy  hotels and elegant commercial and residential complexes. The company has carved a niche for itself in the contracting business through its years of operation in the local market carrying out most important projects like Creek park, Le-meridian , Royal Mirage, Mankool  Tower, Gulf Towers etc.

Buhaleeba Real Estate:
BHR the group real estate specializes in property management and leasing of commercial and residential properties equipped with modern facilities providing tenants a remarkable & unique experience. BHR has distinctive signs in construction and investment sectors which  reflects the spirit of modern architecture and high deluxe finishing. The company sticks to the high standard of performance and execution.

Buhaleeba Electro Mechanical Services
Buhaleeba Electro Mechanical Services is a recently established contracting company  actively catering to the ever growing demands of the UAE market segments  which cover all types of projects,  viz. Hospitals, spacious hotels, shopping malls, major residential complexes, military installations and private commercial / residential buildings. Buhaleeba Electro Mechanical Services cover HVAC, Plumbing, Electrical, Fire Protection and Fire Alarm Systems.

Grand Service Station:
Grand Service Station is one of Dubai's most prestigious auto service centers. It exists at four locations and offers various services like car washing, polishing, glazing, tyre balancing, etc.

Emirates Décor:
Specializing in the field of interior decoration and furniture manufacturing, Emirates Décor has an extensive experience in all aspects of Quality and Innovative decorative work. It has a pool of internationally qualified and trained professionals to provide design expertise for homes, offices, showrooms, restaurants etc.

For more information, please contact:
Melissa D'mello
MCS Action
T +971 4 3902960
F  +971 4 3908161
melissa.d@actionprgroup.com

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