Initiative reflects department's commitment to raise performance levels to global standards
Abu Dhabi, 29 June 2011: The Department of Finance (DOF) - Abu Dhabi announced that it has successfully upgraded its IT infrastructure and networks in all of its sites and server rooms today, in addition to upgrading its internet call systems, as part of its continuous efforts to raise the department's performance levels to global standards.
This move reflects DoF's goals of enhancing security levels within its infrastructure, in addition to developing it to become better equipped to handle applications and usages by DoF and the Customs Administration. Moreover, the upgrade corresponds with DOF's strategy of enhancing its customer services, which are meant to support other government entities in Abu Dhabi.
Commenting on the system upgrade, HE Mohammed Sultan Gnome Al Hamli, Executive Director of DOF, said: "This new IT infrastructural upgrade is in line with our efforts to constantly provide the best-in-class financial services and specialized solutions to Abu Dhabi Government entities."
"This system upgrade will enable us to execute our tasks more efficiently. DoF is committed to enhancing its tools, systems and resources to raise performance levels and achieve sustainable growth for our emirate. This move will not only maintain the standards of excellence adopted at DoF, but it also reinforces the IT Directorate's achievement of receiving first place for its infrastructure development efforts among 22 other directorates in Abu Dhabi," he added.
HE went on to explain that DOF recently applied the "Oracle R-12" system to be utilized for all financial operations relating to many government departments in Abu Dhabi. Oracle R-12 is one of the most advanced financial systems globally and assists in preparing government budgets as well as monitoring their status. The Abu Dhabi Government is also considered to be one of the first governments in the region to implement this system in its public institutions.
Dr. Hazem Turki El Khatib, Head of the Information Technology Directorate, DOF added: "The Department of Finance is adamant on enhancing its information network systems and infrastructure, aiming to improve customer services and their efficiency, thereby achieving desired results for all parties. The Information Technology Directorate is keen on formulating future plans to improve its information infrastructure to better cope with unexpected situations. The directorate is currently in the process of reviewing infrastructure units, to determine performance levels and anticipate shortcomings that may result during implementation of plans."
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About Department of Finance:
The Department of Finance (DoF) was established in 1962, and plays a vital role in providing all local government entities with the best of breed of financial services. DoF aims at enhancing the prosperity of the Abu Dhabi community by contributing to economic growth, promoting private sector participation, and supporting the efforts of Abu Dhabi government to be one of the top 5 governments in the world. DoF includes 5 main directorates and they are: Government Budgeting, Government Accounting, Information Technology, Customs and General Support Services.
DoF is adopting the latest processes and technology to further strengthen the effectiveness and efficiency of its services. In this context, DOF has developed a strategic plan for 2009-2013 that aims to identify efficient ways to finance all Abu Dhabi Government projects. Some strategies outlined in the plan include public-private partnerships, a common and standardized financial framework to ensure financial stability of Abu Dhabi Government, a gradual transition towards a defined decentralized financial-management model, protection of borders and citizens, facilitation of trade, and revenue collection through effective customs.
For more information, please contact
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Wissam Al Saadi
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